‘Tis the season for graduation! Students across the country will finish their two- or four-year college degrees this month and begin hunting for jobs in a still-sluggish economy. Their degrees give them a leg-up on their peers, but also likely leave them staring down thousands in student loan debt. Students in the U.S. face a

Many people filed their taxes early this year, so a lot of U.S. consumers have already received their 2012 refunds. The average refund is about $3,000, and that extra cash can burn a hole in your wallet. Here are some ways consumers can spend those extra funds wisely (hint: an 80-inch HDTV isn’t on the

Planning a vacation can be chaotic, so many people use a check list to make sure they have everything ready when it comes time to leave. Packing, unplugging appliances, getting a passport, letting school know the kids will be gone, etc. However, adding a few financial management items to your list can prevent a lot

Many consumers know the basics of protecting themselves from identity theft, a common financial scam. They shred documents with sensitive information, check their credit scores and protect their social security numbers. However, many consumers are unaware of another common financial scam that can severely impact their bank accounts: ATM skimming. Here are a few things

As of January 27, 2013, as a result of a settlement between retailers and card companies, stores and online merchants in 40 states can add up to a four percent surcharge to purchases made with a VISA or MasterCard credit card. What do consumers need to know about this new fee, and how can they