Low rates make finding decent returns on your cash a challenge. Time to consider alternatives?Life without inflation is easier on consumers, taming prices on everything from food and lodging to clothing and heating fuel. It sure can make it tough to find a decent rate of return on their ...

As interest rates fall back near zero, there aren't many happy returnsThe U.S. is finally becoming a nation of savers. Now if only we could get something for our money. Interest rates are sinking to near zero for the first time since last year's financial meltdown, dampening ...

Depsite new rules, credit card issuers could still run wild with fees, analysts sayNew rules for credit card companies will clamp down on when they can hike interest rates and force them to spell out their terms in plain English. But opening your monthly statement could still be a dizzying ...

Meltdown 101: How will the changes in credit card regulations affect ordinary cardholders?The overhaul of the credit card industry is being hailed as a triumph for long-abused consumers. But before you start banking on falling interest rates or vanishing fees, you might want to read the fine print. Credit ...