Jan 31st, 2006 · Adding Up Personal Net Worth January 31, 2006 · Alex Chadwick talks with Day to Day personal finance contributor Michelle Singletary about the importance of figuring out personal net worth once a year by adding up assets and liabilities. Singletary writes the syndicated column "The Color of Money" for The Washington Post.
Jan 25th, 2006 · Struggling television networks UPN and WB are combining their assets under a new name CW, debuting in September. The new youth-oriented network will be a joint venture between CBS and Time Warner.
Jan 3rd, 2006 · Congress is about to place stricter limits on who can qualify for Medicaid. One target: wealthy people who give away assets in order to get Medicaid help for nursing home care. But some analysts believe the new restrictions could place new burdens on the poor.
Jan 3rd, 2006 · International Coal Group owns the Sago mine where 13 miners are trapped. ICG is a relatively new company that was formed in May 2004 and acquired the assets of several bankrupt coal companies. In the months since then, U.S. officials say the number of safety violations at the company's mines has risen.
Dec 30th, 2005 · In Portland, Ore., a federal bankruptcy court judge rules that the city's Catholic Archdiocese is the legal owner of 124 Catholic parishes in western Oregon. That means parish assets are now up for grabs as the Archdiocese faces lawsuits from victims of sexual abuse by priests.
Oct 25th, 2005 · The Bush administration and the nation's governors want to close loopholes that allow middle- and upper-class senior citizens to stash assets in order to qualify for Medicaid-paid nursing home care. But consumer advocates say some of the changes could disqualify innocent seniors who help their grandchildren pay for college or give to their churches, then need care later on.
Oct 13th, 2005 · The Securities and Exchange Commission reportedly has issued a subpoena to Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist regarding stock he owned and sold in the hospital company founded by his father. Frist has said his assets were in a blind trust, but it now appears he held some of the stock outside the trust.
Sep 30th, 2005 · Consumer confidence hits a 15-year low and Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan warns of "risky assets". David Gardner talks with Fool Radio economics contributor Charlie Wheelan about some of the week's business news.