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Baby recliner recall involves 150,000 unitsBaby recliner recall: Models from Nap Nanny Generations One and Two and Chill baby recliners had defective design, CPSC says. Four retailers agree to baby recliner recall.
Fiscal cliff? Here are ways to cushion your fall.Higher taxes and federal spending cuts would begin to hit all Americans Jan. 1. Here are ways to cope with the 'fiscal cliff.'
Toyota agrees to $1 billion settlementToyota Motor Corp has offered to settle its acceleration case with a payment of more than $1 billion.
Worst fiscal policy ideas of 2012TaxVox's Lump of Coal Awards covers a broad swath of fiscal policy missteps for the year.
Mattel and Hasbro 'terrified': Do kids want gadgets more than toys?Mattel and Hasbro terrified that kids will want toys less next year, according to reports. Hot toys did well this Christmas, but retailers in general saw less growth than expected.
Three predictions for 2013Investors' moves to ETFs, emerging market debt, and the next generation of high-tech startups are three themes for the new year.
Why are US firms going 'green': CEOs or customers?The number of large US corporations with a climate, energy strategy has soared in the past five years, a new survey says. Customers, employees are the two major forces pushing change.
Is US headed to 'A Wonderful Life' – or Pottersville?America's better off now than when Frank Capra filmed 'It's a Wonderful Life.' But today, the 'Potters' of this world call themselves 'job creators' and brand George Baileys as socialists.
Discouraged after making resolutions? Four steps to success.After the initial enthusiasm of a new resolution fades, most people give up. Here's how to keep going.
Welfare. Old elephants. And the entitlement cliff.Welfare states depend on growth to fuel their spending. But when growth slows to a crawl....
Fiscal cliff debate: It's not just the politics that are weirdIn trying to reach a compromise on the 'fiscal cliff,' Democrats and Republicans seem determined to protect millions of high-income people from paying more taxes. But the working class could easily end up paying more.
Can you invest in Middle East peace?There are ways to invest in the economies of Israel and the Palestinian territories, separately – and women's progress in the Middle East, indirectly. But investing in the Middle East is not for the faint of heart.
National Activity Index signals slight economic improvementThe Chicago Federal Reserve's National Activity Index improves with uptick to a tepid 0.1.
Stocks as stocking stuffers: Three ideas for kidsA weekly allowance isn't the only way to teach kids about personal finance. Here are three tips for giving stocks as Christmas gifts.
Are 'fiscal cliff' woes killing Christmas sales?In last weekend before Christmas, traditionally a strong sales period, shoppers cite worries over taxes and so-so discounts as reasons to rein in spending. Experts warn of ho-hum holiday sales.
Boehner's failure signals marginalization of GOPIf House Speaker John Boehner can't get Republicans to back a tax increase for the richest 0.3 percent of Americans, it has lost its claim to mainstream status.
Five outrageously expensive gift ideasUnless you're royalty or a software CEO, you probably won't go for one of these pricey finds. But they make for good window shopping.
Ford hybrids hot sellers despite mileage concernsFord's C-Max hybrid has become the fastest-selling hybrid ever, even as Ford deals with discrepancies between the car's real-world gas mileage and its EPA rating.
Burger King spitting suit: Racism in a Whopper Jr.?Burger King spitting suit settled out of court: A black man claimed in a federal lawsuit that a white Burger King employee in Pennsylvania spit on his burger. Burger King argued there was no evidence. A judge disagreed.
UPS quits on guaranteed Christmas Day deliveryUPS has suspended delivery guarantees until the day after Christmas, right in the middle of the shipping company's 'peak week.' This could affect online orders that were already placed and will be shipped with UPS ground.
