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Tax refund: It's time for 'mental' accountingTax refund is often considered fun money. But a better way to make use of a big tax refund it is to allocate it to various needs and desires.
US stocks sink on Spain's bad debtsAll three major US stock indexes sank Wednesday after a dismal report about bad loans on the books of Spanish banks. The Dow fell 82 points to close at 13032.
Tech stocks CEO summit: Can it solve Apple, Samsung patent dispute?Tech stocks giants ordered to have CEOs try to settle their bitter patent dispute. Like several tech stocks, Apple and Samsung are dueling over patents for mobile devices.
Stocks surge on strong US profits; SpainThe Dow jumped 194 points to close at 13115, its biggest gain in a month after promising signals about the profitability of US companies and a strong debt auction by Spain.
Last-minute tax filing mistakes: 11 things to avoidLast-minute tax filing can lead to plenty of costly mistakes. If procrastination got the better of you this year, here are 11 last-minute tax filing blunders to avoid.
Hostess Brands battles labor unions in bankruptcy courtHostess Brands, which makes Twinkies, is asking a federal bankruptcy court to throw out union contracts for its workers, a move that would prompt union members to strike. Hostess Brands filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this year.
Analysts react to Obama plan for curbing oil speculationSeveral industry analysts are reacting to President Obama's announced plan Tuesday to curb oil speculation, which some say has to led to rising fuel prices.
Euro debt crisis: Is Spain the new Greece?Spain has become the focal point for Europe's debt crisis. But Spain isn't Greece. It's better – and worse.
Stocks close mixed; Dow up 71The Dow rose 71 points to close at 12921, but steep losses for Apple dragged down the Nasdaq.
Jim Yong Kim selected as new World Bank presidentJim Yong Kim, currently the president of Dartmouth College, beat out two other candidates to take over the World Bank, beginning this summer.
Apple stock losses drag down the NasdaqApple stock has propelled the Nasdaq composite index forward for most of the year. But in the past few days, Apple stock has done just the opposite.
Stock market mixed: Retail sales up, Barbie sales downStock market sees Dow rise, but S&P and Nasdaq indexes fall. Mattel shares fall on lower Barbie sales, but a better-than-expected retail sales report buoys stock market.
Student loans: What will you owe? Check here.Students loans online calculator is being tested by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Users can compare grant and scholarship offers to see what they will owe in student loans.
Lionel Richie, Pamela Anderson: tax delinquentsLionel Richie reportedly owes $1.1 million and has a lien against his assets. But some well-known Californians owe even bigger tax delinquents.
Credit cards: No move to limit big fees?Credit cards can charge nearly $100 processing, activation fees for opening an account for subprime borrowers. But financial protection board is backing away from push to regulate the initial credit card fees.
Electric cars, hybrids see record salesElectric cars like the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt and hybrids like Toyota's Prius C and Camry are selling better than ever. Automakers sold a record 52,000 hybrids, electric cars in March.
If 'Battleship' succeeds, expect movies for 'Ouija,' 'Candy Land'Before video games and cable television, there was 'Battleship.' This week, the iconic board game hits the big screen in Europe. Will it sink or swim?
E-books lawsuit: Apple denies price-fixing chargesApple is calling the US Justice Department's allegations that it colluded with publishers to fix e-book prices 'simply not true.'
Tech stocks: Some reach 'cult' statusTech stocks like Apple and Google have cult status, says tech stocks analyst, despite their weaknesses.
Mortgage rates fall: 15-year loan hits record lowMortgage rates for a fixed 30-year loan drop to 3.88, just shy of record. Fifteen-year fixed mortgage rates fall to record low 3.11 percent.
