Personal Finance

Ask the Experts: Relax, your 401(k) savings are safe from creditors

Published: Wednesday, November 4 2009 - 12:00 am

Homeowners struggling with mortgage debt are looking for answers. This week, certified financial planner Pamela Christensen offers some advice. She's one of our three new "Ask the Experts" writers who offer free financial advice online at www.sacbee.com/ask.

Credit Card Act

Published: Saturday, October 31 2009 - 11:00 pm

Here are highlights of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009:

State's tax withholding bump-up starts today

By Mark Glover - Updated: Sunday, November 1 2009 - 9:26 am

Some call it California's cash advance. Effective today, the amount of state income taxes withheld from California workers' paychecks will increase 10 percent.

Personal Finance: Credit card companies pump up rates, fees

By Claudia Buck - Updated: Monday, November 2 2009 - 1:51 pm

If you've got a credit card, you've likely been zinged already.

State to launch 'cash for appliances' program

By Mark Glover - Published: Wednesday, October 28 2009 - 12:00 am

California's plan to implement a "cash for appliances" program with federal stimulus funds focuses on three meat-and-potatoes appliances used by millions of residents.

Claudia Buck: Shop, but don't drop, car insurance policies

By Claudia Buck - Published: Sunday, October 25 2009 - 12:00 am

The recession has run a few drivers off the road, at least when it comes to keeping their auto insurance coverage.

Personal Finance: Sound too good? Hide your wallet

By Claudia Buck - Published: Sunday, October 18 2009 - 12:00 am

Nothing like a Wall Street rally to pump up investors. Eager to recoup losses from last year's market plunge, many recession-battered consumers could be eyeing the Dow's recent recovery as a chance to dive back in.

Avoid getting scammed

Published: Sunday, October 18 2009 - 12:00 am

Here's a sample of Web sites offering tips on how to steer clear of investment scams:

Investment fraud victims

Published: Sunday, October 18 2009 - 12:00 am

Contrary to popular wisdom, the typical victim of investment fraud is not a senior living alone or someone who's financially unsophisticated. According to two studies, the typical victim is:

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