EDITORIAL

Finally, credit card reform

Credit cards have become the curse of the consumer. The magic of Madison Ave. incites a great appetite for the many goods and services available in America, and the plastic credit card creates the delusion that they are all affordable now. More »

OPINION

Lost opportunity for Boston youth in CORI reform

The state senate lost a major opportunity to give youth with Criminal Record Offender Information (CORI) system records a second chance. It also lost the chance to relieve our young people from a law that has created a vicious cycle by blocking employment opportunities and access to summer youth programs, and preventing them from reaching their full potential in life. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Kudos for STEP UP

Thank you so much to the Banner and New Balance for the wonderful new edition, Step Up. I'm one of hundreds of moms who regularly turn to the Banner for "news we can use." The Banner inserts on health and business have been invaluable. As the mother of a high school aged son, this edition in particular is phenomenal. More »

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How do you view the new credit card regulations?

Credit card companies were allowed to pick our pockets for years. The current reforms provide no restitution and no pathway to alleviate accumulated debt. We need to impose stricter state controls if the federal government does not. More »