California vendors fight for their cash

Got a gift card? Now's a great time to start spending...
Unless you were very naughty, there's a good chance you got a gift card for Christmas.Here are some tips on what you need to know about using gift cards.

New Consumer Agency Passes One Hurdle
The proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency got another vote of support on Friday, but it probably wouldn't cover the full range of financial products and still faces significant...

Another Hurdle for the Jobless: Credit Inquiries
Some states have passed laws requiring prospective employers to show that a credit check has some relevance to the nature of the job.

The Art of Mingling: Proven Techniques for Mastering...
Does the idea of going to a large party make your palms sweat and your mouth go dry? You are not alone.  Many people suffer from minglephobia, a secret terror of large parties. Jeanne...

Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A History of Financial...
Manias, Panics, and Crashes, Fifth Edition is an engaging and entertaining account of the way that mismanagement of money and credit has led to financial explosions over the centuries....