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US home sales tick up to highest in 3 ½ years
US home sales tick up to highest in 3 ½ years
Sales of previously-occupied U.S. homes ticked up last month to the highest level in three and a half years, helped by a jump in the number of houses for sale.More >>
Sales of previously-occupied U.S. homes ticked up last month to the highest level in three and a half years, helped by a jump in the number of houses for sale.More >>
Bernanke signals Fed to maintain stimulus efforts
Bernanke signals Fed to maintain stimulus efforts
Chairman Ben Bernanke is telling Congress that the U.S. job market remains weak and that it is too soon for the Federal Reserve to end its extraordinary stimulus programs.More >>
Chairman Ben Bernanke is telling Congress that the U.S. job market remains weak and that it is too soon for the Federal Reserve to end its extraordinary stimulus programs.More >>
Stocks edge higher as investors watch the Fed
Stocks edge higher as investors watch the Fed
Stocks are opening slightly higher as investors watch for the latest moves from the Federal Reserve.More >>
Stocks are opening slightly higher as investors watch for the latest moves from the Federal Reserve.More >>
Richard Carrion declares IOC presidential bid
Richard Carrion declares IOC presidential bid
Richard Carrion of Puerto Rico entered the IOC presidential race Wednesday, promising to use his business experience to guide the Olympics through the world's troubled financial times and proposing to deploy IOC...More >>
Richard Carrion of Puerto Rico entered the IOC presidential race Wednesday, promising to use his business experience to guide the Olympics through the world's troubled financial times and proposing to deploy IOC staff...More >>
Official: Treasury played no role in IRS targeting
Official: Treasury played no role in IRS targeting
A House committee taking Congress' latest look at the Internal Revenue Service's mistreatment of tea party groups will apparently have to do so without input from the star witness.More >>
The Treasury Department's No. 2 official told Congress on Wednesday that his agency played no role in the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups.More >>
EU leaders discuss fight against tax evasion
EU leaders discuss fight against tax evasion
The European Union's leaders are seeking to advance their fight against tax evasion and close loopholes for large corporations' creative tax avoidance schemes.More >>
European Union leaders on Wednesday sought to advance their fight against tax fraud and close the loopholes for large corporations' tax avoidance schemes.More >>
African Union celebrates 50th year
African Union celebrates 50th year
African nations this week mark the 50th year since the founding of a continentwide organization, now called the African Union, that spearheaded efforts to liberate the continent from colonial masters.More >>
African nations this week mark the 50th year since the founding of a continentwide organization, now called the African Union, that spearheaded efforts to liberate the continent from colonial masters.More >>
Trial for captain in deadly shipwreck in Italy
Trial for captain in deadly shipwreck in Italy
A judge in Italy has ordered the captain of the Costa Concordia to stand trial in the shipwreck of the cruise liner, which struck a reef off Tuscany last year, killing 32 people.More >>
An Italian judge has ordered the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship to stand trial for manslaughter in the vessel's shipwreck off the coast of Tuscany, which killed 32 people.More >>
Target's 1Q profit drops 26 pct on weak sales
Target's 1Q profit drops 26 pct on weak sales
Target Corp. is reporting a 26 percent drop in first-quarter profits as cool temperatures and financial pressures limited customers' appetite for spending.More >>
Target Corp. reported a 26 percent drop in first-quarter profit as cool temperatures and financial pressures limited customers' appetite for spending.More >>
Vatican releases 1st report of financial watchdog
Vatican releases 1st report of financial watchdog
The Vatican has taken another step in trying to show greater financial transparency by publishing a first annual report from its new financial watchdog agency.More >>
The Vatican took another step Wednesday to show greater financial transparency by publishing the first annual report from its financial watchdog agency and announcing new regulations to fight money laundering and terror...More >>

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If you're looking to buy a home or apply for a loan, or are simply worried about identity theft, this is the best time to order your credit report.More >>
If you're looking to buy a home or apply for a loan, or are simply worried about identity theft, this is the best time to order your credit report. More >>
7 Steps to Getting Out of Debt
7 Steps to Getting Out of Debt
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Finding yourself in debt is both frightening and overwhelming. If you are overspent, you need to make changes fast. More >>
Tips to Better Manage Your Spending
Tips to Better Manage Your Spending
If the word "budget" makes you groan, think of it not as some nasty chore or a way to deprive yourself but as spring-cleaning. One good financial cleaning and you may have your money life in order for years to come. More >>
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Winning the Credit Card Game
Winning the Credit Card Game
No matter what kind of a customer you are, companies are becoming more and more creative in finding ways to make money off of you. Thus, it is more important than ever to master the rules of the game. More >>
What is Credit Scoring?
