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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
Mitt Romney and the Bain of capitalismIf Romney's opponents are going to accuse him of doing things that are bad for society during his time at Bain Capital, then they need to propose laws that would prevent such things from happening in the future. They won't.
Are Twinkies in decline? Hostess files for Chapter 11.Twinkies, Wonder Bread, and other Hostess products should still reach consumers, the company says. Hostess blames labor costs, not declining Twinkies sales, for Chapter 11 filing.
What makes democracy work? Ignorance.Collective ignorance is essential to the democratic process because it keeps extremists from dominating politics
Mortgage rates trend lower and lowerThe average rate for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage (from FHA and conforming GSE data) increased 2 basis points to 4.03% since last week, but the overall trend continues to slide
Tax-deferred 401(k) plans good news for workersWhile lower-wage workers get less of a tax benefit than their higher-paid colleagues, their wages fall by much less for every dollar their employer contributes to their retirement plan.
Stocks fall on Europe woesStocks down in Europe ahead of key European bond auctions. Futures point to lower open for stocks in US.
