Business Economy & You

Dodge annoying overdraft fees

Some banks are often guilty of using overdraft charges as moneymakers.

Singletary: Brother broke bargain on paying for child’s college

If the father wasn’t able to keep up his end of the bargain, he should have never made the deal.

Fewer going all-in on stocks

Retirement savers want more balanced nest eggs

North Texas preowned home sales soared in October

Lower mortgage rates over the last few months may have motivated some consumers to head into the housing market, analysts say.

Fed concerned with repeat of 1937 policy blunder

The U.S. experience during the Great Depression — in particular, in 1937 — is a classic example for monetary historians.

How to save money on holiday road trips

Follow these suggestions to keep the cost of gas, meals, lodging and more under control.

Reasons not to wait until Black Friday to shop

If you wait, you may miss out on some money-saving opportunities.

Dave Ramsey: Coach daughter on college tuition

Daughter needs to be shown how to work, save and budget so she can pay for college and graduate with less debt.

When retirement planning, consider transportation

During retirement planning, transportation is often an afterthought. Yet as aging baby boomers age even more, figuring transportation into plans is essential, experts say.

When one spouse retires before the other

To adapt to new roles — and schedules — a couple must compromise to avoid headaches.

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