The Dirty Secret of the Financial Crisis: Our Banking System's Broken

"Henry Paulson's $700 billion plan to save the world is dead or dying, but the bailout was not killed by his arrogance or his grossly misleading claims about what the public's money would buy. The plan collapsed because it didn't work. The Treasury secretary has launched a PR...

IRS scrutinizing telephone refund requests

"The Internal Revenue Service is taking additional steps to prevent abuse by tax preparers and help taxpayers make accurate requests for the one-time telephone excise tax refund. This week, IRS Criminal Investigation special agents and IRS revenue agents are conducting...

Gas-Saving Maintenance Tips

"Today's cars are pretty simple. Put gas in them, change the oil and you're pretty much set. After all, modern cars have become almost maintenance-free because consumers don't want to spend time keeping their car in working order. But along with this trend of low-maintenance...

Guard against mortgage fraud

"It's on the rise, with seniors and first-time home buyers most at risk. Here are the red flags to watch for. Mortgage fraud is one of the fastest growing white collar crimes, according to the FBI, with reports more than quadrupling since 2001. Mortgage fraud refers to a...