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• new!It's time to rethink retirement

  

  When Social Security was created in 1937, the average American lived to age 60. Since then, medical advances have added decades to life expectancy. Most 55-year-olds today will see their 82nd birthday.
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• new!Dry cleaning bills: Prepare for more pain

  

  If your weekly dry cleaning bill already has you cringing, brace yourself for more pain. As soon as your next pickup, prices may be higher.
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• new!'Significant' rise in electric bills seen

  

  Higher electric bills. Emphasis on solar power. A surge in electric cars.
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• new!Mass transit use jumps amid high gas prices

  

  Mass transit use jumped 5% in the first quarter of 2012, as high gas prices and a rebounding economy put more people on the bus and train.
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• Where trailer homes rent for $2,000 a month

  

  In the oil boomtowns of southern Kansas, enterprising residents are turning into real estate moguls, renting out everything from double-wide trailers to rooms in an old bank for as much as $2,000 a month.
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• Credit union membership spikes in first quarter

  

  After hitting record membership last year, credit unions are still piling on new customers.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 5:11pm -
• Getting a promotion: Sure you even want one?

  

  Moving from a technical or sales position into management is usually a lot more complicated -- and sometimes less desirable -- than it seems.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 1:45pm -
• 'Should I invest my $10,000 windfall in stocks?'

  

  I'm 29 and just came into an extra $10,000. My overall finances are in good shape, so I want to put some of this money into the stock market. How do you recommend I do that? -- John H., Encino, Calif.
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• Inside the Junk Castle home

  

  Castles usually evoke images of moats and drawbridges, court jesters and thrones -- basically, the stuff of fairy tales. But the Junk Castle in rural Pullman, Wash., is far from anything you'll see in a children's story book.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 1:16pm -
• 5 things to know about certified used cars

  

  Shopping for a used car? Buying a certified pre-owned car can certainly give you some peace of mind. But just because it's "certified" doesn't mean it's problem-free.
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• Estate tax is going up - maybe

  

  The estate tax was here. Then it was gone. Now it's back. And it's about to become much bigger next year.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 9:23am -
• Employers still cutting back on benefits

  

  Slashed health care coverage and frozen wages were the hallmark of the recession -- at least for those who held onto their jobs. Yet even though the economy has improved, many of the employee benefits that were once guarantees are starting to look li…
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 8:28pm -
• Hedging won't save your portfolio or pension

  

  Since the financial crisis, Wall Street and investors have been enamored with creating the perfect hedge to protect portfolios against another market crash.
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• How big is our big deficit?

  

  
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• What you need to know about the budget

  

  
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• Tax facts: Half really don't pay up?

  

  
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• new!Retirement: Financial security for the long road ahead
  When Social Security was created in 1937, the average American lived to age 60. Since then, medical advances have added decades to life expectancy. Most 55-year-olds today will see their 82nd birthday.Problem ...
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• new!Obama win could cost Romney $5M in personal taxes

  

  To see where the presidential candidates stand on taxing the rich, just look at how they'd tax themselves. Under his own proposal, Mitt Romney would pay half what he would under President Barack Obama's ...
  - 1 hour ago, 4 Jun 12, 8:17am -
• new!WellPoint To buy 1-800 Contacts for $900 million: WSJ
  Health insurer WellPoint Inc plans to buy contact-lens and eyewear retailer 1-800 Contacts Inc for a transaction value close to $900 million, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing a person familiar ...
  - 2 hours ago, 4 Jun 12, 7:34am -
• new!Mortgage or credit card debt? Which to pay first
  Dear Debt Adviser,My husband and I have a considerable amount of debt -- about $35,000 in credit card debt, a first mortgage of $84,500 at 5 percent interest and a second mortgage of $78,000 at 9 percent ...
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• new!Forget 'If I had a million dollars.' I want $3M!
  If you think you'll need $1 million to retire, you'd better make it $3 million. Setting the stage for financial security in your golden years requires diligent savings starting … yesterday. In order to ...
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• new!Savings bonds or 529 for kid's college fund?
  Dear Dr. Don,Is there any way to get a paper copy of a Series I saving bond that you now have to purchase online? Also, when saving for college, is it a better investment to buy Series I savings bonds ...
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• new!Will your insurance stand up to a tornado?
  It seems to appear out of nowhere and is gone within minutes, but in that short time a tornado can devastate a home. The vital question is: Can your home insurance withstand its winds?About 1,000 tornadoes ...
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• new!Go the distance with travel card rewards
  Credit card issuers are beefing up their travel rewards offerings ahead of the busy summer travel season.Bank of America recently introduced two new travel cards for consumers, while Capital One concluded ...
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• new!6 spectacular Father's Day getaways
  What to get for DadLet's face it; we may have Mother's Day gifts down to a science, but Father's Day is still a major puzzler.What are the male equivalents of flowers and chocolates? Or homemade cards ...
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• new!Infographic: Looking back at the word 'bank'
  Hot for words » Look Back At The Word Bank Download PDF More From Bankrate.com CD penalties High-yield chasers beware How bank checks work
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• new!Reports: Oman oil strikers returned to jobs
  Oman's state media says nearly 400 workers in the country's oil industry are being reinstated after they were fired for staging strikes seeking better conditions and pay.The Sunday reports say the deal ...
  - 21 hours ago, 3 Jun 12, 12:37pm -
• new!Are Your Retirement-Portfolio Withdrawals Fixed or Variable?
  The fixed-percentage model has its champions, but other readers argue that flexibility is valuable.
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• US employers waiting and watching before hiring

  

  Business has picked up. Yet American companies are too nervous to step up hiring.The economy seems so gripped by uncertainties that many employers have decided to manage with the staff they have. They ...
  - 1 day ago, 2 Jun 12, 11:53pm -
• News Summary: GM moves to cut pension liability
  THE CHANGE: General Motors Co. will offer one-time buyouts to 42,000 U.S. white-collar retirees. For another 76,000, it will buy a group annuity that will make monthly payments to retirees.THE SAVINGS: ...
  - 2 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 10:43pm -
• GM to shift white-collar pensions to annuity
  General Motors Co. will change the way it makes pension payments to white-collar retirees, shoring up its finances by offering buyouts and shifting liabilities to an annuity.The moves will unload $26 billion ...
  - 2 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 10:02pm -
• Student Loan Rates To Double
  As of July 1st, be prepared for student loans rates to go up.
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• U.S. sees a decline in millionaires
  U.S. sees a decline in millionaires
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 9:32pm -
• A tale of 2 US employment surveys, at a glance
  The U.S. economy added just 69,000 jobs in May, below April's gain of 77,000 and the fewest in a year. Yet the unemployment rate rose.How did the rate rise despite a small job gain?Because the government ...
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 8:49pm -
• GM to buy out white-collar pensions
  General Motors Co. will change the way it makes pension payments to white-collar retirees, cutting its underfunded U.S. pension obligation by $26 billion.The company announced on Friday that it will offer ...
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 7:11pm -
• Baby Boomers Search for Second Careers
  Many baby boomers plan to keep working in some capacity after retirement. While some people will delay retirement because they need the money, others will take a job to ward off boredom and keep busy. ...
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 6:37pm -
• Analysis: Economic worry tightens CEOs' grip on spending
  CEOs will hold their wallets a little bit tighter heading into the summer after the long-awaited recovery in U.S. employment stumbled in May. The United States had been a relative bright spot this year ...
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 6:36pm -
• Cyber criminals using new tricks for break-ins
  Remember all those phony emails that purport to be from your bank, asking you to click on a link and turn over your account information?Cyber experts say criminals have moved on and are using new methods.A ...
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 6:30pm -
• News Summary: New tricks for online break-ins
  THE OLD WAY: Scams came through phony emails that purport to be from your bank, asking you to click on a link and turn over your account information.THE NEW WAY: A cybersecurity banking official says criminals ...
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• Number of U.S. millionaires declines 2.5%
  Boston Consulting Group's annual study of global wealth shows U.S. millionaire households declined 2.5% in 2011.
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• Retailers now selling liquor in Washington
  A Seattle grocery store held a midnight party and dozens of people showed up early Friday to be the first to buy liquor from a private retailer.Shoppers seemed to be in high spirits at the Metropolitan ...
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 4:21pm -
• Correction: Choosing-Nursing-Homes story
  In a story May 23 about choosing nursing homes, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requires patients get a minimum amount of daily attention from ...
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 3:23pm -
• How State and Local Taxes Shape Your Retirement
  Federal taxes on income, investment gains, and Social Security benefits dominate most discussions of retiree tax issues. But while we may complain or even seek to change these taxes, they tend to affect ...
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• Gospel artists flock to Atlanta to advance career

