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Thursday, July 31st, 2008Swiping your credit card at the register may save you time, but it certainly won’t save you money. Thanks to hidden fees, credit card purchases are costing you more than you may know.
Juice economy again? It’s a tough call
Thursday, July 31st, 2008In February, lawmakers passed a $168 billion program to juice the economy. And some say it’s time to do it again.
Credit card help is on the way
Thursday, July 31st, 2008Questionable credit card company practices have been dogging consumers for years. But a Credit Card Bill of Rights is working its way to congress. Here are the details.
Stocks take a tumble
Thursday, July 31st, 2008Wall Street’s losses accelerated at the end of the day Thursday as investors fretted about the labor market and a reading on the economy’s growth that was less positive than forecast.
Dollar falls on weak economic reports
Thursday, July 31st, 2008The dollar lost ground against major currencies Thursday after a report showed the economy grew less that expected over the past several months, and jobless claims reached the highest levels since 2003.