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Casey Anthony bankruptcy: How much does she owe?Casey Anthony says she has only $1,000 in assets, and owes creditors almost $800,000. Casey Anthony meets with creditors on Monday.
February car sales strong despite payroll tax, sequesterFebruary car sales were slightly weaker than January, but they were stronger than last year by 7 percent. Chrysler, Ford, Toyota, and General Motors saw their sales rise, while Honda and Nissan saw declines.
Is the stock market right for you?Over a long period of time, volatile investments like stocks and real estate can yield big returns. But you have to be comfortable dealing with big potential losses.
US casino company says it probably bribed officialAfter SEC probe, Las Vegas Sands says an internal audit found 'likely violation' of laws against bribing foreign officials. The Las Vegas Sands has moved aggressively into Asia recently, opening a highly profitable casino in Macau.
Warren Buffett's bad news: a $24 billion gainWarren Buffett's annual shareholders letter says Berkshire Hathaway's 14.4 percent gain trailed the S&P's performance. Despite the bad news, an optimistic Warren Buffet is searching for more acquisitions.
PS3, frozen foods and chocolate: the best and worst things to buy in MarchMarch is a good month for sales on a plethora of products, including Playstation 3 game consoles, winter gear, and chocolate. But avoid spring clothing and Kindle apps, which will go on sale later in the year.
Utah wants to ban smoking in cars with kidsUtah's state legislature has introduced a bill that would outlaw smoking in cars with under age 16 present. If it passes, Utah will become the sixth state with such a ban.
Sequester fight: what investors are missingThe stock market is taking the sequester in stride so far. But investors shouldn't be too complacent about the impact of federal spending cuts.
Filing tax returns? Six money-saving tips.Tax-return tips: File soon, file free (if you qualify), and check out any tax preparer before you hire her to file your tax returns.
US incomes down 3.6 percent in January as payroll-tax relief expiresThe Commerce Department report indicated a worse decline than economists were expecting. And it comes as the economy appears set to take another hit – the 'sequester.'
Wall Street shrugs off 'sequester': Why is it ignoring Washington this time?The stock market, flirting with all-time highs, seems relatively unfazed by Washington's latest fiscal stalemate over the sequester. Here are six reasons for the new attitude.
Construction spending mixed in JanuaryTotal residential construction in January was down 0.02 percent from December. Single family construction climbed 3.62 percent in January, but non-residential spending dropped 5.08 percent during that period.
Easter candy recall: Chocolate eggs may contain salmonellaEaster candy recall involves cases of Zachary Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs sold in five states. No illnesses have been reported as a result of the Easter candy recall.
Are central banks really necessary?Some analyst argue that a central banking system is only necessary when an economy operates with paper money. Others think that isn't always the case.
Taking on debt to make money: When should you do it?Taking on debt for a reliable business venture can be a smart move if you follow a few simple guidelines.
The sequester won't last. Here's why.The sequester is not written on stone tablets. Like every other budget gimmick Congress invents, this one can be rewritten, waived, and otherwise adjusted. And like every one before it, it probably will be.
College tuition: Pay $10,000 for four years?Universities are experimenting with tuition caps and free online courses as a way to bring down college tuition costs. Ten Texas schools are offering degrees for a total college tuition of $10,000.
- Car quiz: How well do you know your auto logos?
On the road and in advertising, we see car logos every day. But can you identify them? Test your brand knowledge with this 20-image quiz.
Personal income drops, but consumer spending up in JanuaryThe US Commerce Department released its figures for the first month of the new year Friday.
US savings rate falls to housing bubble lowsThe US savings rate fell from 6.4 percent to 2.4 percent in January, and it will take a few months to see if it recovers to normal levels.
