The government’s current criteria for investing in private placements equate wealth with investment expertise, but one does not necessarily go hand in hand with the other. ...

Although the class snobbery among brokerage firms is fading, people of modest means still find it hard to receive reasonably priced financial advice. ...

Though there was a 12 percent decrease in bankruptcies, the decline doesn’t necessarily reflect an improvement in the economy. ...

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Bucks readers weigh on on the merits of Suze Orman’s Approved card and other prepaid debit cards. ...

Suze Orman, who offers guidance on personal finance through her books and CNBC show, is bringing out her own prepaid debit card, promising low fees and access to credit reports. ...

Fund investors are rediscovering stocks in dividend-rich sectors, but the popularity of these shares is also making them expensive. So advisers suggest doing some research before buying. ...

The “Your Money” producer Nadia Taha shares her financial resolution for the coming year. ...

This week’s Your Money column looks at the various tricks that older unemployed Americans may use until they find a new job or manage to eke their way to retirement. Presented By: Strengthen Customer Relationships   Ads by Pheedo ...