Archive for the ‘Personal Finance’ Category

5 ways to manage a ‘flexible’ income

Friday, September 5th, 2008

By Amanda Gengler, Money Magazine writerSeptember 2, 2008: 5:57 AM EDT David and Davene Gordon, with kids Divine and Davis, are doing just fine, thanks, on a 100%-commission income.PhotosAmerica: Better off and worse offIt's been seven years since the last recession. Times are tough once again, and ...

Manage your vacation during hurricane season

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

By Gerri Willis, CNNAugust 29, 2008: 10:10 AM EDT For more information on managing your largest investment, check out Gerri Willis' "Home Rich," now in bookstores.Ford sales plungeJetBlue, NYC airports score badly on delaysCompanies hack away at jobsGustav damage could reach $10 billionGustav damage could reach $10 ...

Is your bank safe?

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

By Gerri Willis, CNNLast Updated: August 27, 2008: 11:47 AM EDT For more information on managing your largest investment, check out Gerri Willis' "Home Rich," now in bookstores.Gustav damage could reach $10 billionGustav damage could reach $10 billionGustav hits U.S. economyGas prices weathering Gustav - so farGas ...

How the housing crash hurts your retirement

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

By Walter Updegrave, Money Magazine senior editorSeptember 2, 2008: 6:01 AM EDT Current Mortgage Rates TypeOvernight avgs wrtBankRateLinkMtg('30yrFixedMtg');30 yr fixed mtg6.26%wrtBankRateLinkMtg('15yrFixedMtg');15 yr fixed mtg5.77%wrtBankRateLinkMtg('30yrFixedJumboMtg');30 yr fixed jumbo mtg7.39%wrtBankRateLinkMtg('51Arm');5/1 ARM5.92%wrtBankRateLinkMtg('51JumboArm');5/1 jumbo ARM6.45% More from Money Magazine5 ways to manage a 'flexible' incomeHow the housing crash hurts ...

Insurance for college students

Friday, August 29th, 2008

By Gerri Willis, CNNAugust 26, 2008: 10:34 AM EDT For more information on managing your largest investment, check out Gerri Willis' "Home Rich," now in bookstores.Personal income in largest drop in 3 yearsStocks slip at openPassengers stranded after Zoom planes groundedJobless claims ease for 3rd weekEconomy gets ...

Stay warm without going broke

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

By Gerri Willis, CNNAugust 25, 2008: 6:29 PM EDT For more information on managing your largest investment, check out Gerri Willis' "Home Rich," now in bookstores.The price of identity theft protectionStocks strengthen on durablesBoomers won't bust us - Health care willFDIC to boost insurance fundFannie, Freddie shares ...

Bankruptcy: Your last resort

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

By Gerri Willis, CNNAugust 22, 2008: 10:45 AM EDT For more information on managing your largest investment, check out Gerri Willis' "Home Rich," now in bookstores.Ranks of uninsured decreaseConsumer confidence risesInvestors weigh housing, oilBanks not feeling urge to mergeWhy you can't teach moneyIssue #1: America's Money - ...

Insurance tips for storm battered Florida

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

By Gerri Willis, CNNAugust 21, 2008: 11:50 AM EDT For more information on managing your largest investment, check out Gerri Willis' "Home Rich," now in bookstores.Uninsured pay $30 billion for health careFannie and Freddie woes spreadAre you better off?Economists: Inflation threat growingLabor Day ...

Qualifying for a student loan

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

By Gerri Willis, CNNLast Updated: August 20, 2008: 2:02 PM EDT For more information on managing your largest investment, check out Gerri Willis' "Home Rich," now in bookstores.Bernanke: Financial storm not yet overAirline stocks drop as oil soarsManufacturing weakness continues - surveyFannie, Freddie: Plunge then reboundJobless claims ...

Tips on jobs, deeds and flying

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

By Gerri Willis, CNNAugust 1, 2008: 11:52 AM EDT For more information on managing your largest investment, check out Gerri Willis' "Home Rich," now in bookstores.Manufacturing weakness continues - surveyFannie, Freddie: Plunge then reboundJobless claims ease for 2nd straight weekIs college still worth the price?Banks rally despite ...