http://www.click2houston.com/news/money en-US © 2011 Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. Money Money en-US © 2011 Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Borrell-Associates/-/1735962/19204816/-/cbp330/-/index.html Borrell Associates is a recognized leader in local digital advertising data and consulting. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:26:43 GMT 19204816 2013-03-22T20:26:43Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Squat-to-own-Adverse-possession-going-mainstream/-/1735962/18516770/-/813swiz/-/index.html Can't afford a house? That's not stopping some people from snagging their dream home through an old real estate law known as adverse possession. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:17:21 GMT 18516770 2013-01-31T18:17:21Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/NLRB-Employees-can-t-be-fired-for-Facebook-venting/-/1735962/18267096/-/r0v6f3/-/index.html The social media revolution has completely transformed the way we vent about work. But can it cost you your job? Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:59:45 GMT 18267096 2013-01-25T17:59:45Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Can-universal-background-checks-help-curb-gun-violence/-/1735962/18516942/-/7oa79vz/-/index.html Can't afford a house? That's not stopping some people from snagging their dream home through an old real estate law known as adverse possession. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:17:21 GMT 18516942 2013-01-16T18:17:21Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Can-debt-settlement-help-your-finances/-/1735962/18322378/-/11djk9y/-/index.html For those deeply in debt, with interest rates so high that putting a dent in the principal is nearly impossible, debt settlement seems like the only hope. But is it worth it? Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:17:21 GMT 18322378 2013-01-08T18:17:21Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Is-it-legal-for-a-debt-collector-to-call-you-at-work/-/1735962/18325298/-/5tnpkgz/-/index.html Is it legal for a debt collector to call you at work? Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:17:21 GMT 18325298 2013-01-03T18:17:21Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/REAL-ID-Act-implemented-in-Iowa/-/1735962/18325076/-/v52gxvz/-/index.html People in America’s heartland are about to see some changes to the process of getting a driver’s license, and those changes are causing controversy all over America. Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:17:21 GMT 18325076 2013-01-02T18:17:21Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Is-it-legal-to-piggyback-Wi-Fi/-/1735962/18325492/-/xmkq8v/-/index.html People in America’s heartland are about to see some changes to the process of getting a driver’s license, and those changes are causing controversy all over America. Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:17:21 GMT 18325492 2012-12-27T18:17:21Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Is-it-legal-for-Facebook-to-use-photos-in-ads/-/1735962/18325668/-/15m83fgz/-/index.html People in America’s heartland are about to see some changes to the process of getting a driver’s license, and those changes are causing controversy all over America. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:17:21 GMT 18325668 2012-12-19T18:17:21Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/-Tis-The-Season-Dram-Shop-And-Social-Host-Liability/-/1735962/18325806/-/ykpq1uz/-/index.html People in America’s heartland are about to see some changes to the process of getting a driver’s license, and those changes are causing controversy all over America. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:17:21 GMT 18325806 2012-12-12T18:17:21Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Can-police-search-smartphone-tablet-without-warrant/-/1735962/18325950/-/3my2e3/-/index.html Stop for a moment and think about all the personal information you carry in your pocket or purse — not inside your wallet, but on your smartphone. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:17:21 GMT 18325950 2012-12-06T18:17:21Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Poll-Amazon-most-trusted-Internet-company/-/1735962/17081704/-/1320hgsz/-/index.html Microsoft changed its privacy policy for its online services this week, much to the chagrin of some online privacy advocates. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:46:31 GMT 17081704 2012-10-22T15:46:31Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Supreme-Court-hears-DUI-blood-draw-case/-/1735962/16992566/-/14ldsh2/-/index.html The U.S. Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of involuntarily blood draws on drunken-driving suspects without a warrant.  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:53:24 GMT 16992566 2012-10-15T16:53:24Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Poll-Most-Americans-Don-t-Want-Supreme-Court-Justices-Appointed-For-Life/-/1735962/16992538/-/14ot63jz/-/index.html The United States Supreme Court is back on the bench, following a controversial spring session that saw rulings on health care and immigration. