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Yahoo tips Google off Web traffic throne: How Marissa Mayer did itYahoo was the Web's top destination in July, a ranking the company has not achieved since May 2011. Knocking Google out of first place is a feather in the cap of Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, who took charge last summer.
Mortgage rates climb to 4.54 percentThe rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage has climbed to 4.54 percent since last week, and purchase applications increased by 1 percent. After a brief settling period the past few weeks, mortgager rates appear to be on the rise again.
Six ways to prepare for a temporary layoff Many Americans are starting to feel the pinch of reduced federal spending.Government and even nongovernment workers face furloughs or even layoffs as the budget purse strings tighten. Here are six ways to get ready for a furlough or unexpected layoff:
Obama, on bus tour, to unveil new strategy to curb college costsCollege costs increased 600 percent in the past 30 years, and federal aid enabled it. What's needed is a 'shake up,' Obama told supporters – and it may not be popular with 'some who've made higher education their business.'
Survey: Americans don't understand interest rates' effect on investmentsA surprisingly high number of Americans don't understand the impact of interest rates on their retirement accounts and investment portfolios, according to a recent survey. But the level of comprehension increased with age, to a point.
Kia Sorento recall: SUVs could have axle failureKia Sorento recall includes over 9,700 SUVs in the US and Canada. The Kia Sorento recall is being issued because the front axles can fail, causing the vehicles to lose power
Alaska cruise canceled mid-passage for 2,200 passengersAlaska cruise canceled for mechanical problem with one of its motors. Not only was the current Alaska cruise canceled, Celebrity Cruises also canceled four future cruises while the ship is fixed.
Bank of America intern: Was he worked to death?Bank of America intern's demise in London focuses new concerns on intense work demands at world's largest banks. Moritz Erhardt, a Bank of America intern, reportedly worked three days straight.
Fed: Still full steam ahead on bond purchases, but maybe not for longInvestors remain on edge as Fed minutes confirm it is ready to ease off the 'QE' economic accelerator. That could happen 'later this year,' the minutes say, if economic growth stays on track.
In personal finance, nobody's perfectIt can be difficult to stick to your personal finance goals, but nobody's perfect, Hamm writes. The trick is to think positive and focus on successful personal finance decisions.
Stocks sink on Federal Reserve minutesStocks closed down Wednesday after indications that the Federal Reserve would end its massive bond-buying program. That program has buoyed stocks recently, and signs that it may end pushed the market down Wednesday.
Ramen burger: Is the ramen patty or bun? Explained.Ramen burger has been taking New York by storm, selling out during the weekends at a Brooklyn flea market. So what is a ramen burger and how can you get one?
10 fast foods that have disappeared Fast-food restaurant chains are constantly rejiggering their menus in the hopes of luring new customers and coming up with the next buzzworthy food item. But often, when restaurant chains swing for the fences, they miss. Here are some of the most memorable fast-food failures of the past few decades.
Existing home sales surge 6.5 percent in July. That's huge, but can it last?Existing home sales leaped 6.5 percent in July, their highest level since last 2009 when a tax credit artificially boosted sales. But some analysts worry that rising interest rates and continuing low inventory could put a damper on existing home sales in the coming months.
2015 Nissan Titan to get diesel option2015 Nissan Titan is slated to receive a Cummins V-8 turbocharged diesel engine. The 2015 Nissan Titan is expected to offer better gas mileage than the current model's 15 miles per gallon combined highway, city driving.
Chicago Fed: National economy near contractionThe national economy remained near contraction in July with the index improving to weak level of -0.15 from a level of -0.23 in June, according toe the latest release of the Chicago Federal Reserve National Activity Index.
10 ways to save money tonightFrugality works best as a series of little steps that you can work into your daily routine. Here are 10 things you can do this evening to cut back on spending.
How to quit your day jobHow two first-time entrepreneurs managed the risk of giving up a steady paycheck to pursue their new business.
Five high-paying jobs for high school graduates Americans have a near-religious belief that you have to go to college to be successful, but the post-recession, still-evolving U.S. economy is testing that conviction. Here are five jobs that offer high school graduates a chance to earn more than that, according to Debt.org, sometimes much more:
Allegiant flights to connect smaller New York cities to FloridaAllegiant flights between Florida and Stewart, Hancock, and MacArthur airports in New York State will begin this fall. Most of the new Allegiant flights are twice a week with Florida destinations.
