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Caretaker Greek cabinet to be sworn in
Caretaker Greek cabinet to be sworn in
Greece is swearing in the caretaker cabinet that will lead the country into repeat elections next month, after a deadlocked vote sparked more political turmoil and brought the country's euro membership into question.More >>
Greece is swearing in the caretaker cabinet that will lead the country into repeat elections next month, after a deadlocked vote sparked more political turmoil and brought the country's euro membership into question.More >>
Japan's economy grows 4.1 percent amid recovery
Japan's economy grows 4.1 percent amid recovery
Japan's economy grew at an annual rate of 4.1 percent from January to March amid a gradual recovery from last year's catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.More >>
Japan's economy grew an at annual rate of 4.1 percent in the first quarter amid a gradual recovery from last year's catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.More >>
Asia stocks rise after Greece sets election date
Asia stocks rise after Greece sets election date
World stocks dived Wednesday after a failure by Greece's political leaders to form a coalition government set the stage for new elections next month, keeping Europe's debt crisis center stage.More >>
Asian stocks were mostly higher Thursday as markets adjusted to Greece's possible exit from the euro common currency and traders hunted for bargains after sharp selling in recent days.More >>
Ford takes on Toyota with lower-priced hybrid
Ford takes on Toyota with lower-priced hybrid
Ford is taking on Toyota in the hybrid market.More >>
Ford is taking on Toyota in the hybrid market.More >>
Report: Fewer US homes foreclosed upon in April
Report: Fewer US homes foreclosed upon in April
National foreclosure trends took a positive turn in April, as the number of homes seized by banks declined and fewer properties entered into the foreclosure process.More >>
National foreclosure trends took a positive turn in April, as the number of homes seized by banks declined and fewer properties entered into the foreclosure process.More >>
Oil hovers near $93 as trader mull Europe turmoil
Oil hovers near $93 as trader mull Europe turmoil
The price of oil continues to decline as supplies grow in the U.S.More >>
Oil prices hovered near $93 a barrel Thursday in Asia as traders mulled whether concern over Europe's debt crisis justifies extending a sharp sell-off during the last two weeks.More >>
Singapore Q1 economic growth slows to 1.6 percent
Singapore Q1 economic growth slows to 1.6 percent
Singapore says its economic growth slowed in the first quarter as manufacturing fell.More >>
Singapore's economic growth slowed in the first quarter as the government warned Thursday that political upheaval in Europe threatens to undermine the global economy.More >>
J.C. Penney's shares in free-fall after 1Q loss
J.C. Penney's shares in free-fall after 1Q loss
Wall Street doesn't seem to like J.C. Penney's new everyday low pricing any better than Main Street does.More >>
Wall Street doesn't seem to like J.C. Penney's new everyday low pricing any better than Main Street does.More >>
J.C. Penney's shares in free-fall after 1Q loss
J.C. Penney's shares in free-fall after 1Q loss
Wall Street doesn't seem to like J.C. Penney's new everyday low pricing any better than Main Street does.More >>
Wall Street doesn't seem to like J.C. Penney's new everyday low pricing any better than Main Street does.More >>
Target's 1Q profits up 1.2 percent
Target's 1Q profits up 1.2 percent
Target Corp. is reporting a 1.2 percent increase in first-quarter profit as the discount chain pulled in more shoppers with its food and trendy fashions.More >>
Target Corp. raised its profit outlook Wednesday after reporting better-than-expected first-quarter results that were boosted by increased spending on food and cheap chic fashions.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 >>
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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 >>
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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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JP Morgan $2 billion loss stirs memories of 2008 crisis
JP Morgan $2 billion loss stirs memories of 2008 crisis
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon dubs losses 'egregious,' but market analysts expect that, this time, the damage will not spread to the entire financial system.More >>
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon dubs losses 'egregious,' but market analysts expect that, this time, the damage will not spread to the entire financial system.More >>
Industries that benefit from broke college students
Industries that benefit from broke college students
These types of businesses have found success by capitalizing on the college demographic.More >>
These types of businesses have found success by capitalizing on the college demographic.More >>
Fed study rejects standard explanations for housing bubble
Fed study rejects standard explanations for housing bubble
The most popular beliefs as to what caused the U.S. mortgage crisis and subsequent economic collapse are wrong, according to a new study by the Boston Fed.More >>
The most popular beliefs as to what caused the U.S. mortgage crisis and subsequent economic collapse are wrong, according to a new study by the Boston Fed.More >>
Fast Food Burger Wars: 7 reasons Wendy's surpassed Burger King
7 reasons Wendy's surpassed Burger King
The battle of the burger giants has recently taken a turn after nearly 40 years. Find out why.More >>
The battle of the burger giants has recently taken a turn after nearly 40 years. Find out why.More >>
You can own a piece of Facebook for $28-$35 per share
You can own a piece of Facebook for $28-$35 per share
When Facebook goes public it will cost between $28 and $35 per share, potentially netting the company $13.6 billion.More >>
When Facebook goes public it will cost between $28 and $35 per share, potentially netting the company $13.6 billion, with Mark Zuckerberg making $1 billion by himself.More >>
May Day: Can Occupy Wall Street spring back to life?
May Day: Can Occupy Wall Street spring back to life?
Occupy Wall Street has big plans for May Day, including marches and strikes, but faces big challenges.More >>
Occupy Wall Street has big plans for May Day, including marches and strikes, but faces big challenges: It is still largely decentralized, and has lost its hold on the support of the public.More >>
Senate staves off postal Armageddon with USPS reform bill
Senate staves off postal Armageddon with USPS reform bill
Postal bill averts 3,700 post-office closings for at least two years.More >>
Postal bill averts 3,700 post-office closings for at least two years, but fails to address deeper, structural problems in how the postal service manages a vast operation.More >>
Postal Service closings? System faces cash crunch. Again.
Postal Service closings? System faces cash crunch. Again.
Postal Service closings could mean longer lines and possibly slower delivery.More >>
Postal Service closings could mean longer lines and possibly slower delivery. But the alternative to Postal Service closings would mean using tax money.More >>
Best Buy names the 50 stores to close; Includes 19 in 3 states
Best Buy names the 50 stores to close; Includes 19 in 3 states
Electronics retail giant Best Buy has named the 50 stores it plans to close as it struggles in the face of tough competition from e-commerce giants such as Amazon.More >>
Americans spread blame for high gas prices, foresee $4.75 a gallon
Americans spread blame for high gas prices
Americans foresee, on average, gas prices at $4.75 a gallon within three months. They most blame the oil industry and Wall Street. But they expect politicians to act.More >>

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