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Employment report: more jobs, less payPresident Obama and Democrats can take some comfort in the latest jobs report, Reich writes, but they should be concerned about the continuing decline of wages.
Stocks waterlogged by Sandy's mounting costsA solid October jobs report could not keep US stocks from falling Friday. Consumer discretionary stocks had the narrowest loss.
Hyundai, Kia overstated mileage, EPA finds. What it means for consumersKorean auto manufacturers Hyundai and Kia are being forced to reduce the fuel economy estimates on their cars. They will also compensate owners of at least 900,000 2011-13 model-year vehicles.
Impose a moratorium on debt collection lawsuitsIndebted Americans and the economy would be better off if the US put a temporary stop to lawsuits by third-party debt collectors.
High unemployment gives Romney an edge – but it's complicatedThe uptick in October's unemployment gives challenger Romney an advantage over President Obama. But elections turn on more than just unemployment.
The end of a disappointing campaign for both Obama, RomneyGleckman asks: How do both presidential candidates get away with dodging critical fiscal issues on the campaign trail? We let them, he answers.
Private employers add 158,000 jobs in OctoberThe situation for private employment in the US improved in October according to private staffing and business services firm ADP.
Mortgage rates slip back toward record lowsMortgage rates edge down this week to 3.39 percent for a 30-year loan. As mortgage rates have fallen this year to record lows, home sales and refinancings have picked up
Why Friday's jobs report should be taken with a grain of saltFriday's jobs report is likely to sway some voters – and therefore have an impact on this tight race. But Reich says it shouldn’t.
Stocks rise on strong economic dataUS stocks had their best day since mid-September after reports of strong economic data and good corporate news gave stocks a boost.
Jobless claims fall by 9,000Seasonally adjusted initial unemployment claims declined by 9,000 to 363,000 jobless claims from a revised 372,000 jobless claims for the prior week.
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High taxes don’t drive the rich out of CaliforniaWhen their taxes were raised 1 percent in 2005, millionaires were actually less likely to move out of California than in other years, according to a new study. Tax decreases didn't lure the rich to California, either.
Residential prices on the rise in Hong KongThe price of residential properties in Hong Kong increased 0.19 percent since June according to the University of Hong Kong.
Save money with customer reward programsCustomer rewards programs often translate into pure savings if you’re careful with the programs, Hamm writes.
Mortgage rates up from last weekThe latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows that the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased one basis point to 3.53 percent since last week.
Ford has best 3Q yetWith pre-tax profits totaling nearly $2.2 billion, Ford Motor Company had its best third quarter ever, Read writes.
Woman sues Deere over racial slursWoman sues Deere, claiming the farm-implement company did nothing to stop racial taunts from co-workers, a demotion, and a doll painted black hanging on her garage door. Although woman sues Deere, company declines to comment.
Home prices increase in AugustThe S&P/Case-Shiller non-seasonally adjusted Composite-10 price index increased 0.87 percent since August.
Be smart about Hurricane Sandy reliefHamm offers some tips for donating to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, as well as other links, in his Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup.
