Both investing and saving mean you\'re setting aside some income now for the sake of your futures.The difference is saving usually means putting money in the bank... while investing means you buy stocks, bonds, mutual funds, that sort of thing. Your savings money is a sure thing...and perfect for short-term goals -- like saving for a nice vacation -- or redecorating your dream home. But investment money is better for long-term goals. It\'s money you\'re willing to risk in the market, believing it will grow and multiply...and make little baby dollars in your account. Don\'t you love the smell of new baby money? [More] [Less]

If you carry a balance on one or more credit cards, you\'re not alone: according to the Federal Reserve, nearly half of American families do. And nearly half of American families also have some sort of bank savings accounts. If you have savings, should you use that money to pay off your credit cards? Bankrate.com finds out. [More] [Less]

http://www.howdini.com/howdini-video-6659538.html How to start investing your money Do you know how to invest your 401K, savings, and other investments to build your portfolio? Carolyn Bigda of Money Magazine takes you through Investment 101. It\'s never too late to start investing your money. Keywords: how to start investing investment start begin investing [More] [Less]

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What can consumers do to get credit in todays world? A critical piece is knowing about your FICO® score, how it works, and how to make sure yours is the best it can be. Fair Isaac is helping consumers through a program that delivers FICO® scores free as part of online banking statements, and free information presented at www.myfico.com. Find out more in this short video from FICO™, the creators of the FICO® score that is used in most lending decisions in the U.S. Darcy Sullivan of FICO™ interviews Mark Greene, FICO™ CEO, for this FICO Tech Talk. [More] [Less]

If you carry a balance on one or more credit cards, you\'re not alone: according to the Federal Reserve, nearly half of American families do. And nearly half of American families also have some sort of bank savings accounts. If you have savings, should you use that money to pay off your credit cards? Bankrate.com finds out. [More] [Less]

Sky News artivle on the middle class debt burden. Sunday 18th May, 8:45 am.

Financial Contributor Vera Gibbons spoke with Maggie Rodriguez about secret credit card company rate hikes.

http://www.howdini.com/howdini-video-6659538.html How to start investing your money Do you know how to invest your 401K, savings, and other investments to build your portfolio? Carolyn Bigda of Money Magazine takes you through Investment 101. It\'s never too late to start investing your money. Keywords: how to start investing investment start begin investing [More] [Less]

Mary Hunt shopped until she dropped, accumulating over $100,000 in debt. Now, Hunt is teaching shoppers ways to avoid falling into financial traps. Richard Schlesinger reports. (CBSNews.com)

Both investing and saving mean you\'re setting aside some income now for the sake of your futures.The difference is saving usually means putting money in the bank... while investing means you buy stocks, bonds, mutual funds, that sort of thing. Your savings money is a sure thing...and perfect for short-term goals -- like saving for a nice vacation -- or redecorating your dream home. But investment money is better for long-term goals. It\'s money you\'re willing to risk in the market, believing it will grow and multiply...and make little baby dollars in your account. Don\'t you love the smell of new baby money? [More] [Less]

With the federal government taking over mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, many homeowners are wondering if their loans will be affected. Vera Gibbons takes viewers\' questions.

What can consumers do to get credit in todays world? A critical piece is knowing about your FICO® score, how it works, and how to make sure yours is the best it can be. Fair Isaac is helping consumers through a program that delivers FICO® scores free as part of online banking statements, and free information presented at www.myfico.com. Find out more in this short video from FICO™, the creators of the FICO® score that is used in most lending decisions in the U.S. Darcy Sullivan of FICO™ interviews Mark Greene, FICO™ CEO, for this FICO Tech Talk. [More] [Less]

Financial Contributor Vera Gibbons spoke with Maggie Rodriguez about secret credit card company rate hikes.

If you carry a balance on one or more credit cards, you\'re not alone: according to the Federal Reserve, nearly half of American families do. And nearly half of American families also have some sort of bank savings accounts. If you have savings, should you use that money to pay off your credit cards? Bankrate.com finds out. [More] [Less]