Over-the-top overdraft fees With this debit transaction cost $35 more than you think? The Associated Press reports that some senior congressional Democrats want to draw up legislation that would limit how much banks can charge customers in overdraft fees. Personally, I have been slapped with $105 in overdraft charges before for transactions that equaled a lot less ...

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Scariest movie award Image from Flickr. Well, it seems at least a few people are finally getting over the "Saw" franchise. Then again, it was the second highest grossing film at the box office last weekend. However, more people chose to buy tickets to "Paranormal Activity." In the ads for "Paranormal Activity" it promises to give you ...

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This post is from GRS staff writer April Dykman. When you have a need or a problem, there’s usually a solution that can be bought. Buying a solution is often the easiest and fastest way to solve a problem — but it also can be the most expensive. When my husband and I were in debt-repayment ...

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NPR's Tovia Smith last week introduced us to Anne Witte, an economics professor at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. Witte co-teaches Econ 223, which is a primer on among other things: credit cards, health insurance and 401 (k) plans. Witte talks with Renee Montagne about the importance of the class.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read ...

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The closings this year compare with 25 last year and three in 2007. It's the highest number since the savings and loan industry crisis in 1992. With unemployment rising, consumer spending slack and businesses shuttered, experts say, up to 400 more banks could fail in the next couple of years.» E-Mail This     » Add to ...

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