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Starbucks to take on Green Mountain's Keurig with single serving coffee makerThe Seattle-based coffee chain says the Verismo will go on sale online, at high-end specialty stores and at some Starbucks cafes this fall. It's keeping the price of the machine a mystery for now.
February marks third straight month of strong jobs growthPayrolls have grown by more than 200,000 jobs for three months in a row, the US Labor Department reported Friday. Unemployment held steady at 8.3 percent. December and January hiring numbers were revised upward.
It's never too early for a college fundThe earlier you start saving for your child's education, the less you'll have to set aside each month.
Lottery winner. Food stamps. In Michigan. Again.Lottery winner: Food stamps not cut off, so she continues using them. With second case of a lottery winner on food stamps, Michigan moves to tighten welfare rules.
Wells Fargo fees pop up in six more statesWells Fargo fees of $7 per month already being applied to checking accounts in 23 states. To avoid Wells Fargo fees, customers must have minimum balance or direct deposit of their paychecks.
Toyota recall: Tacomas, Venzas, Camrys on the listToyota recall involves nearly 700,000 cars from model years 2005 to 2011. The Toyota recall this time involves flaws in the air-bag system and a lamp switch.
'It's the economy, stupid.' Can Mitt Romney woo South with that pitch?Mitt Romney has built his campaign around his background as a business leader who can best manage a fragile economy. But that's far from a slam-dunk pitch with voters in the South.
International Women's Day: Meet the 10 richest women The day before International Women's Day, Forbes magazine released its annual billionaires list for 2012 headed, predictably, by men. But this year, 14 of the richest 100 were women. In honor of International Women’s Day, here’s a countdown of the Top 10, a list that includes a few mining tycoons, a media mogul, and a pair of Wal-Mart heiresses. Which wealthy woman snagged the top spot?
How will Romney pay for his tax cuts?Romney is promising both massive tax cuts and a balanced budget, but it's unclear how he will pay for either.
Tale of two jobs bills: a parable of gridlock in CongressThe House passed the JOBS Act, which businesses call important but incremental. The much more consequential transportation bill, however, remains in partisan gridlock.
Stocks rise as Greece nears debt swap dealThe Dow gained 70 points to close at 12907 Thursday as Greece closed in on a deal to restructure its debt and avoid a default.
Jobless claims increase, but trending lowerInitial jobless claime increased to 362,000 claims from last week’s revised 354,000 claims while seasonally adjusted “continued” claims increased by 10,000 resulting in an “insured” unemployment rate of 2.7 percent.
Greece to investors: take a haircut so we can get our bailoutFor Greece to receive its second international bailout, private lenders need to agree to a substantial debt write-off. The deadline for an agreement is tonight.
Baby clothes too pricey? Try a yard sale.In the early stages of childhood, kids outgrow clothing so quickly that it's unlikely they'll wear out. As a result, it's easy to find secondhand kids' clothes that are practically new.
Mortgage rates dip again. 15-year loan hits new low.Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loan falls to 3.88 percent; 15-year fixed mortgage rates now average 3.13 percent.
Where to invest for 2012? Nine themes.Investors will have to navigate a global recession in 2012. Here are nine investment themes that offer the best opportunities for profit.
The Fed's stock market anxietyThe Federal Reserve is intent on keeping the stock market rolling higher, no matter the cost.
Retirement cuts? American backs off threat.Retirement pay for workers will be frozen, as bankrupt American Airlines backs off threat to terminate pension plans. The freezing of retirement plans will affect flight attendants and ground workers, not pilots.
ADP Report: Private employers added 216,000 jobsADP released the latest installment of their National Employment Report, indicating that the situation for private employment in the U.S. improved in February as private employers added 216,000 jobs in the month.
Greek default? It's already happening, debt deal or not.Greek debt swap may not be a default technically speaking, but it's still a default. Holders of Greek debt and Greece's citizens are feeling its pinch.
