New film takes swipe at debt problem

With Americans seemingly overwhelmed by mortgages, credit cards and automobile loans, it seems like everyone has something to say about the state of consumer debt in America nowadays.

Healthcare, energy drive up college costs
State university tuition has leaped 40 percent in the past five years, hitting the three out of four American college students who attend public universities.

Lincoln Zephyr sub-par in crash test
The redesigned 2007 Toyota Camry earned the top score of “Good” in side and front crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway safety.

Don’t gamble with retirement
QUESTION: Why do you advise people planning for retirement to figure on living to 90 or beyond? I hope to retire at 57, but I’m not going to plan on living beyond 85. That just seems iffy at best. — Paul, Bridgeport, Connecticut

What to Buy
The latest market swings should have you reaching for your shopping list.

Lexus, Detroit brands top J.D. Power survey
Perennial winner Lexus took the top spot again this year in the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability study, but U.S. brands Mercury, Buick and Cadillac filled out the top four.

Ace your class, save some cash
A high grade point average in college may help you make the college dean’s list. But it also could save you money, which is no small feat when you or your parents are paying $20,000 or more a year to secure a bachelor’s degree.

Earnings Jitters
Companies are getting crushed when they miss numbers. That’s making me nervous.

Ditching Your Cell Contract
Think you’re locked into your cellphone contract? You may be able to swap out.