  

  Christian rapper Lecrae first came to Atlanta as a teenager for a youth conference in 1999, but what ultimately convinced him to lay down roots here was its thriving gospel music scene."Atlanta is ...
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 1:35pm -
• Why You Should Follow George Costanza's Advice in the Equity Markets Right Now
  It's a classic and well-known Seinfeld scene. It starts with George sitting in the coffee shop, lamenting about his life. He tells of how much promise he had, but every decision he has ever made has been ...
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• Got a fine art? Get a small business loan from Borro
  Got a fine art? Get a small business loan from Borro
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• Small business hiring slows in May: NFIB

  

  Hiring by small businesses slowed in May, but there was a slight increase in the number of employers planning to create new jobs, the National Federation of Independent Business said. A survey by the NFIB ...
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• Estate tax increase: Forgotten fiscal cliff issue
  Estate tax increase: Forgotten fiscal cliff issue
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• Small business lending cools in April for fourth month

  

  Lending to small business in the United States eased in April for the fourth month in a row as companies were hesitant to bulk up their operations, boding poorly for stronger economic growth, a report ...
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 9:13am -
• Before a move, pay down mortgage or save up?
  Dear Dr. Don,I am a 50-year-old single man who has been aggressively paying down my home mortgage with the goal of eventually paying it off way ahead of the loan term. Recently, I've decided that I may ...
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 7:01am -
• 6 questions to ask before a home refinance
  6 questions to ask before a refinance 1 of 8A home mortgage refinance may sound like a good idea in theory, but it's not always possible or desirable.For starters, lenders have tightened up the approval ...
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 7:01am -
• Taxes 101: A primer for college students
  Filing a tax return may seem even less relevant to a full-time college student's life than one of the dreadful lectures they have to endure in class.Although the deadline for filing this year has come ...
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 7:01am -
• 4 car maintenance checks to help you save
  If you've been avoiding car maintenance or repairs because you can't afford it, it's quite likely you'll end up spending more money in the long run.A recent study by the Car Care Council found that 84 ...
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 7:01am -
• Will car loan payoff improve credit score?
  Dear Driving for Dollars,Will my credit score go up if I pay off the remaining balance on my car loan?-- Stacey Dear Stacey,Paying off an installment loan -- a loan that is for a fixed amount for a set ...
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• Smartphone apps make car insurance handier
  The next time you need to handle a routine matter with your car insurance carrier, there's a good chance you can take care of it with your smartphone."Pretty much all of the major carriers have apps ...
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• 5 tips for booking the best hotel deals
  Snag the best hotel rateIf you've vacationed lately, chances are you were able to rest that much easier because you snagged a bargain hotel rate."In 2009, in the depth of the recession, average room ...
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DailyFinance.com

• new!5 Things to Watch on Wall Street This Week

  

  Filed under: Investing, Stocks in the News, Market NewsThere's never a dull moment on Wall Street. Let's go over some of the items that will help shape the week that lies ahead.1. Game On: We're getting to that time of year when diehard gamers have…
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• new!529 College Savings Plans: What You Need to Know

  

  Filed under: College FinanceBy Mandi WoodruffCollege tuition rates are heading nowhere but up these days, leaving parents and students more reliant on state-funded financial aid and student loans to finance higher education.What might be the mo…
  - 5 hours ago, 4 Jun 12, 4:10am -
• Travel Tips: How to Make the Most of Your Leftover Foreign Currency

  

  Filed under: Technology, Currency, TravelIf you've ever come back from a trip with some foreign coins jangling in your pocket, you know that your choices are limited: Exchange at a bank, or throw them into a drawer until the next trip. But bank excha…
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• Stock Markets to Eurozone: Darn it, You're Ruining Everything

  

  Filed under: Market NewsThat giant sucking sound you hear is money -- lots of it -- fleeing stock markets around the globe for the safe havens of the U.S., German, and U.K. sovereign bond markets. It's fear talking -- fear of intensifying crisis in t…
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• IRS To-Dos Before You Say 'I Do'

  

  Filed under: TaxesPlanning a wedding takes a huge amount of effort. But as much as you may not want to add one more thing to your to-do list, you really need to get a handle on how getting married will affect your relationship with Uncle Sam and the…
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• Private Equity Can Do Good, Says Clinton on Romney's Bain Career

  

  Filed under: Goldman Sachs , Citigroup, Money and PoliticsPresident Obama has evidently decided to make assailing Bain Capital the centerpiece of his campaign against Mitt Romney, the private equity firm's former chief executive. Now the president ju…
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 7:30pm -
• 'Pasty' Tax Battle Burns British Politicians -- and Possibly Your 401(k)

  

  Filed under: TaxesIf there was any hope left that Europe might get serious about fixing its debt problems -- making the tough spending cuts and tougher tax hikes necessary to repair its fraying national balance sheets -- then this latest news out of…
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 3:50pm -
• Did Facebook Ruin the IPO Party for Everyone Else?

  

  Filed under: Technology, Investing, Facebook, Market NewsFacebook's (FB) belly flop of an IPO continues to make waves.The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Kayak -- the popular travel website that was supposed to be the next major dot-com to go…
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 2:33pm -
• Disney World Scammers Scored Four Years of Free Vacations

  

  Filed under: Walt Disney, CrimeBy Mandi WoodruffA trio of Florida men have been charged with running an elaborate free vacation scheme in the "Happiest Place on Earth," Disney World.Officials told WFTV Joseph Geiger, Robert Falk and Steven Nero al…
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• Can One-Way Tickets Save You Money on Airfare?

  

  Filed under: Delta Air Lines, TravelBooking air travel in one-way increments isn't just for long-term backpackers and spur-of-the-moment wanderers anymore.According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, one-third of all airline travelers in…
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 1:16pm -

• Don't Let the Facebook Debacle Damage Your Retirement Plan

  

  Filed under: Retirement, Investing, FacebookFew things in the investing world have gotten more attention than the much-anticipated Facebook (FB) IPO this month. Yet unfortunately, the lesson that millions of hopeful investors learned the hard way…
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• Easy Credit Is Back -- at Least for Car Buyers

  

  Filed under: Ford Motor Co, Bank of America, Citigroup, Toyota, Credit, AutosAuto loans are easier to get now than they have been in years. That's the conclusion of a new report from credit research firm Experian, which said Tuesday that during the f…
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• Netflix Owes $9 Million for Being Nosy for a Bit Too Long

  

  Filed under: Company News, Media, NetflixNetflix (NFLX) can't seem to say goodbye -- and now it's paying the price for its inability to move on.The country's leading video service will be shelling out $9 million to settle a class-action privacy law…
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• Your Smartphone's Camera Will Revolutionize How You Bank

  

  Filed under: JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo & Co, Banking, Family MoneyTerreece Clarke used to hate the chore of depositing checks. Every month, the freelance writer in Columbus, Ohio, would get three to five checks, each of which requ…
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 5:54pm -
• This Bright-Eyed Young Man Was Utterly Demolished By Student Loans

  

