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We're now just five months away from the new Star Wars movie, but Disney isn't done milking its $4 billion purchase of George Luca...
GM Recalling 780,000 SUVs to Fix Power Lift Gate Problem
General Motors (GM) is recalling nearly 780,000 crossover SUVs mainly in North America because the rear power lift gates can suddenly fall and hit people.
Th...
Finding a Realistic Retirement Figure for Gen X, Millennials
any financial advisers recommend saving at least $1 million since life spans are increasing, but even half of that amount appears to be daunting and unattainab...
Should You Pay Cash for Your Next New Car?
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For years, most personal-finance experts have said, "Of course it does!" It seems like a no-brainer: Car loans add interest payments and fees t...
Honda Expands Recall to Replace Takata-Made Air Bags
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Honda Motor (HMC) said Thursday it is recalling about 4.5 million more cars globally to replace air bag inflators made by supplier Takata Corp., t...
Treasury Sticking With Plan to Put Woman on $10 Bill
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Lew announced last month that as part of a redesign of the $10 note, he hoped to put a woman on the bill. The department called for the public to we...
Microsoft to Cut 7,800 Jobs, Write Down Nokia Phone Business
Microsoft said Wednesday it would cut 7,800 jobs and write down about $7.6 billion related to its Nokia handset business, which it acquired in 2014.
Most of the job cuts will ...
How to Pick the Best Credit Union for You
The nonprofit, member-owned financial institutions often have lower rates on loans and credit cards, higher rates on savings and fewer fees for checking accounts. To some, they a...
Hack My Debt: Paying Off $10,000 of Card Debt in a Year
I've always been the kind of person who believed in taking hold of my happiness -- a conviction that led me to leave a comfortable career for more artistic pursuits. Three years ag...
Trade Deficit Widens; Weakness Abroad Fuels Drop in Exports
he U.S. trade deficit widened in May, fueled by a drop in exports that could heighten concerns over weak overseas demand and a strong U.S. dollar.
The Commerce Department reported Tues...
How to Pick the Best Credit Union for You
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You may have heard that many people like credit unions better than banks.
The nonprofit, member-owned financial institutions often have lower rates on loans and CREDI...
Growth in U.S. Services Firms Rises in June
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U.S. service firms grew at a slightly faster pace in June, as business activity and new orders increased.
The Institute for Supply Management said Monday that its servic...
Greece Looks to Reopen Bailout Talks as Euro Future in Doubt
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Greece and its membership in Europe's joint currency faced an uncertain future Monday, with the country under pressure to reach a bailout deal with creditors as soon as pos...
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The country's banks remain shut for a sixth working day the government tries to limit a drain of deposits despite limits on cash withdrawals at ATMs.
All eyes now turn to whe...
Greece Looks to Reopen Bailout Talks as Euro Future in Doubt
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Greece and its membership in Europe's joint currency faced an uncertain future Monday, with the country under pressure to reach a bailout deal with creditors as soon as p...
Can You Pay for College With Scholarships?
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Gwen Thomas started preparing her son for college when he was just 13. Today, after helping him net $500,000 in scholarships for a higher-education experience that spanne...
These Are the Biggest Beer Swilling States
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Although beer consumption has slipped in the United States, many Americans still enjoy cracking open a cold brew or two.
The share of Americans' total alcohol intak...
AT&T Hit With $100 Million Fine for 'Unlimited' Data Plans
The Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday that the company misled consumers into buying plans they believed would give them unlimited ability to send and receive data, including W...
Find deep discounts on power equipment and tools at Sears.
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Find deep discounts on power equipment and tools at Sears. You'll get up to 50 percent off tools, 40 percent off appliance hot buys, and an extra 5 percent off power la...
8 Sizzling Fourth of July Sales Click here to watch video
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The scorching heat and humidity are reason enough to head indoors and shop the Fourth of July sales. An even better idea? Shop online and completely skip venturing ...
Places to Never Use a Debit or Credit Card to Make a Payment
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While carrying around your debit and credit cards to make your daily purchases from coffee to lunch to parking is efficient, the convenience could spell trouble.
Usi...
How Much to Save for an Emergency
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Now, HelloWallet, a developer of personal finance software, has created a tool that can help you nail down the amount that's right for you. At www.hellowallet.com/emer...
Study: Even Professional Investors Can't Beat the Market
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Stock-picking is hard, even for the professionals -- and it is only getting harder. A recent study found evidence that it's getting harder and harder for active mutual...
Whole Foods Apologizes for Pricing Problems
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Whole Foods Market (WFM) is apologizing to its shoppers for incorrect pricing, a week after a New York investigation found that the natural food grocer routinely overcha...
Week's Winners and Losers: Hasbro Plays, Disney World Fades
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There were plenty of winners and losers this week, with a toy giant striking a deal to get another of its playthings turned into a motion picture and the leading them...
