The CEO Shuffle 2007
It's not a question of what's tougher--to climb to the top or to stay there. Without a doubt, it's job security that should be concerning the modern CEO. We've learned this much in 2007. Citigroup, Merrill Lynch, Motorola, Yahoo, Home Depot, UBS, Time Warner, HBO, Vonage, NY Yankees are just a few top organizations to say goodbye to the top guy this year.
Bye-Bye, Boss - Forbes.com


A Holiday Bonus With a Catch
Since their holiday party, State Bank & Trust employees have been buzzing - not about which colleagues consumed too much eggnog, but about which worthy individuals or causes will receive the money each worker was given with instructions to "pay it forward." The bank gave each full-time employee $1,000 and part-timers $500 each to donate to someone else.
A holiday bonus with a catch: You can't keep it - USATODAY.com


Home Spiff-Ups for All Seasons
To prevent budget-busting repairs, you've got to invest a little time. But how do you keep track? Just use our home maintenance checklist.
Spiff-ups for all seasons - Money Magazine


Consumers Socked With $17.5 Billion of 'Courtesy' Overdraft Fees
The latest Bankrate survey shows that consumers who overdraw their checking account continue to get soaked by courtesy overdraft programs offered by banks and savings banks around the country. Americans paid $17.5 billion in overdraft fees last year, but you don't have to get caught in this fee trap.
Courtesy overdraft: great for banks, bad for customers -Bankrate.com


Do a Background Check on Your Credit Card Company
Here's how to discover how well a card issuer treats its customers.
Do a Background Check on Your Credit Card Company - TheStreet.com


Free Money Can Be All Yours
Smart consumers know better than to fall for promises of "free money." But occasionally, consumers overlook money that's rightfully theirs. As the year moves toward a close, we offer several possible sources of no-strings-attached cash. Don't quit your day job; we're not talking about big bucks. But as those holiday bills start to arrive, every little bit helps.
Extra cash can come in handy especially if it's yours - USATODAY.com