  Filed under: People, DebtEven as total outstanding student debt rises to $1 trillion, lawmakers have yet to allow loans to be discharged in bankruptcy. Without an escape clause, these loans can strangle a person.Take 36-year-old Nick Keith, who rem…
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 5:05pm -
• 'Like' This Blouse? New Clothes Hangers Display Facebook Likes

  

  Filed under: Macy's, Facebook, Secret ShopperIf the racks of clothes at C&A's Brazilian stores could talk, they'd say, "You like me! You really like me!" The international fashion chain is testing the power of Facebook (FB) to prompt in store purch…
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• Why to Save for Retirement First, Your Kids' Tuition Second

  

  Filed under: Power of PlanningEven when times aren't tough, no one has enough money to do everything they want. Nowadays, people have had to do some serious acrobatics to stretch their hard-earned dollars as far as they can.But even if you do have…
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 3:15pm -
• As Affluent Consumers Pay Up, High-End Grocers Pay Out

  

  Filed under: Earnings, Whole Foods, Retail, FoodThe economic recovery may not be ripe yet, but affluent shoppers apparently aren't having a problem paying a premium for high-end groceries.Shares of upscale supermarket operator The Fresh Market (TFM…
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 2:50pm -
• Walmart Ending Membership in Conservative Group

  

  Filed under: Company News, Coca-Cola Company, Kraft Foods, Wal-Mart Stores, McDonald's, Procter & GambleBy Jessica WohlROGERS, Ark. -- Walmart Stores (WMT), the world's No. 1 retailer and the biggest seller of firearms in the United States, is dro…
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 2:15pm -
• Facebook, Week Two: Fortunes Made and Fortunes Lost (Mostly Lost)

  

  Filed under: Investing, Facebook, Stocks in the News, Market NewsIt's not quite two weeks since Facebook went public, and the saga of the IPO continues to provide a near-endless stream of headlines. The most recent victim is, surprisingly, Mark Zucke…
  - 5 days ago, 30 May 12, 9:20pm -
• How to Retire With the Same Income You Have Now

  

  Filed under: RetirementOn May 1, the Social Security Administration replaced its physically mailed annual benefits statement with an online system at www.ssa.gov that provides you with the same information.The shift to online statements will save t…
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• Smishing Scams: Sorry, You Did Not Win a $1,000 Target Gift Card

  

  Filed under: Technology, Wal-Mart Stores, Target Corp, Best Buy, CrimeCyberspace is chock-full of scammers trying to steal our money and even our identities. Most of us know how to avoid the common scam come-ons, but there are always new ones popping…
  - 5 days ago, 30 May 12, 7:38pm -
• Teen's Facebook Posting Gets Her Mom's House Robbed

  

  Filed under: Facebook, Consumer AllyBy Jill KrasnyHere's another reason you might consider quitting Facebook: Posting photos of your cash could get you robbed. Daily Telegraph's Clementine Quero reports a 17-year-old was helping her 72-year-old g…
  - 5 days ago, 30 May 12, 6:15pm -
• Why Research In Motion Will Never Be Great Again

  

  Filed under: Technology, Google , Microsoft, Research In Motion, Apple, Stocks in the NewsIf you've ever wanted to buy a fading yet still somewhat relevant smartphone specialist, maybe the next Research In Motion (RIMM) owner will be you.The compan…
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• Rail Savings: Why You Should Trade Planes for Trains Next Trip

  

  Filed under: Family Money, TravelAirlines want you to pay up. And not just in the form of higher overall fares -- although booking website Kayak.com predicts those will rise 3% this summer -- but also in terms of where you sit. Choose window or ais…
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• How I Went Bankrupt at 23

  

  Filed under: Personal Finance, Credit CardsBy Amanda Chatel For as long as I can remember, my father warned me about the dangers of credit cards.After I got my first job the summer after high school senior year, it became clear just how irrespons…
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• Too Much to Do? Hand Off Some Tasks to Your Personal Assistant

  

  Filed under: LifestyleAccording to most experts, the average American's leisure time has increased fairly steadily over the past hundred years, but it still often feels like there aren't enough hours in the day. And between the always-lurking threat…
  - 5 days ago, 30 May 12, 2:05pm -
• Does Facebook Want to Place Your Face? Face.com Buyout Eyed

  

  Filed under: Technology, Investing, FacebookFacebook (FB) has been a bit of a shutterbug lately, and its latest snapshot may be to acquire face-recognition specialist Face.com.Reports began to surface on Monday indicating that Facebook was looking…
  - 6 days ago, 29 May 12, 9:05pm -
• How People Just Like You Planned Their Way to a Rich Retirement

  

  Filed under: RetirementThe world is full of secrets. We may envy our neighbors next door, with their fancy new cars and in-ground pool, but we might simply be unaware that they're drowning in debt. (The average household with credit card debt owes ro…
  - 6 days ago, 29 May 12, 8:53pm -
• Luxury Hoteliers Aim to Please Kids (and Their Parents)

  

  Filed under: Travel, LifestyleThe summer traveling season is officially upon us. With the uber-competitive luxury hotel industry fighting for every customer, chains are continuing to offer various loyalty programs and incentives to earn your family's…
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Smart Money

• new!Why Gold Doesn't Belong in Your Portfolio
  Hough: Gold defies efforts to calculate its worth -- or even to describe how it behaves as an investment.
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• new!Dental Price Clubs: Should You Bite?
  Popken: Since even the best dental plans are quickly maxed out, some are turning to price clubs.
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• 6 Ways to Cut Theme Park Prices
  Deal of the Day: Many theme parks and resorts are lifting prices for the summer season. Here's how to snag a better deal.
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 9:37pm -
• Can Billionaire Manager Ron Baron Regain His Touch?
  Ron Baron could do no wrong as a stock picker in the '80s and '90s. But as Baron has become more baronial, performance has suffered.
  - 5 days ago, 30 May 12, 3:57pm -
• 4 Tips for Refinancing Your Mortgage
  Interest rates are hitting new record lows, but banks are making the process difficult. Here's how you can improve your chances.
  - 5 days ago, 29 May 12, 9:55pm -
• 10 Things Presidential Candidates Won't Say
  We reveal the secrets from both sides of the campaign trail.
  - 6 days ago, 29 May 12, 4:31pm -
• Turn Your Bathroom Into an At-Home Day Spa
  Resort-style fixtures can transform a boring bathroom.
  - 19 days ago, 16 May 12, 5:26pm -
• How to Take Control of Your 401(k)
  Ruffenach: Chances are good the funds in your 401(k) yield only about 2 percent.
  - 20 days ago, 15 May 12, 7:25pm -

Consumer Reports

• new!Facebook Privacy - from Consumer Reports

  

  Facebook Privacy - from Consumer ReportsFacebook's privacy policy is tougher to comprehend than the typical bank statement. Here are some tips to help you protect your privacy. From Consumer Rep…
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• Redesigned 2013 Lexus ES gets less bland, new hybrid

  

  Redesigned 2013 Lexus ES gets less bland, new hybridLexus has released more details about the upcoming redesign of its bread-and-butter ES sedan. For the first time, the ES will be available with…
  - 2 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 9:59pm -
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.7.0 and its low-cost rivals (audio)

  

  Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.7.0 and its low-cost rivals (audio)What a relief: We're happy to see more lower-priced, smaller, decent-performing tablets appearing on the market. Samsung has a new entry fo…
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 7:59pm -
• Paying more for a dishwasher can buy you more convenience

  

  Paying more for a dishwasher can buy you more convenienceIn Consumer Reports latest review of dishwashers we named models from Bosch and Whirlpool as CR Best Buys. They cost $700 and $500. But so…
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 6:59pm -
• Five ways to save when installing a new floor

  

  Five ways to save when installing a new floorWhen Consumer Reports tests flooring it mimics the comings and goings of a busy household with repeated passes under an abrasion machine. We do this w…
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 5:59pm -
• Testing the upgrades to the 2013 Ford Taurus

  

  Testing the upgrades to the 2013 Ford TaurusFord has made a number of enhancements to the Taurus large sedan for the 2013 model year promising improvements in fuel economy and performance. We jus…
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 4:59pm -
• How much fun is the 2013 Scion FR-S on the track?

