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Credit card rates, fees marching up

MSN Money Latest Articles  Wed, 11/26/2008 - 09:30

Where is the consumer's share of the Fed's recent rate cut? Card issuers are raising fees and interest rates, even on good customers, to offset their losses. But you can take action.


 

Sirius trouble: Big losses, cloudy future

MSN Money Latest Articles  Fri, 11/14/2008 - 09:00

Just 4 months after the merger of XM and Sirius, the combined company is struggling to remain aloft. So why is the company's leader so bullish?


 

Staggering news for US automakers

MSN Money Latest Articles  Fri, 11/07/2008 - 11:45

The latest earnings reports are grim: In addition to big losses, both Ford and GM are burning through dwindling supplies of cash.


 

Too many excuses from Wall Street

MSN Money Latest Articles  Tue, 11/04/2008 - 23:01

When money managers and mutual funds cite the long term to say recent losses don't matter, walk away. No one should get paid (or earn bonuses) for losing your money.


 

Across the Country, Fear About Savings, the Job Market and Retir...

NYT > Your Money  Sun, 10/12/2008 - 03:50

As the market continued its steep slide, many Americans say they are sensing losses beyond the short-term hits to their portfolios.


 

Stocks come back from huge losses

MSN Money Latest Articles  Fri, 10/10/2008 - 16:30

In one of the wildest days of trading ever, the Dow finishes with a 128-point loss -- after falling nearly 700 points at the open.

President Bush pledges action to 'resolve this crisis.' Markets around the world tank as fears persist. GE's results are in line with lowered forecast.

Morgan Stanley plunges again.


 

How to rescue your retirement

MSN Money Latest Articles  Thu, 10/09/2008 - 23:01

You may think you can make up for today's painful savings losses simply by working longer, but it's not going to be that easy. Start by taking these 3 vital steps now.


 

Some banks are still worth a look

MSN Money Latest Articles  Thu, 10/09/2008 - 23:01

Royal Bank of Scotland and Barclays are fundamentally sound financials despite their recent losses. Taking these positions is risky, but I could see a return of 300%.


 

Key moment in the mortgage crisis

MSN Money Latest Articles  Wed, 10/08/2008 - 23:01

An auction being held on Friday will help determine just how deep banks' losses will be. For now, I'm staying cautious.


 

3 safer moves in a risky market

MSN Money Latest Articles  Mon, 10/06/2008 - 23:01

With a couple of humble funds and some savvy tax moves, you could stem your losses and maybe even beat today's miserable market.