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The top 20 toys of all timeThese 20 timeless childhood toys, from Barbies to LEGOs, were chosen by visitors and fans at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis as the cream of the crop. Which toy took the top spot?
Stop living paycheck to paycheck: 5 stepsMore than two-thirds of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, meaning the financial ground they're standing on is incredibly shaky. Here's how to break the cycle and
Fake it 'til you make it? Nah. Focus on 'internal' success.A shiny new car, fancy clothes, and a big house might indicate success to the outside world. But 'internal' financial success – being debt free with a rewarding job, for instance – will lead to greater security and happiness in the long run.
Carmageddon II raises traffic concerns...to the sky?The roads were empty during last year's uneventful Carmageddon, but the Los Angeles highway closure had one unexpected hitch: swarms of noisy, sightseeing helicopters.
National Coffee Day 2012: where to find free coffee and moreNational Coffee Day 2012 is Saturday, Sept. 29, and coffee purveyors across the country are celebrating. Here's a list of 16 places you can get a free or discounted coffee on National Coffee Day 2012
US, Mexico in food fight over tomatoes: How messy will it get?American tomato growers, upset at Mexico's growing share of the US market, are taking steps that could lead to new tariffs on Mexican tomatoes. Mexico's ambassador threatened retaliation.
Stocks stumble towards end of solid 3QStocks fell Friday in all industry groups in the S&P 500 except utilities. The biggest losses were in telecommunications and information technology stocks. But the big indices are still up 4 percent or more for three months.
America's best jobs program? Trade reform with China.China has flagrantly violated trade rules since joining the World Trade Organization – and the US has lost 50,000 factories and 6 million manufacturing jobs.
Five ways to tax the 47 percentGleckman offers five suggestions for reducing the portion of Americans who do not pay federal income tax.
Realtors: Home sales decline in AugustThe National Association of Realtors' national index fell 2.6 percent in August 2012 but increased 10.7 percent above the level seen in August 2011.
Romney tax plan: Is it 'mathematically impossible' or not?One study said Mitt Romney's tax-reform numbers don't add up. Another says they do. The reality: It depends a lot on the assumptions made about how deeply Romney is willing to cut tax breaks for the rich, including incentives for investment.
BofA pays $2.43B in Merrill-Lynch lawsuitBank of America says it has agreed to pay $2.43 billion to settle a class-action lawsuit related to its acquisition of Merrill Lynch. Investors that bought or held Bank of America stock when the company announced its plans to buy Merrill Lynch claim that the bank made misleading statements about both companies' financial health.
US Postal Service to default on multi-billion dollar payment. Again.The US Postal Service to default on a $5.6 billion debt it can't afford to pay. The US Postal Service default is its second missed multi-billion dollar payment in just as many months.
My Nissan Leaf life: How I almost leased one online – until my wife found outThe Nissan Leaf website is funky, informative and so seductive you might be ready to get one after the online experience. But take a test drive first.
Timothy Geithner pressures SEC to change money-market rulesTimothy Geithner is putting pressure on the Securities and Exchange Commission to overhaul its rules for money-market mutual funds. Geithner warned that without an overhaul to the money-market system, US financial stability would remain threatened.
Carmageddon II: Los Angeles preps for freeway closure sequel'Carmageddon II' is coming to Los Angeles' Interstate 405. One of the nation's most crowded freeways will be closed over the weekend. Authorities are hoping to see a repeat of the first 'Carmageddon,' when hundreds of thousands of motorists stayed off the road.
Best laptop deals of the weekBest laptop deals include a Sony VAIO S Series and a Lenovo Utrabook.
RIM surprises market: More people are using BlackBerrysRIM stock surges 20 percent in after-market trading, reporting smaller-than-expected losses and gains in BlackBerry subscribers in emerging markets. But RIM's future hangs on delayed BlackBerry 10.
Asian markets cheer Spain's plans for reformAsian stocks edge up as debt-laden Spain unveils budget plans with sharp cuts in government spending. Euro and Japanese yen climb while dollar falls.
GDP up in Q2The economy continued to expand in Q2 with real GDP increasing at a tepid annualized rate of 1.3% from Q1 2012, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