  

  How much fun is the 2013 Scion FR-S on the track?Consumer Reports takes its car testing very seriously. After all, we are the only media organization that buys all the cars that it tests, running…
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 3:59pm -
• U.S. ranks 131st in the world in preventing premature births

  

  U.S. ranks 131st in the world in preventing premature birthsEach year, 12 percent of American babies, or nearly half a million infants, enter the world too soon. That gives us a premature birth r…
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 1:59pm -
• A Flex Seal Claim Check - from Consumer Reports

  

  A Flex Seal Claim Check - from Consumer ReportsIn a promotional video, a pitchman for Flex Seal applies the product to a screen door inserted in the bottom of a rowboat, then launches the boat. I…
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 4:00am -
• In lightbulb lab, LEDs have been on 8,000 hours and counting

  

  In lightbulb lab, LEDs have been on 8,000 hours and counting To help you save energy, we leave our lightbulbs on. And two of our top-rated light-emitting diodes have been cycling on and off for t…
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 8:29pm -

• Adopting stronger graduated licensing laws could sharply reduce deaths and crashes

  

  Adopting stronger graduated licensing laws could sharply reduce deaths and crashes If every state strengthened all five areas of their graduated licensing laws, more than 500 teen lives could be…
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 7:29pm -
• The surface transportation bill can help make cars safer, if it doesn't cut corners

  

  The surface transportation bill can help make cars safer, if it doesn't cut cornersAs the federal government works on the surface transportation bill now before Congress, Consumer Reports and its…
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 6:14pm -
• More Twitter users, and more with smart phones

  

  More Twitter users, and more with smart phonesA new report from the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project may startle some Twitter doubters out there: As of February, 2012, appro…
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 5:59pm -
• Get ready for ultra high-definition (4K) TVs

  

  Get ready for ultra high-definition (4K) TVsAt the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) back in January, we had a chance to see some demos of the first of a new breed of higher-resolution TVs that pro…
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 5:29pm -
• New Nissan system makes it easier to maintain tire pressure

  

  New Nissan system makes it easier to maintain tire pressureNissan has rolled out a new feature that makes it easier to keep your tires properly inflated. Just grab an air hose and start adding ai…
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 3:59pm -
• Ideas and top values in our guide to updating your kitchen

  

  Ideas and top values in our guide to updating your kitchenWhat countertop material stands up best to staining? Should you go with a range or a cooktop/wall oven combo? Which manufacturers make th…
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 11:00am -
• Consumer Reports Teams with Massachusetts Group to Rate Nearly 500 Primary Care Doctors’ Practices

  

  Consumer Reports Teams with Massachusetts Group to Rate Nearly 500 Primary Care Doctors’ PracticesCR and Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) Jointly Release Evaluations of Doctors’ Pr…
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 9:59am -
• Consumer Reports: The Best Frozen Treats for summer

  

  Consumer Reports: The Best Frozen Treats for summerProducts from 365 Everyday Value, Häagen-Dazs, Dove, and Walgreens earn high marks in taste-tests of strawberry fruit bars, ice cream bars, and…
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 9:59am -
• Consumer Reports Kitchen Guide Helps Homeowners Get The Luxury Look—For Thousands Less

  

  Consumer Reports Kitchen Guide Helps Homeowners Get The Luxury Look—For Thousands LessSpecial 26-page section features spending traps to avoid, Ratings of big and small kitchen appliances, and l…
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 9:59am -
• Sunscreens - from Consumer Reports

  

  Sunscreens - from Consumer ReportsOf the 18 top-selling sunscreen products Consumer Reports tested for the June '12 issue, seven were very good at protecting against UVA radiation, and excellent a…
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 4:00am -
• Samsung's Smart TVs get turned on by a Victoria's Secret model

  

  Samsung's Smart TVs get turned on by a Victoria's Secret modelFor its latest televisions, Samsung is touting the gesture controls you use to operate the sets. In case you weren't paying attention…
  - 5 days ago, 30 May 12, 9:29pm -
• California utility recycles its one millionth refrigerator

  

  California utility recycles its one millionth refrigeratorIn a crushing feat, a California utility recently recycled its one millionth refrigerator. That's enough to fill a football stadium and A…
  - 5 days ago, 30 May 12, 8:59pm -
• Toys R Us Imaginarium activity centers recalled due to choking hazard

  

  Toys R Us Imaginarium activity centers recalled due to choking hazardToys R Us has recalled 24,000 of its Imaginarium activity centers because the small wooden knobs attaching the xylophone keys…
  - 5 days ago, 30 May 12, 8:29pm -
• Safety review needed for metal-bristle grill brushes, says Sen. Schumer

  

  Safety review needed for metal-bristle grill brushes, says Sen. SchumerFollowing reports of people injured after they ingested metal bristles that had fallen off grill brushes and stuck to meat t…
  - 5 days ago, 30 May 12, 7:59pm -
• Our new 2013 Volkswagen Passat CC adds a seat and some makeup

  

  Our new 2013 Volkswagen Passat CC adds a seat and some makeupA sleek version of the previous-generation Volkswagen Passat, the CC sacrifices function for style. But an update for 2013 added funct…
  - 5 days ago, 30 May 12, 6:59pm -
• A generator can help you through another hurricane season

  

  A generator can help you through another hurricane seasonWith tropical storm Beryl dumping buckets of rain on them, residents of the Southeast needed no reminder that it's National Hurricane Prep…
  - 5 days ago, 30 May 12, 5:04pm -
• Family car all-season tire update reveals potential savings with low-rolling resistance tires

  

  Family car all-season tire update reveals potential savings with low-rolling resistance tiresAt the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center, the team continues to work on evaluating some 80 different t…
  - 5 days ago, 30 May 12, 4:29pm -
• Obstacles to switching banks stifle consumer choice

  

  Obstacles to switching banks stifle consumer choiceYou might be fed up with your bank, but moving your money to a new one can be a real hassle, especially since banks put up roadblocks to get you…
  - 5 days ago, 30 May 12, 3:29pm -
• Report Details Obstacles to Switching Banks That Stifle Consumer Choice

  

  Report Details Obstacles to Switching Banks That Stifle Consumer ChoiceConsumers Union Offers Recommendations For Making It Easier For Consumers To Move Their Money To A New Bank SAN FRANCISCO, C…
  - 5 days ago, 30 May 12, 2:10pm -
• 10 smart cars for teens, starting them off right on the road of life

  

  10 smart cars for teens, starting them off right on the road of lifeAs another school year winds down, many young drivers want a car so they can get to and from a summer job and drive around thei…
  - 5 days ago, 30 May 12, 12:59pm -
• Dill Pickles - from Consumer Reports

  

  Dill Pickles - from Consumer ReportsFor the June '12 issue, Consumer Reports asked five trained tasters to spend 3 days sampling 10 brands of dill pickle. Best of the barrel was ... Dill Pickles…
  - 5 days ago, 30 May 12, 4:00am -
• What the color of your front door says about you

  

  What the color of your front door says about youChanging the color of your front door is one of the quickest ways to spiff up your home's curb appeal. And, according to the Paint Quality Institut…
  - 5 days ago, 29 May 12, 9:59pm -
• Average gas prices--May 28, 2012

  

  Average gas prices--May 28, 2012Gas prices continue to drop across the country compared to the week before. The national gasoline average is $.13 below the price this time last year. Diesel fuel…
  - 5 days ago, 29 May 12, 9:59pm -
• 5 money-saving DIY tips for car owners

  

  5 money-saving DIY tips for car ownersAs cars have become more advanced over time, it has been increasingly difficult for enterprising owners to perform basic maintenance and repairs. While some…
  - 6 days ago, 29 May 12, 8:29pm -
• "529 Day" aims to educate America about college savings

  

  "529 Day" aims to educate America about college savingsIn case you haven't heard, today is "529 Day," part of an effort to create some buzz around the tax-advantaged college savings vehicles know…
  - 6 days ago, 29 May 12, 7:59pm -
• What does new limit for child lead poisoning mean for your family?