What is Credit Scoring
Ever wonder how a creditor decides whether to grant you credit? For years, creditors have been using credit scoring systems to determine if you'd be a good risk for credit cards and loans . More >>
What's a Good Credit Score?
What's a Good Credit Score?
It's your right to know what credit scoring agencies are saying about you. Learn what's considered a "good" score.More >>
It's your right to know what credit scoring agencies are saying about you. Finding out this information takes only minutes to do. Learn what's considered a "good" score and be sure to check for any mistakes.More >>
Have You Kept Your Financial Resolutions?
Have You Kept Your Financial New Year's Resolutions?
It's not too late to salvage the year! Here are five ways to get back on track. More >>
It's not too late to salvage the year! Here are five ways to get back on track. More >>
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Use Online Bill Pay to Boost Credit
Use Online Bill Pay to Boost Credit
Paying bills online can save time, save money, save hassle -- and even improve your credit score. Here's how to make the most of the service -- and what to watch out for. More >>
Refinancing 101
Refinancing 101
Whether you are looking to reduce your rate, shorten your loan term to 20, 15, or 10 years, or borrow extra money for home improvements, refinancing may be right for you. More >>
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5 Tips That Will Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Costs
5 Tips That Will Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Costs
We are all looking for ways to save money. While some of us have done away with our morning coffee, others are carpooling to save money at the gas pumps. One way to save that is often overlooked is saving money on your homeowners insurance premium.More >>
Top Ten Term Life Insurance Money Saving Tips
Top Ten Term Life Insurance Money Saving Tips
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Term life insurance can be the affordable solution for your life insurance needs. While term life insurance is already affordable, here are 10 ways to make your term life insurance premium even cheaper.More >>
Cut Your Auto Insurance Premium
Cut Your Auto Insurance Premium
You have to have it - so why not make sure you are getting the cheapest and best offer in town!More >>
About Homeowners Insurance
Learn More About Homeowners Insurance
Fire, tornados, burglary…all of these unfortunate events may affect not only your home, but also your financial stability. Buying a home is an investment that needs to be protected from unimaginable occurrences.More >>
About Auto Insurance
Learn More About Auto Insurance
Auto insurance policies are purchased to minimize the personal financial impact associated with motor vehicle accidents. Risks are high, and you need to be covered.More >>
Learn About Annuities
Learn About Annuities
Annuities can be an excellent addition to any insurance plan, especially for providing additional income after retirement. More >>
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3 super-cheap marketing tactics
3 super-cheap marketing tactics
The following strategies and tools can be a great starting point for cash-strapped CEOs looking to kickstart their marketing programs on the cheap.More >>
The following strategies and tools can be a great starting point for cash-strapped CEOs looking to kickstart their marketing programs on the cheap.More >>
Senate passes online sales tax bill
Senate passes online sales tax bill
We're one step closer to mandatory online sales tax collection. Next, the bill moves to the House.More >>
We're one step closer to mandatory online sales tax collection. Next, the bill moves to the House.More >>
Lessons learned from the banking crisis
Lessons learned from the banking crisis
Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?More >>
Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?More >>
8 things really successful people do
8 things really successful people do
Real success takes discipline and methodology. Here are eight things the most successful people are meticulous about getting right.More >>
Real success takes discipline and methodology. Here are eight things the most successful people are meticulous about getting right.More >>
Should you head back to business school?
Should you head back to business school?
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.More >>
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.More >>
Building toward recovery
Building toward recovery
Construction leads the way, but the recovery is affecting a broader base of businesses, according to a new study.More >>
Construction leads the way, but the recovery is affecting a broader base of businesses, according to a new study.More >>
Attract customers who want to buy: 7 ways
Attract customers who want to buy: 7 ways
A new HubSpot survey proves inbound marketing is a hands down winner in customer attraction. Here are seven tips on how to drive customers to your door.More >>
A new HubSpot survey proves inbound marketing is a hands down winner in customer attraction. Here are seven tips on how to drive customers to your door.More >>
4 unlikely billionaires
4 unlikely billionaires
In an age when billion has become the new million, which unexpected folks have joined the ranks of the billionaire club?More >>
In an age when billion has become the new million, which unexpected folks have joined the ranks of the billionaire club?More >>
House joins Senate to OK bill that avoids fiscal cliff
House joins Senate to OK bill that avoids fiscal cliff
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.More >>
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.More >>
Avis buys Zipcar for $500 million, will make more cars available to Zipsters
Avis buys Zipcar for $500 million
Avis has announced that it will purchase high-tech car-sharing company Zipcar for around $500 million.More >>
Avis has announced that it will purchase high-tech car-sharing company Zipcar for around $500 million. The deal is expected to greatly increase the availability of Zipcar vehicles for customers.More >>