What should you do when your spouse or significant other can’t seem to control his or her credit card spending? Bankrate.com’s Debt Adviser offers a few ideas. My boyfriend has more than $30,000 in credit card debt that he wants me to help pay off. He amassed an additional $30,000 debt three years ago but rolled this into his mortgage. I don’t think I should help pay for any of ... read full post picked by femina 2 years ago

Just two generations ago, America was a nation of mostly thrifty people living within their means, even setting money aside for unforeseen expenses.

Today, Americans carry $2.56 trillion in consumer debt, up 22 percent since 2000 alone, according to the Federal Reserve Board. The average household’s credit card debt is $8,565, up almost 15 percent from 2000. picked by BWallaby 4 months ago

While she was out trying to collect money , her 13-year-old daughter was waiting outside, in the car. picked by misswinkle 1 year ago

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is proposing the early release of more than 20,000 low-risk prison inmates as a way to save money amid a worsening budget crisis. picked by maxriter 11 months ago

Americans young and old are flunking their finances, but money mastery isn't really that hard. Here are 9 simple keys you need to know. picked by karenben 8 months ago

Since 1998, this Burrito restaurant owner collects money drawn by people who use USA national currency as artistic medium. picked by wildminou 9 months ago

Money makes the world go around. It also makes for some truly amazing pictures. picked by AutumnLotus 2 weeks ago

Republican John Campbell introduced in the House his "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Act," which would amend the tax code to allow donations to the federal government above one's tax liability.

Mr. Campbell says he has heard the "cries" of those wealthy Americans – Clinton, Buffett, Streisand who complain that they and their fellow rich don't pay enough. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

It's always wise to reassess your money-spending habits. These valuable tips will help you organize, save, and "keep more money in your pocket!" picked by ybne1else 2 years ago

Does anyone notice a trend in the Bush administration:

• Passing the buck and setting up others to be fall guys
  
• Truckloads of lies, deception and half truths
  
• Lack of accountability

picked by indierockcafe 2 years ago

A video series (5) about the banking system and the economy.

Very Relevant. Parts 2, 3, 4, and 5 in the comments. picked by JoshSF49 2 months ago

In January, Congress approved $152 billion in economic stimulus checks for millions of American households, intended to boost the economy and avert a recession. Just how this money will be spent remains to be seen. This website is dedicated to personal stories of what some Americans decided to do with their checks. picked by TraumaMamma 5 months ago

You'd be wrong to think that it's only third world countries who have problems with debt. Consumer debt is running at an all time high in many developed nations. picked by andyboyd 2 years ago

"The banking system explained" or "why we'll all be f*cked eventually".
(47 Minutes) picked by suckersklub 6 months ago