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:50:54 GMT 16992538 2012-10-15T16:50:54Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Airline-fees-making-travel-a-costly-proposition/-/1735962/16665468/-/mmoqya/-/index.html Flying used to be a relatively simple process, at least financially. Once upon a time, you would pay for your ticket and never have to open up your wallet again until you reached your destination. However, in recent years, airlines have begun charging fees for products and services associated with flying. It started with charging for checked bags, which was quickly followed by fees for things like snacks, drinks, pillows, and blankets. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:21:43 GMT 16665468 2012-09-19T19:21:43Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Campaign-Season-Dials-Up-High-Rate-Of-Robocalls/-/1735962/16580282/-/mfqutj/-/index.html Chances are you've received a political campaign call this election season. If you live in a swing state, you could be getting several calls a day. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:45:43 GMT 16580282 2012-09-12T20:45:43Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Drug-Maker-GlaxoSmithKline-Hit-With-3B-In-Penalties/-/1735962/15477542/-/duh36n/-/index.html British drug maker GlaxoSmithKline has admitted to promoting its popular antidepressant medications Paxil and Wellbutrin for unapproved uses and has agreed to the largest health care fraud settlement in U.S. history. Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:54:10 GMT 15477542 2012-07-11T16:54:10Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/States-Look-To-Keep-Sex-Offenders-Off-Facebook/-/1735962/15354780/-/ijilwf/-/index.html Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter have become so popular, many Americans now them as part of everyday life. For millions of people, it’s become a daily, if not hourly, ritual to update your Facebook status or “tweet” a message to your followers. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 22:21:54 GMT 15354780 2012-06-29T22:21:54Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Cost-Of-College-A-Burden-For-Children-Of-Divorce/-/1735962/15158036/-/yc1qy4/-/index.html College has always been expensive in the United States, but the cost of high education has skyrocketed in recent years. According to US News and World Report, the average annual tuition (plus fees) at a private nonprofit university is now upwards of $35,000. Those planning to attend a public four-year college or university should expect costs of almost $20,000 a year for tuition alone. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:17:17 GMT 15158036 2012-06-19T17:17:17Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Disability-Insurance-Termination-Ruled-Illogical/-/1735962/14802674/-/c29wrv/-/index.html A debilitating illness affects every facet a person’s life. Not only can it have a significant impact on your personal life, but your work life as well. Research shows nearly 30 percent of all U.S. workers between the ages of 25 and 65 will suffer an accident or illness that will keep them out of work for at least three months. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:02:30 GMT 14802674 2012-06-13T17:02:30Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Peeping-Tom-Cases-Put-Celebrities-Shoppers-On-Edge/-/1735962/14662224/-/u4f8mxz/-/index.html The world has all types of criminals, the majority of whom are guilty of serious transgressions that warrant severe punishment. But some crimes don’t necessarily put fear in the hearts of the American public. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:25:42 GMT 14662224 2012-06-06T14:25:42Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Legislation-Targets-Employers-That-Ask-For-Social-Media-Passwords/-/1735962/13710438/-/54bsw1/-/index.html New legislation introduced in both houses of the U.S. Congress this month takes aim at an employer’s right to ask employees for their social networking passwords. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:28:52 GMT 13710438 2012-05-23T14:28:52Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Celebrity-Divorces-Show-The-Power-Of-The-Prenup/-/1735962/13435000/-/a48iqvz/-/index.html The celebrity gossip industry is thriving like never before. Camera phones, web sites like TMZ.com and social networking platforms such as Twitter have turned dishing the dope on celebrities into a 24-hour-a-day sport. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:01:00 GMT 13435000 2012-05-17T14:01:00Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Hospital-Overcharges-Hit-The-Uninsured-Where-It-Hurts/-/1735962/12972424/-/qo01pv/-/index.html How much would it cost to have your appendix removed? Appendix removal appears to be a service just like any other. Let’s say you need someone to clean your house. Depending on how big your house is, you can expect to pay a maid between $50 and $100. But if your appendix needs to go, good luck trying to figure out what it will cost you. Wed, 09 May 2012 16:10:40 GMT 12972424 2012-05-09T16:10:40Z http://www.click2houston.com/news/money/Mail-Service-Suspended-After-Recent-Dog-Attacks/-/1735962/12508736/-/2arwsd/-/index.html Dogs are often called man’s best friend, but occasionally that friend can turn into your worst enemy. Dog bites occur dozens of times a day in every state in America, and they are becoming more common. Wed, 02 May 2012 19:33:55 GMT 12508736 2012-05-02T19:33:55Z