Debt counselors: the good and the not so (The News Journal)

Now that America's free-borrowing, free-spending days are over, some hucksters are touting "pain-free" ways to become debt-free, while conveniently failing to mention the high fees and lousy advice that come with the deal.

MWRA rates likely to rise (The MetroWest Daily News)

Faced with the loss of $15 million in state aid, Massachusetts Water Resources Authority officials and member communities are bracing for potential rate increases. PDF: How much is your town paying the MWRA?

What Could Save The Yellow Pages? 10 Ideas (Search Engine Land)

It’s something of a “perfect storm” for the embattled yellow pages companies right now.

Create emergency fund, experts urge: Revving up finances can be almost painless (El Paso Times)

EL PASO -- The start of the new year is a great time to re-evaluate your finances and tinker with your savings goals, experts say.

Stars May Have Aligned for a Major Reg Revamp (Financial Planning.com)

There have been dozens of attempts at regulatory restructuring over the past five decades, but this year may be the one where efforts finally make some headway.