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Gloomy outlook from Chevron, Alcoa sinks stocks for third straight dayStocks slumped Wednesday after Chevron and Alcoa issued pessimistic reports. Energy and materials stocks, whose fortunes hinge on economic growth, dropped the most.
Best rewards credit cards sometimes come with a feeFor most families, the best rewards credit cards have no annual fee, but there are exceptions. Here's a look at the pros and cons of fees on rewards credit cards.
The hidden value of marginal tax ratesThe marginal tax rate is crucial in making various personal economic decisions, Williams writes.
Toyota recall affects 7.4M cars. Power window could be fire hazardToyota recall includes 7.4 million cars worldwide for a faulty power window switch that could be a potential fire hazard. The Toyota recall is the single biggest auto recall since 1996.
The 'fiscal cliff' looms. Ways to soften the tax bill blow.When the 'fiscal cliff' hits at the end of the year, automatic tax increases will push up taxes on income and capital gains and dividends. Here's how taxpayers can minimize the potential damage.
Counterfeit airbags draw warning from Obama administrationCounterfeit airbags may pose a threat to US car owners whose airbags have been replaced in the past three years, according to the NHTSA. Many of the dangerous counterfeit airbags are believed to have come from China.
Mortgage rates flat in latest reportThe average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage went flat at 3.45 percent since last week while the purchase application volume declined 3 percent.
Fear and voting in AmericaThe biggest motivator in this election isn’t enthusiasm about either of the candidates, Reich writes. The biggest motivator is fear of the other guy.
Why Angela Merkel may not be able to keep Greece in EuropeChancellor Merkel, who faces elections next year, has tied her political fate to the survival of the common currency. But despite her efforts, Greece's economy continues to reel.
Wells Fargo sued by US for mortgage fraudWells Fargo has been sued by the federal government for hundreds of millions in damages in lawsuit accusing the nation's largest mortgage lender of misrepresenting the quality of thousands of loans in order to be eligible for federal loan insurance. Wells Fargo denies the allegations.
Pizza Hut 'free pizza' stunt could spoil presidential debatePizza Hut is offering a lifetime supply of free pizza – or a $15,600 check– to anyone who asks, 'sausage or pepperoni' to President Obama or Mitt Romney during their live Town Hall-style debate next Tuesday. The Pizza Hut stunt threatens to irritate viewers who have serious concerns about issues like the economy and healthcare.
Financial honesty is the best policyA healthy relationship relies on having regular talks about everything in your marriage – and finances are one important part of that, Hamm writes.
Car trends: Small is the new bigSmall cars are on track to reach a market share not seen since Bill Clinton's first inauguration, Read writes.
Stocks slump after weak IMF reportStock traders were discouraged by an International Monetary Fund report released overnight that said the global economy was weakening. Energy stocks were the only major group in the S&P 500 to finish higher.
Money won't save your marriageMarriages fray because of the relationship, not a lack of money, Hamm writes.
Wal-Mart tests same-day holiday deliveryWal-Mart is testing a same-day delivery service to customers during the holiday shopping season to compete with online retailers like Amazon. Wal-Mart will test the service in 10 markets, including Philadelphia and San Francisco.
For small business owners, the recession continuesCornwall lists several key elements needed for small businesses to get back on track.
Food stamp use rises in JulyHousehold participation in the food stamp program has been climbing so steadily that it has far surpassed the last peak set as a result of the immediate fallout following hurricane Katrina, according to SoldAtTheTop.
Small business owners pessimistic over weak employment, salesSmall business owners in the US are growing more pessimistic, according to a survey released Tuesday. Weak employment and sales drove down small business owners' optimism, though the survey did have a few bright spots.
Germany: taking a deficit for the teamGermany's overall trade surplus continued to increase this year. But in trading with other eurozone countries, its €300 million surplus turned into a €1.1 billion deficit in August.This means that Germany is in fact helping to reduce the deficits of crisis-struck countries like Spain and Italy.
