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Droughts send food prices soaring. 20 ways to save.Drought conditions across the country are already affecting meat and dairy prices this year – with a price hike on corn to come. In the face of soaring food prices, here are 20 ways you can cut costs.
- How's business in India? Watch Bangalore
Bangalore, known as a magnet for India's technology jobs, is facing competition for investment from other cities, but business conditions are tough across India.
How a short-term mortgage can save you long-term cashWhen it comes to mortgages, the wide range of available options can be overwhelming. Here are a few basic tips to narrow down your search.
Most stolen car of 2012? The 'winner' is...The most stolen car of 2012 isn't fancy, expensive, or even new. For the fourth year in a row, the 'winner' is the 1994 Honda Accord. Here's why the popular family car topped thieves' lists.
Should Michael Dell resign? Dell continues PC sales slump.Dell CEO Michael Dell is struggling to defend the market share of what was once the world's top PC maker against Asian rivals like Acer and Lenovo, not to mention Apple. Michael Dell intends to slash nearly $2 billion in costs over the next few years.
Nine great cars for back to school While students don’t necessarily have a car on their back-to-school shopping list, when they do, it’s safe to say that they’re “budget constrained” – and that their parents will want safety and dependability. So that gem with the loud exhaust and fast-and-furious spoiler strapped to the trunk is probably a no-go. Instead, think affordable style. Here are nine great used cars that just might occupy the crossroads where young drivers, their parents, and their budget can meet:
Ryan budget is reforming entitlement? No. Destroying it.Entitlement reform? Forget it. In an era of rampant economic insecurity, Ryan’s destruction of Medicaid, food stamps, social security, and other safety nets would cause American families even greater hardship.
BP recalls gas in Indiana. You can recall gas?BP alerts northwest Indiana drivers that their gas may cause hard starts or stalls. Drivers who have experienced such symptoms can call BP for a refund.
House hunting: Know the budget before you startBuying a house can be a minefield of high hopes and dashed expectations. Figuring out exactly how much you can spend before you start will make it a lot easier.
Long cherished, the shorter workweek loses ground in EuropeSince the economic crisis hit in Europe, aggregate hours for full-time workers have increased across the European Union, according to a new report.
Will getting married help or hurt your tax rate?The Tax Policy Center's new marriage bonus and penalty calculator can tell you whether you will pay more or less income tax as a married couple.
The fairy tale of British spending cutsCritics blame David Cameron's spending cuts for causing another recession. What spending cuts?
Canada money controversy: Bank apologizes for 'racist' dollar billCanada money controversy over an $100 banknote featuring an Asian woman prompted the bank's governor to apologize Tuesday. Critics accused the central bank of racism in the Canada money controversy.
- Romney/Ryan economic plan: Five reasons it's a disaster for America
Mitt Romney calls Paul Ryan's detailed budget plan 'marvelous,' and 'bold.' But it would boost unemployment, lower taxes on the wealthy, and slash infrastructure. Is that the kind of boldness we need?
Best Buy second-quarter profit drops 90 percent, missing estimatesThe poor report was announced a day after Best Buy name Hubert Joly, former CEO of the Carlson travel company as its new CEO and president.
Apple vs. Samsung: Battle royale of smartphone behemothsApple vs. Samsung: Apple wants $2.5 billion from Samsung for 'ripping off' it's iPhone and iPad technology. Samsung wants $399 million from Apply for using its technology. Closing arguments in the Apple vs. Samsung fight are expected Tuesday.
Shocker: Stocks defy expectationsStocks have outpaced Wall Street forecasts to an unprecedented degree this year. It almost always works the other way around.
FocusObama plan for high-speed rail, after hitting a bump, chugs forward againHigh-speed rail plans, announced by the White House in 2009, are back on track after Amtrak commits to upgrades in the Northeast and California approves billions to build new tracks.
Greed is (not) good. Here's a better capitalism.Profit should not be the sole goal of business. Profit should be the byproduct of business excellence.
Stock futures nudged higher by possible ECB dealStock futures in the US edged higher Tuesday morning on hopes that the European Central Bank will work out a deal to help Spain and Italy borrow at cheaper rates. Stock futures on the Dow rose 0.2 percent to 13,255.