  

  What does new limit for child lead poisoning mean for your family?You've probably heard that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week lowered the limit for child lead poisoning fr…
  - 6 days ago, 29 May 12, 4:59pm -
• Beware of Facebook Timeline removal tools

  

  Beware of Facebook Timeline removal toolsThere could be a security risk with Facebook's Timeline, the graphic and chronological interface the social-media giant is rolling out to Facebook subscri…
  - 6 days ago, 29 May 12, 3:29pm -
• Are the high-mpg versions of the Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus, and Honda Civic worth the money?

  

  Are the high-mpg versions of the Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus, and Honda Civic worth the money?The price of gasoline seems as unpredictable as the weather. It goes up, it goes down, and it often c…
  - 6 days ago, 29 May 12, 12:59pm -
• Costly 401(k) fees are a puzzle to both workers and employers

  

  Costly 401(k) fees are a puzzle to both workers and employersIf you think your employer knows more about your 401(k) plan's fees than you do, think again. Sponsors of some 401(k) plans don't unde…
  - 6 days ago, 29 May 12, 11:14am -
• Avoiding Overdraft Fees - from Consumer Reports

  

  Avoiding Overdraft Fees - from Consumer ReportsDespite Federal rules on overdraft fees, banks are still pulling in billions from them. From Consumer Reports' June '12 issue. Avoiding Overdraft F…
  - 6 days ago, 29 May 12, 4:00am -

Forbes

• new!Mobile Payments: Take These Broken Wings and Learn to Fly!
  Other than the fact that we're soon going to start dropping like flies from cancer of the ear, mobile devices do promise a revolution even greater than the internet.  In fact, mobile is becoming the internet.  Especially lower income people are, an…
  - 16 hours ago, 3 Jun 12, 6:00pm -
• Silicon Valley Greets Financial Innovation
  I've reposted this from American Banker. It's by my colleagues Jennifer Tescher and Rob Levy
  - 2 days ago, 2 Jun 12, 6:29pm -
• In a Nation of Computerization and Robotics, Should TurboTax Defense Be Respected?

  

  Among the better “oops” tax excuses of the last few years was the statement by Treasury Secretary hopeful Timothy Geithner. Accused of not paying approximately $35,000 in self-employment/FICA tax, he said TurboTax didn’t say he owed it, he fam…
  - 2 days ago, 2 Jun 12, 10:41am -
• Marriage Equality Victory On DOMA In First Circuit - Same Sex Couples Need To Watch Statute Of Limitations

  

  Same Sex Marriage (Photo credit: SFBart) The First Circuit, upholding, a lower court decision, has ruled that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional.   Section 3 of DOMA provides that only a marriage between a man and a woman…
  - 2 days ago, 2 Jun 12, 1:59am -
• Weekly Market Wrap: June 1, 2012
  This twenty second trading week of 2012 comes to a close with investors fretting over losing all of their 2012 gains after the Dow plumetted 280 points following a lackluster jobs report.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 9:06pm -
• Daily Wrap: 6/1/2012
  A very disappointing government jobs report sent stocks sharply lower today, with all the major indices in negative territory.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 9:02pm -
• Analyst Moves: BEN, HFC
  Franklin Resources (BEN) was downgraded at Goldman Sachs (GS) to neutral as fund performance may have a negative impact on asset trends. A $118 price target was set.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 8:58pm -
• Analyst Moves: BLK, TSO
  Blackrock (BLK) was upgraded today by Goldman Sachs (GS) to buy as the stock has underperformed relative to its peers. A $200 price target was set.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 8:55pm -
• Daily Dividend Report: 6/1/2012
  Lowes Companies Incorporated (LOW) announced its quarterly dividend of 16 cents per share, an increase of about 14% over its prior dividend in April of 14 cents. The dividend will be payable on August 8 to shareholders of record as of July 25. Lowe'…
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 7:20pm -
• The Smartest Homeowner's Insurance Move: A $100,000 Deductible!

  

  Did you know you can shave hundreds of dollars off your annual homeowner’s insurance bill by increasing your deductible? We don’t just mean going from $500 to $1,000. Think big. $2,500. Already have a $2,500 deductible? Then think bigger. $5,000.…
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 6:23pm -

• How I Became The Straight Lady For Gay Marriage

  

  This is a guest post by Wendy S. Goffe, a trusts and estates lawyer with Stoel Rives in Seattle.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 6:05pm -
• Economic Soft Patch Or Briar Patch?

  

  The Bureau of Labor Statistics released their May 2012 Employment Situation this morning. In summary, it fell well short of expectation causing financial markets to quake. At 69,000, the number of new jobs added fell short of the expected 174,000. Th…
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 5:59pm -
• Before You Talk To Chuck, Read This

  

  For the past ten years, Charles Schwab has provided its customers “complimentary” referrals to “pre-screened,” “independent” investment advisors through its Schwab Advisor Network.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 3:49pm -
• Friday Sector Laggards: General Contractors & Builders, Construction Materials & Machinery Stocks
  In trading on Friday, general contractors & builders shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 5.3%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Pultegroup (PHM), down about 7% and shares of Lennar (LEN) off about 6.5% on the day.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 3:28pm -
• Friday Sector Leaders: Precious Metals, Water Utilities
  In trading on Friday, precious metals shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2.6%. Leading the group were shares of Golden Star Resources Limited (GSS), up about 8.5% and shares of Timmins Gold (TGD) up about 6.5% on the day.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 3:28pm -
• With Yields This Low, Stocks Still The Cleanest Dirty Shirt

  

  Roughly $2.6 trillion in cash continues to remain on the sidelines in the form of assets in money market funds, according to the Investment Company Institute.  These numbers are down from a peak of $3.6 trillion during the depths of the credit crisi…
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 3:23pm -
• 12 Tips For IRA And 401(k) Heirs

  

  An inherited retirement account can provide decades of tax breaks. But only if you handle it carefully.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 2:18pm -
• 7 Fees That You Should Always Negotiate

  

  Consumerism is an art, and with the right strategy, you can easily keep costs down. Beyond time-consuming activities like couponing, negotiating is a great place to start. (This gallery is based on information from the Investopedia story of the same…
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 2:12pm -
• Information Begets Efficiency

  

  The efficient market hypothesis holds that financial markets digest (and reflect) any information that might reasonably provide clues as to the true value of an investment so quickly that one cannot consistently outperform the market on a risk-adjust…
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 2:12pm -
• Interchange Fee Battle Rages On Overseas

  

  For years, interchange fees on debit and credit card transactions have been the subject of a heated debate between banks and retailers in the United States.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 2:06pm -
• 7 Fees That You Should Always Negotiate

  

  Consumerism is an art, and with the right strategy, you can easily keep costs down. Beyond time-consuming activities like couponing, negotiating is a great place to start. (This gallery is based on information from the Investopedia story of the same…
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 2:06pm -
• Are Your Aging Parents Taking Too Many Pills?

