No more interest rate hikes The House of Representatives today passed a bill aimed at helping consumers who have credit cards. The bill does not apply to other types of credit, such as installment loans. The Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights protects against hidden fees and interest rate hikes. The legislation passed by a wide margin, 357-70. More ...

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Legislation to rein in credit card practices and eliminate sudden rate hikes and late fees that have entangled millions of American consumers is getting closer to becoming law, bolstered by presidential pressure and the backdrop of economic calamity.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Congress Nears Action On Credit Cards...

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Today is the last day of Financial Literacy Month. To tie everything together, I thought it would be fun to share an interview my real millionaire next door, a man we’ll call John. He used the basic tenets of money management to build wealth and to retire early. Here’s how I described John when I ...

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The recession increases the appeal of having older homeowners borrow against their home equity. The loan doesn't have to be repaid until the homeowner dies, moves or sells the home.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Q&A: Cashing In With Reverse Mortgages...

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Aquada travels by land or sea Richard Branson set a record for crossing the English Channel in an amphibious vehicle in the Aquada in 2004. James Bond isn’t the only guy who gets to drive a car that can turn into a boat at the push of a button. People with enough funds in the U.K. and ...

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