Consumers pay credit cards over mortgage

When faced with a financial crisis, consumers more often are opting to pay their credit-card bills first before turning to their mortgage payments, according to a report released by Trans Union Wednesday.

Toyota: Confusion and fear

Toyota drivers are feeling mounting confusion and frustration as they attempt to fix their recalled cars. And Toyota dealers are under the gun as they face sometimes angry customers.

Senate ready to tackle jobs

Senate Democrats are expected to take up President Obama’s call and start rolling out their employment creation package by week’s end.

Turn your iPhone into a credit card terminal

For years, small business owner Pat Jackson struggled to find an affordable way to let customers pay for heating and air conditioning repairs with their credit cards at home.

Reversing the jobs wipeout

America’s smallest businesses shed another 12,000 workers last month, extending a two-year streak in which job losses have mounted every month, according to a report released Wednesday by payroll processor ADP.

Complaints pile up about Prius brakes

Japan’s Transportation Ministry has asked Toyota to investigate brake malfunction complaints in Japan on its Prius, the gasoline-electric hybrid car which was the best-selling vehicle in the country in 2009, according to the Japan Automobile Dealers Association.

Lost your house? You still have to pay

As terrible as it is to lose your house to foreclosure, at least it’s a relief to put your biggest financial headache behind you, right?

Concerned? Ask your Toyota dealer

Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Wednesday that owners of Toyotas affected by the recall should bring their cars to a dealer.

The Buzz: Welcome to the ‘just okay’ market

The bears seized control of the market in January. But so far, the bulls are making a claim for victory in February. Who will win out for the remainder of the year?

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