  

  It's a dangerous situation.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 12:15am -
• How To Stay Honest In A Dishonest Work World

  

  This is a guest post by Simon North, founder of career consultants Position Ignition and co-author of the book 135 Networking Career Tips.
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 8:19pm -
• Wake Up! Buy And Hold Doesn't Work

  

  I’m losing patience with financial rules of thumb especially the tried and true concepts of “Buy & Hold” and infamous “Buy Low & Sell High.” Not only does the “Buy & Hold” concept lack relevance in today’s markets but technically you…
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 7:28pm -
• Analyst Moves: FITB, JBLU
  Fifth Third (FITB) was upgraded today by Wells Fargo (WFC) to outperform, as the firm believes taht the bank can deliver sold returns with its commercial loans business.
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 6:43pm -
• Analyst Moves: CLF, DRYS
  Cliffs Natural (CLF) was downgraded today by Bank of America/Merrill Lynch (BAC) to neutral from buy with a price target of $60, as the company is leveraged to lower prices from iron ore.
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 6:41pm -
• Daily Dividend Report: DFT, DE, CM, CUBE, TCAP
  Dupont Fabros Technology Incorporated (DFT) announced its quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share, an increase of about 25% over its prior dividend in April of 12 cents. The dividend is paypable on July 16, 2012 to shareholders of record as of July…
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 5:51pm -
• Where To Find The Best Used-Car Deals

  

  Depending on where you live you may have to traverse several zip codes to garner the lowest price on a used car or truck these days.
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 5:31pm -
• Thursday Sector Leaders: Apparel Stores, Cigarettes & Tobacco Stocks
  In trading on Thursday, apparel stores shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 1.4%. Leading the group were shares of Talbots (TLB), up about 92.2% and shares of Stage Stores (SSI) up about 3.8% on the day.
  - 4 days ago, 31 May 12, 4:51pm -

Fool.com: The Motley Fool

• new!1 Trend Helping Many, but Killing One
  We're all familiar with BYOB, but in the enterprise, BYOD is killing Research In Motion.
  - 11 hours ago, 3 Jun 12, 10:11pm -
• new!The Least Dangerous Stocks in the Dow
  Low-volatility stocks can be your safest bet in a market swoon.
  - 12 hours ago, 3 Jun 12, 9:12pm -
• new!HP Tries to Jump-Start Growth
  Q2 revenue and profits take a dip.
  - 13 hours ago, 3 Jun 12, 8:11pm -
• new!The Three Restaurant Stocks at the Top of My Watch List
  The Three Restaurant Stocks at the Top of My Watch List
  - 14 hours ago, 3 Jun 12, 7:40pm -
• new!Hello Facebook, Your CEO’s Gone Missing!
  Hello Facebook, Your CEO’s Gone Missing!
  - 14 hours ago, 3 Jun 12, 7:30pm -
• new!3 Predictions for This Week
  This Fool sees three limbs to go out on, and he's the adventurous type.
  - 14 hours ago, 3 Jun 12, 7:11pm -
• new!The Apple Rumor That Won't Die
  Taking a step backwards in innovation.
  - 15 hours ago, 3 Jun 12, 6:11pm -
• new!Say It Now, SodaStream
  Mayor Bloomberg hates sodas, but he may actually be helping SodaStream.
  - 16 hours ago, 3 Jun 12, 5:11pm -
• new!What Will Apple Dream Up Next?
  It's an Android and iOS world. We're just living in it.
  - 17 hours ago, 3 Jun 12, 4:11pm -
• new!Facebook's Potential Soulmate
  Facebook's Potential Soulmate
  - 18 hours ago, 3 Jun 12, 3:20pm -

• new!Make Money in Bank Stocks -- the Easy Way
  You don't have to try to guess which company will perform best.
  - 18 hours ago, 3 Jun 12, 3:11pm -
• new!Why I'm Buying this Underfollowed Telecom
  Why I'm Buying this Underfollowed Telecom
  - 19 hours ago, 3 Jun 12, 2:50pm -
• new!Facebook: To Buy or Not To Buy?
  Facebook: To Buy or Not To Buy?
  - 21 hours ago, 3 Jun 12, 12:20pm -
• new!This Apple Derivative Play Just Became a Bargain
  This Apple Derivative Play Just Became a Bargain
  - 21 hours ago, 3 Jun 12, 12:10pm -
• new!Facebook: Smart Money or Faceplant?
  Facebook: Smart Money or Faceplant?
  - 22 hours ago, 3 Jun 12, 12:00pm -
• new!Why is ArcelorMittal Steel Still so Cheap?
  Why is ArcelorMittal Steel Still so Cheap?
  - 22 hours ago, 3 Jun 12, 11:30am -
• new!Still on the Fence About the Future of Video Games?
  Still on the Fence About the Future of Video Games?
  - 22 hours ago, 3 Jun 12, 11:10am -
• new!Sam, Jeremiah, and my Penchant for Girl Drinks
  Sam, Jeremiah, and my Penchant for Girl Drinks
  - 22 hours ago, 3 Jun 12, 11:10am -
• Facebook @26+: Investor Shift
  Facebook @26+: Investor Shift
  - 1 day ago, 3 Jun 12, 2:10am -
• 2 Long-Term Fertilizer Stocks
  2 Long-Term Fertilizer Stocks
  - 1 day ago, 3 Jun 12, 2:00am -
• 5 Stocks to Buy Before Facebook
  Everyone's talking about Facebook right now, but these five stocks are all better buys.
  - 1 day ago, 3 Jun 12, 1:11am -
• UPS: Dividend Dynamo or Blowup?
  What the numbers tell us.
  - 1 day ago, 3 Jun 12, 12:11am -
• Apple Gives Google the Boot, Faces Off With Facebook
  The upcoming Apple WWDC conference will unveil features affecting both Google and Facebook.
  - 1 day ago, 2 Jun 12, 11:11pm -
• This Facebook Bubble Story Needs Debunking
  The numbers behind the story.
  - 1 day ago, 2 Jun 12, 10:11pm -
• Here's How Netflix Beats Apple
  Yes, it's true: Apple doesn't win every moneymaking challenge.
  - 2 days ago, 2 Jun 12, 9:11pm -

FOXBusiness - Personal Finance

• new!The bright side for deposit accounts
  With interest rates scraping along just above zero, it's easy to grow frustrated with savings accounts and other bank deposit products.
  - 5 hours ago, 4 Jun 12, 5:00am -
• new!The mortgage loan for fixer-uppers
  The housing crisis has left thousands of homes across the country in a state of neglect.
  - 5 hours ago, 4 Jun 12, 5:00am -
• new!Foreclosures account for 1 in 4 home sales
  Unfortunately for those concerned that foreclosures are driving down home values, there doesn't seem to be any slowdown in the glut of distressed properties on the market, according to a new survey.According to the latest data from RealtyTrac, an onl…
  - 5 hours ago, 4 Jun 12, 5:00am -
• Smartphone Apps Make Car Insurance Handier
  Apps can keep tabs on your policy, help take charge after a crash and prove you're covered.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 9:00pm -
• Banning Large Sodas: Who Loses, Who Wins
  New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has proposed banning sodas larger than 16 ounces, but the cost to businesses could be great and the health benefits are unclear.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 8:46pm -
• Eight Companies With Cool Employee Work Perks
  Fun fringes can help make a good job great. Here's how some companies roll.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 8:45pm -
• Six Questions to Ask Before a Home Refinance
  Mortgage rates are below 4 percent. Ask these questions before jumping at a home refinance.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 8:45pm -
• Before a Move, Pay Down Mortgage or Save Up?
  Thinking about pulling up stakes? First, get your extra cash moving to the right place.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 8:45pm -
• Will Car Loan Payoff Improve Credit Score?
  You save on interest when you close out an auto loan. Find out if it helps your credit, too.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 8:45pm -
• Why We Overspend
  It’s no secret that we overspend, and our tendency to over-leverage became painfully exposed in 2008 when the housing market crashed and economic growth came to a screeching halt. But we can't blame it all on the Jones's.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 7:20pm -

