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Mason jars and veggie scraps: Reusing common household itemsHow do you reuse things around the house? Simple Dollar readers share their best tips.
BART strike looms as labor, management meetBART strike threat from two unions leads to last-minute talks to avoid a shutdown. A BART strike Monday would strand up to 400,000 commuters.
Car thieves' 10 favorite luxury ridesThe most stolen luxury car in America is a Mercedes model, but BMW, Cadillac, and Lexus models also made the list of thieves' favorite luxury cars.
- Time Warner-CBS showdown: Cable blackout of CBS shows continues
Time Warner-CBS showdown: Time Warner cable dropped CBS stations in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Boston, Denver, Pittsburgh, Detroit, and Chicago. Some Time Warner subscribers also lost Showtime, TMC, Flix, and Smithsonian.
- Byron Frisch charged in $50 million insurance scam
Bryon Frisch, a former NFL player, was among four people changed in San Diego with participating in a $50 million insurance fraud scheme. Bryon Frisch played for Tennessee Titans, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers.
Stop buying cheap umbrellas: 4 with lifetime warrantiesWhy buy another cheap umbrella that will be rendered useless by the first strong gust of wind? Investing in one that's built to last is a better idea.
US creates 162,000 more jobs, but with fewer hours, less payUS unemployment rate drops to 7.4 percent, but hours worked and wages drop slightly in July. Also this week in the economy: Stock market hits new record and tech world eyes Google's new hardware offerings
Red Sox owner buys Boston Globe for $70 millionJohn Henry, principal owner of the Boston Red Sox, purchased the Boston Globe as well as the websites BostonGlobe.com, Boston.com, The Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Telegram.com, and a 49 percent interest in Metro Boston. The New York Times bought the Boston Globe in 1993 for $1.1 billion.
Unemployment figures show recovery-less recoveryAlthough unemployment rates dropped in July, the employment situation remains in a sorry state, even compared to the double-dip recession of the early 1980s.
Stocks rise after tepid jobs newsStocks rose Friday despite the US adding fewer jobs than forecast in July, curbing optimism that the economy is poised to pick up strength in the second half of the year. Stocks gradually recovered throughout the day and major indexes ended slightly higher.
It's not too late: Snap up deals on trips to FloridaLow roundtrip fares to Florida? Discounts on car rentals? Rubio outlines money-saving adventures to be had in Orlando, Key Largo, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami this month.
What America can learn from Detroit's pension bluesUS cities should take note: Political dysfunction and unfunded pension liabilities were two big factors leading to Detroit filing for bankruptcy, Gordon says.
US economy plods along at 162,000 new jobs in July; unemployment dipsThe unemployment rate fell to 7.4 percent in July, the lowest level since Obama took office. But job growth was tepid, at best. The numbers mean the Fed is unlikely to interrupt its stimulus measures anytime soon, analysts say.
US unemployment rate drops to 7.4 percentIn July, total unemployment declined to 14 percent while traditionally reported unemployment dropped to 7.4 percent — the lowest figure in four years.
The frugal birthday wish listForget the expensive store-bought gift. Homemade cookies, a sit-down dinner at home, or even a hand with the honey-do list can all be great ways to wish someone 'Happy Birthday,' Hamm says.
Automakers ride wave of truck sales, near post-recession recordCar sales rise for all the major automakers, with Honda leading the way. Truck sales continue strong, which could lead to a 16 million unit sales for 2013.
S&P stock index tops 1700 for first timeStock market soars to new highs in the wake of strong economic news from the US and China. Nasdaq hits highest level since September 2000.
Uncle Sam is smaller than we thoughtPublic debt shrank from being 75 percent of GDP to 72.5 percent of GDP. Likewise, average spending is down from 21 percent of GDP to 20.5.
Electric car sales: Nissan Leaf up, Chevy Volt downNissan sold 1,864 Leaf electric cars, a record for July, while Chevy Volt saw its sales go down from one year prior.
Beef recall: E.coli detected in Kansas firm's ground beefBeef recall triggered by finding of E. coli. National Beef Packing Co. recalls ground beef shipped around the US, but no reports of illness have been linked to the suspect meat in the beef recall.
