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Stocks little changed; Investors await budget dealStocks changed little Tuesday on Wall Street as fiscal cliff negotiations continued in Washington. Some say stock trading will grow in volatility the longer budget talks progress without a deal.
Save time and money with online bill payOnline bill pay makes paying your bills easier and cheaper, Hamm writes.
Three best ways (and three worst ways) to finance holiday shopping Consumers tend to rack up a lot of credit card debt during the fourth quarter, largely due to holiday expenses. This year, by one estimate, the average holiday shopper is on track to spend around $800. For many, that means financing, which remains a double-edged sword despite historically low interest rates and an array of new consumer protections. It can either save you a lot of money in interest and fees or trip you up with caveats buried in fine print that drastically inflate your expenses. Here are three of the best and three of the worst financing offers for holiday shoppers in 2012:
The electric car winter weather survival guideWinter can bring an added dose of anxiety for electric car owners, Ingram writes. Here are some tips for getting through winter with an electric car.
How to make money on YouTubeIf you find yourself sitting around wishing you could find ways to earn some extra cash, YouTube is definitely one avenue to try out, Hamm writes.
Sandy's silver lining? Superstorm boosts US auto sales in Nov.Toyota, Volkswagen and Chrysler were among the companies posting impressive increases for November, which is normally a lackluster month because of colder weather and holiday distractions.
Fiscal cliff: 8 principles for DemocratsReich offers some principles to Democrats as a guide to negotiating with Republicans on the fiscal cliff.
Disney loses $319 million appeal in 'Millionaire' game show lawsuitDisney loses $319 million appeal in lawsuit over profits from the popular 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' TV series. A jury decided in 2010 that Disney hid profits from the show's creator; Disney loses the $319 million appeal two years later.
Chevy Volt sales drop in November, Nissan Leaf remains steadyPlug-in sales dropped slightly in November with Nissan Leaf's steady sales unable to make up for the drop in Chevy Volt sales, Voelcker writes. The Chevy Volt range-extended electric car, logged 1,519 sales.
White House rejects GOP plan: Tax rates for top 2 percent must go upIt did not take long for the White House to dismiss the Republican deficit-cutting proposal, which raised revenues by capping deductions. Now both sides have laid down their markers.
Shopper alert! Will labor strike at L.A. ports mean bare shelves?The holiday inventory is already in place, but goods for the post-Christmas sales are bottled up off the coast of Los Angeles, as container ships from Asia go unattended due to a six-day labor strike.
Late on a bill? Call customer service.Calling customer service when you're late on a bill will usually eliminate the credit report ding and often eliminate the late fee, too, Hamm writes.
Stocks edge lower after weak manufacturing reportA surprisingly weak manufacturing report sent stocks lower Monday. December is historically the best month for stocks.
Manufacturing falls in NovemberThe Institute for Supply Management's composite index declined 4.26 percent since October 2012 and dropped 5.17 percent below the level seen a year earlier.
Horse as bell ringer? It works for the Salvation Army.Horse as bell ringer for the Salvation Army in Wisconsin rakes in 10 times the donations of the average bell ringer. The miniature horse, Tinker, has worked as bell ringer for the Salvation Army for four Christmases.
Chevy Volt drivers top 100 million miles drivenChevy Volt drivers have driven a combined total of more than 100,000,000 miles on electricity, as of last Friday, Voelcker writes. The number of miles is tracked by a counter on the Chevy Volt website.
Trader Joe’s recall: Suspect frozen chicken affects 14 statesTrader Joe's recall involves a batch of Butter Chicken with Basmanti Rice frozen dinners, which may be contaminated with listeria. Trader Joe's advises customers to throw away the affected product or return it for a full refund.
Construction spending up in OctoberTotal residential spending increased a notable 3 percent from September 2012 climbing 22.6 percent above the level seen in October 2011, according to the US Census Bureau.
Need help with money? Play a game.New online games help players with money by making personal finance fun. 'Financial Football' teaches basic money concepts. 'SaveUp' helps members with money by rewarding them for saving.
The perks of paying bills weekly, not monthlyPaying your bills weekly avoids all late fees and all potential dings to your credit score, Hamm writes.
