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Credit-card issuers rush to raise fees
L.A. Times business columnist David Lazarus talks with Bill Radke about how credit-card companies are raising fees before new rules limiting interest-rate hikes go into effect, and what consumers can do about it. (10/28/2009)
China ramps up its investing
China's sovereign wealth fund has gone on a buying binge, and it's buying stakes in mines and energy companies worldwide. Steve Henn reports. (10/26/2009)
Suffering from a case of 'luxury guilt?'
If you're fortunate enough to be able to buy something nice for yourself, despite the recession, do you do it? Bob Moon looks into something dubbed "luxury guilt." (10/23/2009)
Wall Street makes big money off savers
Fortune Magazine's Allan Sloan talks with Bill Radke about why the outrage over bonuses is a side show, and how there's been an enormous transfer of wealth from America's savers to spenders. (10/19/2009)
A juvenile, delinquent on his payments
Elizabeth Lord and her 8-year-old son, Xander, talk about their allowance system, which taught him about paying back what he got on credit. (10/16/2009)
Elderly may get some gov't aid
The Social Security Administration will announce there's no cost-of-living increase next year, so President Obama is asking Congress to give the elderly a one-time, $250 payment. Steve Henn reports. (10/15/2009)
Banks draft changes to overdraft fees
If you ever spent more with your debit card than was in your account, your bank may have paid the amount but then slammed you with a big overdraft fee. Banks impose such policies as "protection plans." But now, as Stacey Vanek-Smith reports, you'll have a choice of whether you want one. (09/25/2009)
Painless spending can hurt pocketbooks
Using a credit card is easy. Writing a check is more time consuming. Host Tess Vigeland talks with personal finance columnist Jason Zweig about how different ways of paying can affect how much we spend. (09/25/2009)
Congress looks to limit debit card fees
As more consumers are using debit cards for purchases, banks are seeing a decline in late fees and interest charges on credit cards. So they're looking to make up the difference -- and lawmakers have noticed. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports. (09/21/2009)
Credit card companies try new tactics
With consumers defaulting and newfound scrutiny from lawmakers, credit card companies are in a tough place. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports that's got companies trying a new tactic. (09/15/2009)