• Fool's Gold: 8 Things You Assume Are Good for Your Money … That Aren’t
  We scrimp, we pinch, we try to feed our proverbial piggy bank as much as possible. Yet sometimes, in our excitement to be financial overachievers, we overreach.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 6:00pm -
• Student Loan Debt Means Delays to Marriage, Children
  Student loans are forcing college grads to delay major purchases or starting families, which can have significant economic implications. Here’s what financial experts say is behind the trend and what long-term economic impacts it can have on gradua…
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 5:17pm -
• Five Tips for Booking the Best Hotel Deals
  Before checking in, check out discount hotel deals by following these strategies.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 4:13pm -
• I left my sunroof open. Am I covered for damage?
  Question: I went to bed last night and left my sunroof open on my car.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 12:33pm -
• Yoga Benefits Translate From the Mat to the Community
  Many adults practice yoga for its calming effects, but for youth, the benefits can go much, much deeper.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 12:00pm -
• Money-Saving Tips for Your First Home
  Smart choices made during your move-in period can not only save you cash at the outset, but also set you up to save for years to come
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 12:00pm -
• Five Credit Report Items That Won't Affect Your Score
  Here's a look at five items that may appear on a credit report, but won't influence your score.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 12:00pm -
• Going Mobile? Link Payments to Credit Cards for Best Protection
  If you have the right gadget, you can buy that new pair of jeans or get through the subway turnstile with a wave or a tap--which has its pros and cons.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 12:00pm -
• Five Ways Your Phone Can Make Your Home 'Smart'
  More appliances and systems in the home are capable of providing the consumer with useful information directly on their smartphones.
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 12:00pm -
• I Excluded a Driver and Then Married Him. Am I Covered?
  I signed an exclusion form nine years ago and have since married the excluded driver. What should I do?
  - 3 days ago, 1 Jun 12, 12:00pm -

Reuters: Money

• U.S. money market assets fall for six weeks: iMoneyNet

  

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. money market fund assets fell for a sixth consecutive week by $2.15 billion to $2.564 trillion in the week ended April 10, the Money Fund Report said on Wednesday.
  - 54 days ago, 11 Apr 12, 8:32pm -
• Spring is high season for travel scams

  

  (Reuters) - When it comes to large migrations of people during the U.S. spring break and summer vacations, the travel scams can come from most any angle. College students and families are targeted....
  - 54 days ago, 11 Apr 12, 8:28pm -
• Hedge fund Viking to rely more on junior managers

  

  BOSTON (Reuters) - Hedge fund superstar Andreas Halvorsen is putting more trust in his junior portfolio managers.
  - 54 days ago, 11 Apr 12, 8:17pm -
• Stern Advice: Apple is bigger than my brain

  

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - By various accounts, Apple Inc. is now bigger than Spain, Portugal and Greece (combined), or the entire retail sector of the U.S. economy, or 13 Warren Buffetts. What are we to...
  - 54 days ago, 11 Apr 12, 7:26pm -
• Secondary stock offerings rise amid slow IPO market

  

  (Reuters) - Secondary stock offerings by U.S. companies grabbed most of the equity capital markets activity in the first quarter, spurred by a sluggish market for IPOs and private equity investors...
  - 54 days ago, 11 Apr 12, 6:55pm -
• Getting the most from your financial-aid package

  

  BOSTON (Reuters) - In recent weeks, Eva Chung's family watched with pride as acceptance letters arrived from all seven of the colleges to which she applied.
  - 54 days ago, 11 Apr 12, 6:12pm -
• TD Ameritrade to move listing to NYSE from Nasdaq

  

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - TD Ameritrade Holding Corp said on Wednesday it will transfer the listing of its common stock to NYSE Euronext's New York Stock Exchange from Nasdaq OMX's exchange.
  - 54 days ago, 11 Apr 12, 6:07pm -
• Another grim link between death and taxes: fatal car crashes

  

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More than 200 years after Benjamin Franklin declared the only things certain in life are death and taxes, Canadian researchers have discovered a grimmer connection: U.S. auto...
  - 54 days ago, 11 Apr 12, 6:05pm -
• Fed's George-must build appropriate bank safety net

  

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - One of the first steps that must be taken to build a stronger financial system in the wake of the crisis is to correct the incentives and "improper expansion" of federal safety...
  - 54 days ago, 11 Apr 12, 4:16pm -
• IRS tax auditing lags for ultra-wealthy: report

  

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A new Internal Revenue Service team looking at the business activities of the ultra-wealthy has missed its own goals, reviewing only one privately held company and 10...
  - 54 days ago, 11 Apr 12, 2:50pm -

MarketWatch - Personal Finance

• new!Outside the Box: E-books rewrite the rules for book industry
  Just five years after Amazon introduced the Kindle e-reader and created a market for e-books virtually overnight, digital publishing is a hot topic and the book industry has never been more exciting for publishers, authors, readers — and investors,…
  - 5 hours ago, 4 Jun 12, 5:01am -
• new!Michael Sincere's Long-Term Trader: How to trade in a bear market
  To stay on top of the market, be open to when one trend ends and another begins. According to one professional trader, that time is now: the bull market has ended and a bear market has begun, writes Michael Sincere.
  - 5 hours ago, 4 Jun 12, 5:01am -
• new!Amy Hoak's Home Economics: Hurry and cash in on short-sale tax savings
  An increasing number of homeowners who are underwater on their mortgage are selling their homes by short sale, and that could become an even more popular option during the rest of the year.
  - 5 hours ago, 4 Jun 12, 5:01am -
• new!Outside the Box: 3 investing themes you need for the long run
  Don’t try to time global markets, advises JP Morgan’s Jamie Kramer. Instead, think thematically about seismic trends that will work for you in the long run.
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• new!Chuck Jaffe: For a super portfolio, invest like a superhero
  Chuck Jaffe sat through ‘The Avengers’ and came away with the movie’s personal-finance message: Invest like a superhero.
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• new!Cyprus may be next country to seek bailout
  Greece’s island neighbor may seek financial aid from its European neighbors as early as this month, making it the fourth country to tap the region’s temporary bailout fund, according to media reports.
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• Auto Review: 2012 Hyundai Veloster
  If you’re thinking about buying a Veloster, wait until later this summer, when Hyundai plans to replace the anemic powerplant with a turbocharged engine, advises Ron Amadon.
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• Ford Escape: Kick up your suburban heels
  If you’ve ever seen an episode of “So You Think You Can Dance?,” you know that most of America can’t. Dance, that is. So the newly redesigned Ford Escape should make things interesting.
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• Taxing Times: Tax-friendly savings plans not always so friendly
  College-savings plans known as 529s offer the valuable benefit of tax-free growth for your savings. But you face steep penalties if your plans change. Read that story, plus check out our strategies to help prepare for the coming ‘taxmageddon,’ al…
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• Chuck Jaffe: If your portfolio ain’t broke, don’t fix it
  Investors may not know whether their strategy is broken or not. Instead, due to losses or slower-than-expected gains they feel like they’re going broke, and that spurs them to make a change — often too hastily, writes Chuck Jaffe.
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Bankrate.com

• 6 questions to ask before a home refinance
  Mortgage rates are below 4 percent. Ask these questions before jumping at a home refinance.
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• 5 uncommon ways to raise your credit score
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  You can withdraw money from an IRA to buy a house. But watch out for the tax bite.
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  It's a brave new world of CD investing. Find greater earnings potential in these new products.
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• Ace your job interview: Secrets from HR pros
  Stressing over the salary question or the callback? These tips will help you prepare.
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• Worried worker: Spend savings on mortgage?
  Get your financial priorities straight if you worry your next paycheck could be the last.
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• 7 smart ways to pounce on low interest rates
  With the Fed pledging to keep interest rates low, you can save some money on borrowing.
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  Don't let air conditioning overheat your utility bill. Cut AC use by trying these tricks.
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• Free beer! And more crazy-cool work perks
  Fun fringes can help make a good job great. Here's how some companies roll.
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• Smartphone apps make car insurance handier
  Apps can keep tabs on your policy, help take charge after a crash and prove you're covered.
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• Will car loan payoff improve credit score?
  You save on interest when you close out an auto loan. Find out if it helps your credit, too.
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• How China's economy influences the US
  China's economy is becoming is a juggernaut. Here's how U.S. businesses can jump aboard.
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• Before a move, pay down mortgage or save up?
  Thinking about pulling up stakes? First, get your extra cash moving to the right place.
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• 5 tips for booking the best hotel deals
  Before checking in, check out discount hotel deals by following these strategies.
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• 4 car maintenance checks to help you save
  Don't procrastinate. These regular checkups will catch your car's engine problems early.
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Kiplinger

