Financial Mole

Larry and Shirley Lee fear they have lost their retirement and savings in an alleged investment scheme under investigation by state, federal and locals agencies including the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office.

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors has appointed three new members to the Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County.

WASHINGTON — A key financial regulatory official and an investment protection overseer have been tapped to testify at a House Financial Services Committee hearing Monday, in an attempt to curtail corporate crime and investment fraud.

Regional bank Fifth Third Bancorp said Wednesday it received $3.4 billion as part of the government’s $700 billion bank investment program.

Calvert added a government investment fund to its list to continue to expand investors’ options across a broader range of sectors.

Hampton Roads Bankshares Inc. said Wednesday it received $80.3 million as part of the government’s $700 billion bank investment

Regional bank Fifth Third Bancorp said Wednesday it received $3.4 billion as part of the government’s $700 billion bank investment

There are countless personal finance books that advise readers on budgeting, investing and paying down debt. Few leave the tips aside and ask you to question your relationship with money and the reasons you spend what you do.

It all seems so obvious in hindsight.

How to spot a swindle before it’s too late.