Airlines Cry for Help? Enough Already!   "Help us help you…" airlines pleaded with customers, asking them to urge Congress to keep down fuel prices by curbing speculation.   These are the same airlines that have slapped price tags on everything short of flotation devices, and now they are asking customers to channel their anger […]

Grills Gone Wild   With summertime temperatures hovering around the century mark in many parts of the country, outdoor grilling becomes a big favorite, even if it does seem hot enough to grill right on your sidewalk.   Everyone is looking for the "grill of their dreams"… but it’s important to know what you’re comparing […]

Housing: Where Do Obama and McCain Stand?   Wondering where Barack Obama and John McCain stand on the controversial housing meltdown issues?   Obama wants the government to step in to help homeowners facing foreclosure. McCain has gradually broadened his position to support government intervention, but wants stricter requirements for borrowers seeking aid.   Obama […]

Protection from Credit Cards   If new rules proposed by the Fed are enacted, some of the credit card companies’ favorite sleazy tactics will be taken off the table.   The keyword here is, "proposed". If we ever hope to see any of this "proposed legislation" become reality, we all have to take action. Our […]

Finding a Retirement Community   Finding the right spot to retire can mean the difference between golden years and bronze ones. Our Money Editor, Stacy Johnson, looks at the idea of finding the right place to retire now while you’re still working. Besides, prices may never be as low again as they are right now, […]

Who Do You Blame for High Gas Prices?   Fed up with record gas prices, drivers often scapegoat big oil companies for high prices at the pump, but in a recent survey, more Americans directed their scorn towards Washington lawmakers.   According to a Consumer Reports Auto Pulse Survey released recently, 77% of consumers said […]