Archive for February 16th, 2013:

Widow Elsie Smith Sells Everything She Owns to Bury Late Husband

Date: Feb 16 2013
Filed under: Family Money, Personal Finance, Estate Planning, Funeral Costs By Alexis Shaw A 91-year-old Arlington, Wash., widow is selling all of her belongings so she can afford to bury her late husband. Elsie Smith told ABCNews.com she is hoping that by selling ...Read More »

BMW: 570,00 recalled cars need cable fix

Date: Feb 16 2013
A cable issue could cause an electrical failure, leading to unexpected stalling. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/k1ssjluexf4/ Read More »

Use 401(k)s to maximize retirement savings

Date: Feb 16 2013
Start saving now, set your contribution level and keep increasing it as you earn more. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/e2DL2I_-rzY/ Read More »

Pope Benedict XVI: 5 Ways He Was Also an Economic Shepherd

Date: Feb 16 2013
Filed under: Green, World Leaders, Economy In its two millennia of existence, the Catholic Church has picked up more than a few valuable tchotchkes, including billions of dollars worth of real estate, thousands of churches, and an art collection that is ...Read More »

Presidents Day Pop Quiz: Funny Money Facts About the Men in the Oval Office

Date: Feb 16 2013
Filed under: U.S. Government, World Leaders, People, PlanningEven when it comes to U.S. presidents whose faces aren't on bills and coins, discussions about America's commanders in chief frequently come back down to money. Whether the question is campaign donations or ...Read More »