WASHINGTON (AP) — Putting himself on the side of fuming consumers, President Obama is pushing Congress to send him legislation by Memorial Day that would put a tighter rein on the credit card industry. "Americans know that they have a responsibility...
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Obama Makes Push for Credit Card Legislation
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Thursday, May 7, 2009
Basking sharks to return to Manx waters this month
Researchers have discovered where basking sharks – the world's second largest fish – hide out for half of every year, according to a report published online on May 7th in Current Biology, a Cell Press publication. The discovery revises scientists' understanding...
Adjust withholding on W-4 to keep tax credit on track
Your next paycheck will probably be a little fatter than usual, but it's not because your boss thinks you're swell. Instead, the increase reflects the Making Work Pay credit, part of the economic stimulus package enacted this year. Most taxpayers will...
You might qualify to extend your health benefits if you're laid off
Even if you've done everything you're supposed to do to prepare for a layoff — built up an emergency fund, paid off your credit cards, set up an account on LinkedIn — losing your employer-provided health insurance could demolish your finances. Your health...
Inflation-adjusted Savings Bonds hit 0% rate for first time
For the next six months, a new inflation-adjusted Savings Bond will provide exactly the same investment return as the space beneath your mattress. Treasury announced last week that inflation-adjusted Savings Bonds purchased from May through October will...
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