Archive for June 28th, 2012:

Madoff brother to admit guilt in multibillion-dollar fraud

Date: Jun 28 2012
The brother of infamous Ponzi schemer is set to plead guilty in New York in the criminal case resulting from the multibillion-dollar fraud. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/r5GNM8q1eGU/1 Read More »

Holds on debit cards can derail travel plan of spending wisely

Date: Jun 28 2012
Onerous holds placed on your cash can trigger overdraft fees; those and ATM fees and even debit-card-related fraud can spoil your vacation. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/lJJNLPozvrc/1 Read More »

Stockton, Calif., tests legalities of city bankruptcies

Date: Jun 28 2012
The bankruptcy of Stockton, Calif., could be crucial test case that determines if local governments can shed burdensome retiree benefits. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/yrZu6CiuW1c/1 Read More »

Under Duress, One Big Bank Finally Starts Treating Customers Better

Date: Jun 28 2012
Filed under: JP Morgan Chase, BankingEver since the government's bailout of the banking industry nearly four years ago, the love-hate relationship between banks and their customers has stayed at a fevered pitch. After a series of moves designed to punish ...Read More »

If Americans ‘Vote Their Wallets,’ What Will That Mean in November?

Date: Jun 28 2012
Filed under: Economy, Money and PoliticsOnce upon a time (circa 1992), a certain political pundit coined the clever phrase "It's the economy, stupid," whispered it in Bill Clinton's ear, and cemented Democrats' hold over the White House for the next ...Read More »

How to Save Time and Money on Your Next City Escape: Tourism Passes

Date: Jun 28 2012
Filed under: TravelThis week in Zagreb, Croatia, I saved 20% on tickets to the ballet. In Paris, I got in free to all the best museums. In London, I skipped the line at Shakespeare's Globe theater. And whether you're traveling ...Read More »