finance

Given the history of Jewish persecution and segregation in Europe [i.e. only being able to do business with Christians in the role of 'money changers' in most countries prior to emancipation], coupled with the fact that New York was the standard point of entry for Jewish immigrants coming from...

What do you consider the best source or sources for advice and other information regarding investing? Books, sites, economists, columnists--whatever. And/or, what investing approach do you favor?

They publish their APR in big letters, no-one challenges it as excessive, so a big company gets away with loansharking. http://www.providentpersonalcredit.com/ Typical APR 177% although they quote 220% for some loans. I am trying to fight anger because my not-great-with-money mother just got...

It is more than apparent the United States cannot continue to run huge budget deficits and spend like drunken sailors in Washington. I have a solution that has been proposed throughout the Accounting circles for eons with little political dialogue. My plan is simple; eliminate income taxes on...

From the Houston Chronicle