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Kim Johnson of Ridgefield, Conn., says her 2014 Jetta lost more than $1,000 in value because, once fixed, it will no longer get the advertised mileage.

Economy

Emissions Scandal Is Hurting VW Owners Trying To Resell

11:59am October 26, 2015

by Charles Lane

As resale prices drop, the emissions cheating scandal costs customers who want to sell their Volkswagen diesels. "I think it's a tainted product now," says analyst Dave Galvin.

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Unless Congress raises the debt limit by Nov. 3, the U.S. Treasury may be left with only incoming taxes and fees to cover expenses, which would not be enough to pay all bills.

Why You Shouldn't Stare Up At The Debt Ceiling And Yawn

11:53am October 24, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

Congress always finds a way to swerve away from the brink just as the country nears default on its bonds. But this time, political turmoil may be increasing the danger that Congress won't act in time.

As RushCard Problems Linger, Federal Consumer Protection Group Steps In

5:41pm October 23, 2015

by Laura Wagner

After hundreds of thousands of RushCard customers were unable to access their money, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Friday that it's taking "direct action" to "make consumers whole."

Automatically enrolling workers into a savings plan and then deducting their pre-tax contribution from their paycheck means workers don't see or feel any loss. It sort of tricks our brains into doing the right thing.

Why Is It So Hard To Save? U.K. Shows It Doesn't Have To Be

3:09pm October 23, 2015

by Chris Arnold

Millions of workers in the U.K. who thought they couldn't afford it are saving thanks to a law that automatically enrolls them in a retirement plan. It tricks their brains into doing the right thing.

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Picking someone to help you plan for retirement can be challenging. The fees can add up quickly. But a good adviser can help protect you from your instincts when markets turn volatile.

Economy

Want A Financial Adviser? Here Are Some Things To Look For

8:40am October 22, 2015

by John Ydstie

Picking someone to help you plan for retirement can be challenging. The fees can add up quickly. But a good adviser can help protect you from your instincts when markets turn volatile.

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Technical Glitch Leaves RushCard Owners Unable To Access Funds

7:42pm October 21, 2015

NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Gillian White of The Atlantic about the problems with RushCard, a prepaid debit card started by hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons.

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Experts say that sitting down and creating a plan of action makes us 10 times more likely to achieve our goals — especially if we tell friends about our plan to create some gentle social pressure to follow through. Here's a worksheet to help with that.

The George Washington Of Investing Wants You For The Revolution

9:30am October 21, 2015

by Chris Arnold

Investor Jack Bogle is leading a populist revolution on Wall Street. He wants everyday Americans to make a lot more money in the stock market and give less of their returns away to financial firms.

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More than half of working people in this country have saved less than $25,000 for retirement and many pay crippling investment fees that eat away at gains. Automated financial advisers called roboadvisers offer a low-fee alternative.

Economy

Would You Let A Robot Manage Your Retirement Savings?

1:56pm October 20, 2015

by Uri Berliner

Roboadvisers are online financial managers that are guided by an algorithm, not a broker. Increasingly, millennials are shunning the human touch in favor of these low-cost alternatives.

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Is Wall Street Eating Your 401(k) Nest Egg?

3:14pm October 19, 2015

by Chris Arnold

High fees are eroding the retirement savings of millions of Americans, but employers who shop around can find better options for their 401(k) plans. A small Minnesota firm offers a dramatic example.

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Economy

Opinion: Finding A Good Financial Adviser Without Paying Too Much

3:33am October 19, 2015

Finding a good financial adviser can be tricky. Their investing strategy, fees and how they charge them come into play. Wharton economics professor Kent Smetters offers tips on selecting an adviser.