January 30, 2012
What fine print costs you
The long, obtuse contracts we sign, user agreements we don’t read and other tiny type siphon about $2,000 a year from the typical household. What’s going on here?
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September 16, 2011
For households, income rises, debt falls in Q2
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The ratio of household debt to disposable income fell in the second quarter to the lowest level since mid-2004, according to Federal Reserve data released on Friday.
July 7, 2011
12 ways Americans are cutting back on spending
Life Inc.: A new Harris poll shows the top ways consumers are slashing their household budgets. Here are 12 ways to shave a few bucks from your household budget.
June 9, 2011
Household wealth rises more slowly in previous quarter
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Household wealth rose by $943 billion in the first quarter, slowing sharply from the previous quarter, and household debt shrank at a 2 percent annual rate.
May 30, 2011
Bucks: A Reminder on How to Treat the Household Staff
Paul Sullivan’s Wealth Matters column lays out the common mistakes employers make in managing household staff.
Wealth Matters: Avoiding Legal Problems When Managing a Household Staff
Adhering to employment and tax laws can help wealthy homeowners ensure problem-free employment of household help like nannies or estate managers.
March 4, 2010
The Fundamentals of Financial Budgeting
Here is an explanation of the fundamentals of financial budgeting to help you better plan your household expenses.