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Fed Bans Debit Overdraft Fees

issue 4552 | 11.17.09 | American Voices

The Federal Reserve is prohibiting banks from collecting overdraft fees on purchases paid with a debit card unless customers opt in to programs... more»
Cash For Clunkers Resulted In Trucks For Trucks

issue 4546 | 11.10.09 | American Voices

Analysis of federal data shows that a substantial number of the participants in the federal "Cash for Clunkers" program merely swapped an older... more»
McDonald's Abandons Iceland

issue 4544 | 10.30.09 | American Voices

Iceland's three McDonald's locations are closing because of the collapse of the island nation's currency. What do you think? more»
In This Economy, It Would Be Crazy To Run Out And Expose Yourself To Your Son's Soccer Team

issue 4544 | 10.27.09 | Commentary

Ladies and gentlemen, it's rough out there. I don't need to tell you that. A lot of folks have seen their savings go up in smoke the last... more»
No Rise In Social Security

issue 4543 | 10.22.09 | American Voices

For the first time since 1975, there will not be a cost-of-living increase for Social Security payments. What do you think? more»
Stalker Financial Expert Offers Recession Tips Just For Woman He Follows

issue 4542 | 10.15.09 | Video

Dan Kellogg visits Today NOW! with money tips for one particular woman who forgot to close her bedroom drapes last night. more»
Bank Of America CEO Resigns

issue 4541 | 10.07.09 | Infographic

Once heralded as a shrewd innovator, embattled CEO Ken Lewis is now leaving Bank Of America. Here are some key missteps from the past 18... more»
Detroit Facing Corpse Surplus

issue 4541 | 10.05.09 | American Voices

Corpses are piling up in the Wayne County Morgue in Detroit because families and loved ones can't afford to bury or cremate the bodies. What do... more»
Greed In America

issue 4539 | 09.29.09 | Slideshow
Report: Growing Ranks Of Nouveau Poor Facing Discrimination From Old Poor

issue 4538 | 09.17.09 | Video

As Americans rush to join the Nouveau Poor, panelists debate whether the newly poor are capable of integrating with long established poor families... more»