Jack Otter
Jack Otter is Executive Editor of CBS MoneyWatch.com. Prior to the launch of MoneyWatch, he served as deputy editor of Best Life magazine and as features editor of SmartMoney magazine. Otter's writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, O magazine and The New Yorker. His book, Worth It...Not Worth It: Simple and Profitable Answers to Life's Tough Financial Questions, hit bookstores in May.
Most recent stories
- Best Black Friday deals: Target, Amazon, Walmart
If you join in the frenzied ritual, set a few sensible rules for yourself -- and find the hottest deals
Read More » - Bain Capital's tax breaks: Are they legal?
After Gawker unveils 950 pages of Bain financial documents, including details of Cayman Island accounts, tax experts debate the legality of one tax strategy
Read More » - GDP report: Prepare for a long economic slog
Consumer spending weakened in the second quarter, suggesting that the "new normal" of a slow-growing economy is coming true
Read More » - For Sale: Peter Madoff's $4 million Park Ave pad
The brother of convicted swindler Bernie Madoff is forfeiting his property as part of his plea agreement
Read More » - To the smart money, stocks look like a buy
At the annual Morningstar investment conference in Chicago, long time money managers argue that high levels of pessimism in the markets may signal a bottom is near
Read More » - Low interest rates forcing some to delay retirement
A new survey from Wells Fargo and Gallup shows that one in three investors will have to delay retirement because of rock-bottom interest rates
Read More » - When should you take Social Security?
The benefits of waiting as long as possible (up to age 70) have only increased as interest rates have fallen. Here's why
Read More » - What would a US Air-American merger mean for you?
CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg tells MoneyWatch that travelers can expect higher prices and fewer routes
Read More » - Where exactly do your tax dollars go?
Plug your tax bill into an updated government calculator and get your taxpayer receipt, explaining how your money is spent
Read More » - Obama swings back at Romney, talks deficit reduction
The president says he and Michelle understand economic issues because they are "quintessentially middle class," and makes the case that will reduce deficits
Read More » - Federated: Don't change money market rules
In response to a MoneyWatch commentary, Pittsburgh-based Federated makes the case against an SEC proposal to let money market share prices fluctuate
Read More » - Why economists like the health insurance mandate
While the Supreme Court considers the Constitutional question, here's a look at the economics: To understand the health care market, it helps to look at used cars
Read More » - In letter, Buffett hints at successor, shares wisdom
In his annual letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett writes that he has chosen a successor, explains why gold is a lousy investment, and makes the case for owning stocks
Read More » - Can J.C. Penney succeed like Target and Apple?
CEO Ron Johnson's radical overhaul plan promises at least 40 percent off all items every day
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