• Annuities on the Rise in 401(k) Plans
  More employees are getting the option to build a guaranteed income stream in their company retirement plan.
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• What You Need to Know About Tipping While Traveling
  Relax -- you’re on vacation. Use these six tips to establish a tipping plan that eliminates stress and faux-pas.
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• The Procedural Rule That Keeps the Senate Tied in Knots
  No matter who wins the 2012 presidential election, the minority party can thwart his agenda.
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• Is the Housing Collapse Over?
  A slowly improving economy and record-low mortgage rates are finally shoring up the real estate market. But the economics of homeownership are changing.
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• 5 Great Stock Picks and the Exchange-Traded Fund that Owns Them
  A new ETF tracks the recommendations of Morningstar’s superb stock analysts -- just the thing for a nervous market.
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MSN Money

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Financial Times - Personal Finance

• Returning expats face mortgage blow
  Thousands returning home in the wake of the eurozone crisis could find it difficult to get a mortgage, as lenders impose stricter criteria
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• Should I ask a lawyer to be my trustee?
  It doesn’t have to be a professional adviser. Go for someone who will act in your best interests
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• Tax change boost for retiring abroad
  Wealthy British retirees looking to draw their pension in a tax-advantaged environment have more options
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• Jubilee fields of gold rise 10,000%
  English land has rocketed in value since the Queen acceded the throne in 1952, but Knight Frank says land prices may now have peaked
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• Shares that still reign supreme
  Equities that have delivered the goods since 1952
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• Charity U-turn won’t cut tax bills
  Wealthy individuals can still expect to see their tax bills rise next year as other reliefs remained capped
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• Millions of pensions stuck in the slow lane
  Tens of billions of pounds stuck in average pension funds
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• Fund seeks to gain from ‘absurd’ Bunds
  Manager bets on future falls in German bond prices
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• Fixed savings rates continue to fall
  ‘Premium’ for giving up access to cash has reduced as banks scramble for savers’ investments
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• FSA launches review of projection rates
  Rules could ensure investors receive a more realistic estimate of future returns and charges on investments
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CNBC - Personal Finance News

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• Gold Standard for Your IRA: Little Bit Goes a Long Way
  Gold bugs have ruled the money world for more than a decade as their favorite investment topped every other asset category since 2000.
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USATODAY.com - Money

• new!Early summer doldrums kick in as jobs report hits stocks
  Stocks haven't wasted time hitting the summer doldrums after a bad jobs report Friday. The big question now is how much worse could it get.
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• new!Why the U.S. economy is stuck in the slow lane
  Three years after the recession ended, Americans have had a frustrating mix of good and bad news during this 'recovery.'
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• new!Hawaiian Airlines takes on East Coast as it seeks to expand
  Hawaiian Airlines is transforming itself from island-hopper to influential player. It starts non-stop service from New York on Tuesday.
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• new!Luxury cars getting bigger back seats
  Long the domain of dogs and yappy kids, the back seats of luxury cars now are getting first-class attention from automakers.
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• new!Talking Your Tech: Francesca Eastwood
  Daughter of Clint Eastwood doesn't count his movies among her favorites, but she loves comedies.
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• new!Ask an Expert: Some small business lessons truly timeless
  Recently my son-in-law came over with an old book in his hand. Turns out this 1904 publication has lessons for today's entrepreneurs.
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• new!Other recent IPOs have been bigger flops than Facebook
  Ask Matt: Which recent Internet IPOs have been the worst?
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• new!Nissan's sales disaster: The ugly-duck Murano
  The Nissan CrossCabriolet was an ill-fated attempt to see if a crossover could be made into a convertible.
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• new!Review: How to be smarter than your parents
  There's something about Zac Bissonnette's outlook on life and money that just makes you smile and nod knowingly.
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• new!7 tips to get the most out of your internship
  If an intern isn't prepared to learn and impress, both the employer and student could end up disappointed.
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• Wii U, mobile games will be headliners at 2012 E3 expo
  Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony, facing unprecedented challenges, bring their best and brightest to the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo.
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• May's Top 10 best-selling vehicles
  Toyota dominated May, with sales up 87% but got just two Top 10 spots. Meanwhile, the Ram pickup is back.
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• Will GM and Ford be forced to discount cars?
  General Motors and Ford are going to do all that can to maintain their new cars' pricing even if it means sacrificing sales.
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• As prepaid cards' popularity rises, better be wary of fees
  New types of prepaid cards are rolling out at a brisk clip, and plenty of people will sign up despite the fees.
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• GM outsources pensions, offers lump sums
  GM will offer pension buyouts to thousands of salaried workers, and is outsourcing remaining pension payments to insurer Prudential.
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WSJ.com: Money

• new!A Long History With Tech Stocks
  Spotlight: At Columbia Seligman Communications & Information, manager Paul Wick has overseen the portfolio for more than 20 years.
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• new!Quirks of High-Yield ETFs
  Fund Fiend: The limitations of ETFs for high-yield bonds become apparent during periods of heavy selling.
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• new!A Smarter Way to Invest Globally?
  Maybe it's time to invest in world-stock funds rather than funds that focus separately on the U.S. and overseas.
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• new!Separating Japan Stocks From the Yen
  Spotlight: WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity uses forward contracts to neutralize currency effects, a strategy that has benefited investors this year.
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• new!Alternative Funds: How Do You Pick?
  Mixing It Up: A financial advisory firm suggests a model portfolio with a 31% allocation to nontraditional investments.
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• new!Advisers Need to Plan, Too
  Adviser Alert: While helping clients prepare for retirement, some fall behind in making their own arrangements.
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• new!ETFs Are Duking It Out Over Fees
  Two similar funds, two very different prices: Does it make sense to switch? Sometimes, but not always.
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• How to Split a 401(k) in a Divorce
  The key to dividing an employer-sponsored retirement account is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, which establishes an person's right to a portion of his or her ex's retirement account or pension benefits and offers other protections.
  - 1 day ago, 3 Jun 12, 2:41am -
• Navigating Your First Business Trip
  Some companies have specific rules governing work-related travel, but sometimes employees are left on their own to figure out the do's and don'ts before, during and after a trip.
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• Give a Graduate the Gift of Investing
  A gift of individual stocks, bonds or investment accounts and even some financial planning will help a young adult get started on the long road to financial security.
  - 1 day ago, 3 Jun 12, 2:41am -
• Social-Media Sites Can Mean Trouble at the Office
  Watch what you post online. Your boss isn't going to be happy if you use Facebook to post invective-strewn rants, or to reveal proprietary, confidential or embarrassing information.
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• Working Around the Kids' Vacation
  Entrepreneurial moms and dads often have to lay down unpopular household rules when the kids are on summer break. But the time also can be a learning experience for children.
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• Few Upbeat Signs as Europe, Jobs Sink Stocks
  The European economic crisis, a dismal U.S. jobs report and worrisome signs from China walloped investors last week, turning the May market selloff into a rout.
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• Test Your Prediction Skills
  What's ahead for mortgage rates?
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• 10 Things Presidential Candidates Won't Say
  We reveal the secrets from both sides of the campaign trail.
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• New Taxes for Citizenship 'Renouncers'?
  In the wake of Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin's decision to turn in his U.S. passport, Capitol Hill is eyeing new penalties.
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• It's a Golden Age of Gift Giving
  With the current $5.12 million gift-tax exemption set to fall to $1 million at year-end, it's a good time to do some financial housekeeping.
  - 9 days ago, 26 May 12, 1:23am -
• Grad School: Higher Degrees of Debt
  As Congress searches for ways to alleviate the loan burden for undergrads, graduate students are sinking deeper into debt.
  - 18 days ago, 17 May 12, 8:33pm -