Economics

Guilt: A big roadblock to financial success

The six deadly "sins" of personal finance are sins of emotion. Emotion clouds our judgment and leads us to make foolish decisions. This first in a series will explore the sin of guilt; fear, greed, pride, sloth and envy will follow. Read »

What higher yields may mean for you

Over the past three months, bonds have been very volatile. The yield on the 10-year Treasury, after remaining below 4.8% for nearly five years, spiked to over 5.3% in late June, but now has settled back below 4.7%. Read »

How to hide credit info from nosy lenders

Beginning in 2007, Illinois residents may take advantage of a new law that allows them to place a security freeze on their credit reports. Read »

Bank interest rates lagging behind Fed rate

While the Fed has raised its rate 17 times in the past 2 years, banks have barely budged on their savings account rates. More than ever, it pays to shop around. Read »

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