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Get $78 Back from Bank of America

If you’ve been socked with one of those pesky overdraft fees on your Bank of America account over the last few years, you might be getting some cash back under a proposed settlement. read more »
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Australian House Prices: What Does AUD $500,000 Buy Down Under?

Have a look at this a snapshot of some of the best houses, apartments or townhouses up for sale and auction across Australia. You might be very surprised to see what $500,000 buys! read more »
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Housing Industry Loves Proposed Tax Credit

For Gail Robinson, a real estate agent in Connecticut who has seen her business limp along since the stock market plummeted last year, it was the best news in ages. read more »
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8 Items To Consider Renting Instead Of Buying

Renting vs. buying is always the big debate in housing, but there are plenty of great things to rent out rather than splash the cash on. read more »
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How to Buy Gas With Your Driver’s License

Texas, the state that lends its name to a popular variation of poker, Hold 'Em, has a different philosophy when it comes to cards in driver's wallets: Don't hold too many. read more »
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Gold Shines as Economies Sink

A week ago, the price of gold broke out to a three-month high of $916.30. For the week ending Thursday, Jan. 29, the spot price of gold rose 6% to $908.65. read more »
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How Nationalization Kept One Bank Alive

At its peak in 1981, Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust was the sixth largest U.S. bank and the biggest domestic commercial and industrial lender read more »
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What You Should Know About Payday Lending

With legal and travel fees piling up in the custody battle for his daughter, Brady Greenberg turned to a payday lender and took out a loan for $700. read more »
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The $500 Resumé: Is It Right For You?

It's getting harder and harder to get noticed in this job market, but is it really worth it to pay a professional a whopping 500 bucks to rewrite your resume and rebrand your job search? Satisfied customers shout "Definitely!" read more »
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