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- Why mobile money is popular in Africa, but not in the USAfrican countries like Kenya have leapfrogged traditional banking systems by using mobile phones to store and spend money. Do Africans have the better deal?
Stock prices rally late; Dow up 21Stock prices were falling most of the day but rallied late on a drop and oil prices and bond auctions in Europe. Stock prices buoyed the Dow 21 points to end the day at 12471.
California's high speed rail hits a speed bumpThe head of California's multi-billion dollar high speed rail project has resigned, and the question remains: can the state really finance such a big project?
Fixed mortgage rates hit record low – againFixed mortgage rates for a 30-year loan fall to 3.89 percent. But many Americans can't take advantage of the low fixed mortgage rates.
What Carlyle and Bain Capital can teach us about taxesThanks to the Bain Capital controversy and compensation details from the Carlyle group, the battle over how to tax the compensation of private equity managers may be on again
Coke fungicide prompts tests of Minute Maid and Simply Orange juicesCoke fungicide: Coca-Cola Co. alerted the FDA to a fungicide in its Minute Maid and Simply Orange brands of orange juice as well as a competitor's brand.
For big buys, wait 30 daysSpend the month before a large purchase deciding if you need the item, doing research, and deciding on a price limit
Ford recalls: Is your SUV, minivan on the list?Ford recalls older Escape SUVs and Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey for separate safety problems. Fire and loss of power problems triggered the Ford recalls.
Jobless claims have gone upDespite last week's good job market news, new unemployment claims increased by 24000
Biggest financial trap of 2012: US Treasury debtUS debt is becoming less valuable as Americans grow poorer and poorer
Stock prices rally, but investors drop outStock prices have been buoyant in the opening weeks of 2012, but rallying stock prices may not stop investors from staying away from the markets
How space aliens could fix the economyAn other-worldly market for goods would increase demand for exports and prop up the economy, some Keynesians suggest.- Think you're smart about money? Take our US currency quiz.
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Bankruptcy filing for 'Jerry Maguire' sports agentBankruptcy filing delayed for several years to try to pay off debts, says superstar agent Leigh Steinberg, who served as inspiration for movie 'Jerry Maguire.' But aggressive actions by creditors forced bankruptcy filing.
Save money and time with automatic bill payIf your money is already accounted for, you're less likely to spend it on things you don't need. Paying your bills automatically from your checking account makes it easy.
Why we need business people in politicsBusiness skills might not necessarily fit with government policy, but business people are good for one thing–dealing with other business people
Orange juice being tested for a fungicide by FDAOrange juice with fungicide? The FDA is stepping up testing of orange juice after a juice company alerted the agency to low levels of the fungicide carbendazim in orange juice brands.
Avoiding fiscal dragThere are several risk factors for the economy this year, but fiscal drag is one that we can avoid with smart policy
Forget your manners and talk about moneyKeeping quiet about you finances, particularly with your loved ones, is a surefire way to run into money problems
Stocks fall on threat of a European recessionThe Dow dropped 13 points to close at 12449 after the European Union projected slow economic growth in 2012
