Dollars and Sense
Dollars and Sense
How Much Money Will a Bad Credit Score Cost You? — Dollars and Sense
Savvy consumers know having a higher credit score means getting a lower interest rate and paying less over the life of a loan — but how much less?
Is Saving Money Good for Your Health? — Dollars and Sense
Average American’s Net Worth Drops to a Level You Won’t Believe — Dollars and Sense
According to a study done by the Federal Reserve, the net worth of the average American family dropped a stunning 40 percent between 2007 and 2010 — mostly because of the housing crisis.
US Theme Park Attendance Is Soaring Higher Than a Roller Coaster — Dollars and Sense
Americans may have fewer entertainment dollars to spend these days, but according to new attendance estimates, they seem to be spending more of them at theme parks — and the Harry Potter phenomenon has a lot to do with it.
Many Consumers Now Using Credit Cards for Basic Needs — Dollars and Sense
Once upon a time, people used credit cards as back-up funds, tapping into them only when an unforeseen emergency arose.
But now, thanks to the current state of the economy, a staggering number of consumers are using their cards for routine bills like mortgages and groceries.
Robocalling Company Fined a Staggering $65,000 for Badgering Man with Unwanted Calls — Dollars and Sense
How Much Does It Cost to Host the Olympics? — Dollars and Sense
Cities that vie to host the Olympics know being chosen involves a big cash outlay to make the events happen in the grand fashion expected.
But just how much money is involved?
Should You Buy Shares of Facebook? — Dollars and Sense [VIDEO]
Everyone’s been buzzing about Facebook’s IPO for weeks. But as shares of the social networking site began trading on Friday, analysts warned that not everyone should jump into the fray.
Is Your Credit Score Good Enough for the Best Rates? — Dollars and Sense
Here’s the good news: Americans have better credit scores now than we have in the past few years. But there’s bad news, too: credit standards are now so high that it may not matter much.