The good intentions of the Credit Card Act may be a double-edged sword that prevents some responsible consumers from getting access to credit. While the act will stop hefty charges, double-cycle billing, and interest rate increases without warning, it will likely affect small businesses and financially-strapped consumers who are unable to verify their income. Before [...]

Redbox, the DVD rental company that offers movies for $1 a night, has reached an agreement with Warner Brothers and ended their lawsuit. Previously, Redbox has filed the suit claiming Warner Bros. had prevented wholesalers from selling new release movies to DVD rental establishments like Redbox.   The concern for Warner Bros. and other Hollywood studios was that [...]

As the final semester for high school seniors is upon us, you and your teenager are probably becoming more excited about the new frontiers ahead. It becomes a part of your routine to talk about colleges, courses, and tuition fees for the upcoming school year. And when you have some free time, you personally visit several campuses with your child. Going to college is a [...]