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Consumer confidence index takes a big hit in AugustConsumer confidence index in the US plunged to its lowest level since November 2011, hinting the Americans are feeling worse about the economy than they have in a long time. The drop in the consumer confidence index is the latest swing for the volatile measure, which has been on a roller-coaster for much of the past year.
- George W. Bush is the GOP's real Hurricane Isaac
Hurricane Isaac swung wide of the Republican National Convention, but the storm may score a direct hit in another way: by bringing back unwanted reminders of the George W. Bush presidency.
European Central Bank prez skips key financial meetingEuropean Central Bank president Mario Draghi will skip Friday's pivotal meeting of the world's central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Mr. Draghi has promised that the European Central Bank will do everything it can to save the euro, sending the currency's value surging to seven-week highs.
Marissa Mayer and the 'mommy track': Is the work/life balance truly possible?Is it really up to the Yahoo! CEO and expectant mother to show women how to rise to the top of the corporate world?
- The market holds its breath
As Ben Bernanke and ECB President Mario Draghi get set to make speeches later this week, the stock market waits and hopes for good news.
My Nissan Leaf life: How an electric car hit my budgetBefore you buy an electric car, like a Chevy Volt or Nissan Leaf, it makes sense to figure out how it will hit your pocketbook and your cash flow.
Taking your car complaint online? Chrysler, GM, and Ford will see it.Trying to solve a car problem online can lead you down a rabbit hole of obscure fan forums and discussion boards. Useless? Hardly. Car companies are seeing – and solving – common posted complaints.
Why Apple escalated its war on Samsung – and wonApple, Samsung battle began two years ago and devolved into a fundamental disagreement over the importance of design patents. Samsung now faces huge damages and a potential ban on sales of its Galaxy smartphones and tablets.
Is your college student properly insured?College is pricey enough without unexpected costs. Ensure that your college-age child is properly covered in these four areas: car insurance, health insurance, property insurance, and tuition insurance.
School supplies: More toxic than toys?School supplies contain higher levels of toxics than federal rules allow for toys. New York Sen. Schumer wants to give EPA more control over toxic chemicals in school supplies and other consumer products.
Housing prices negotiations stalled? Why closing costs are your best bargaining chip.Housing prices to high for you, but too low for the seller? Don't fret. Asking a stubborn seller to cover closing costs ill lead to housing prices that make both of you happy.
Four questions for a commission-only brokerDespite the wealth of financial information available these days, commission-only brokerage firms still exist. Here are four questions that could take them down.
Gas prices rise as Isaac throttles the GulfGas prices are expected to jump 10 cents Monday to $3.008 per gallon. The rise in gas prices comes as Tropical Storm Isaac churns its way through the Gulf of Mexico.
Fiscal cliff vs. tax-cut extension is gloom or doom. Is there another way?CBO's 'gloom' scenario means pushing the economy off the 'fiscal cliff' into recession. But deficits would plunge. 'Doom' means no recession but dangerous levels of debt.
Are compacts better than subcompacts for gas mileage?Smaller doesn't always mean more efficient. Ford's Focus compact gets virtually identical mileage that the Fiesta subcompact does.
Romney's lying machineEvery campaign exaggerates and distorts. But Mitt Romney's campaign has a well-financed machine of distortions behind it.
Hitler and the false lure of more is betterNazi Germany's economy was not a central planning success, it was a disaster. Is there a lesson for today?
Greener cars have improved L.A. air qualitySmog-producing compounds in Los Angeles are down 98 percent since the 1960s. They're down by half just since 2002, thanks to higher-mileage cars.
Does Apple patent victory mean fewer smartphone choices?Apple's $1 billion jury award may keep others from making Android smartphones, fearing an Apple lawsuit. Samsung vows to fight the verdict.
Apple vs. Samsung: California jury awards Apple $1 billionA jury decided Friday that Samsung stole Apple's iPhone and iPad technology. Judge has not yet ruled on whether Samsung must pull all of it's smartphones and tablets from the US market.
