12 hours ago - By Anjan Sundaram, AP Writer
Money transfer agencies have delayed or blocked thousands of cash deliveries on suspicion of terrorist connections simply because senders or recipients have names like Mohammed or Ahmed, company officials said.
Jul 5 - By Eileen Alt Powell, AP Business Writer
Nothing can spoil a vacation quicker than losing your money or credit cards — or falling victim to a thief. A few simple steps before you head out the door can help protect your cash, cards and personal information while you're traveling.
Jun 29 - By Associated Press
Assets of the nation's retail money market mutual funds fell by $3.76 billion in the latest week to $892.98 billion, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday.
Jun 29 - By Eileen Alt Powell, AP Business Writer
Section 529 plans have always been a good way for families to save for their children's college education. Recent tax and regulatory changes are making these savings accounts an even better choice.
Jun 25 - By Sue Lindsey, AP Writer
Rasheed Qambari escaped threats from Saddam Hussein's regime a decade ago and was granted asylum in the United States.
Jun 23 - By Carolyn Thompson, AP Writer
Three men pleaded guilty Friday to running an unlicensed money transfer business that sent $3.5 million from Yemeni-Americans living in western New York to relatives and others overseas, prosecutors said.
Jun 22 - By Associated Press
Assets of the nation's retail money market mutual funds rose by $5.64 billion in the latest week to $875.21 billion, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday.
Jun 21 - By Eileen Alt Powell, AP Business Writer
The loss of a computer with the Social Security numbers and other personal data of some 26.5 million Americans who served in the armed forces is the latest reminder of how vulnerable consumers are in the information age.
Jun 21 - By Samantha Young, AP Writer
The Sierra Club plans to shift millions in campaign cash from Congressional races to state and local campaigns this fall, a sign from the nation's oldest and largest environmental group that Washington is becoming less relevant to its cause.
Jun 20 - By Associated Press
Senate and House Democrats, optimistic about their election-year prospects, have more money in the bank for the midterm contests than their Republican counterparts.
Jun 14 - By Eileen Alt Powell, AP Business Writer
The loss of a computer with the Social Security numbers and other personal data of some 26.5 million Americans who served in the armed forces is the latest reminder of how vulnerable consumers are in the information age.
Jun 12 - By Associated Press
On the job less than a month, Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne is already being pulled into a 10-year-old class-action lawsuit filed by American Indians that has dogged the Interior Department through the Clinton and Bush administrations.
Jun 9 - By John Heilprin, AP Writer
The Interior Department won a victory Friday, persuading a federal appeals court to suppress three reports that had presented evidence of Interior officials failing to report problems and destroying records used in managing American Indian money.
Jun 8 - By Associated Press
Assets of the nation's retail money market mutual funds rose by $3.83 billion in the latest week to $863.52 billion, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday.
Jun 7 - By Eileen Alt Powell, AP Business Writer
As a number of corporate executives have found to their dismay, lying on a job resume can have dire consequences.
Jun 5 - By Sylvia Hui, AP Writer
Efforts to clean up a Macau-based bank accused by the U.S. of laundering money for North Korea have made good progress, but investigations into the bank are still ongoing, a U.S. Treasury official said Monday.
Jun 1 - By Associated Press
Assets of the nation's retail money market mutual funds rose by $114.2 million in the latest week to $859.67 billion, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday.
May 31 - By Eileen Alt Powell, AP Business Writer
When it comes to home mortgages, some people are thinking really long term by taking 40-year or 45-year — or even 50-year — loans.
May 29 - By Associated Press
Glancing at the tabloids on any grocery store line will keep you current — whether you like it or not — on how many celebrity weddings end in divorce, and the high-stake battles that ensue. But of course, you don't need to be rich or famous to get divorced.
May 24 - By Eileen Alt Powell, AP Business Writer
Along with rising gasoline prices, Americans are going to have to deal this summer with higher costs for cooling their homes.
May 19 - By Associated Press
Liberty Bank of New York agreed to pay $600,000 in penalties to resolve a dispute involving alleged violations of federal and state anti-money laundering provisions, financial regulators announced Friday.
May 18 - By Associated Press
Assets of the nation's retail money market mutual funds rose by $8.99 billion in the latest week to $852.58 billion, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday.
May 17 - By Eileen Alt Powell, AP Business Writer
A lot of grandparents dedicate themselves to spoiling their grandchildren. But when it comes to money, that may not be the best strategy.
May 11 - By Associated Press
Assets of the nation's retail money market mutual funds rose by $155 million in the latest week to $843.59 billion, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday.
May 10 - By Eileen Alt Powell, AP Business Writer
It's no secret that baby boomers have not been very diligent about saving for retirement, but that doesn't mean they don't have assets. Many live in homes that have appreciated greatly in value in recent years as real estate prices have soared.
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