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Japan's trade deficit hits $8.6B due to weaker yen
Japan's trade deficit hits $8.6B due to weaker yen
Japan reports its trade deficit widened to a larger-than-expected 879.9 billion yen ($8.6 billion) in April as its weakening currency accentuated surging import costs.More >>
Japan's trade deficit widened to a larger-than-expected 879.9 billion yen ($8.6 billion) in April as its weakening currency accentuated surging import costs.More >>
Senate panel approves immigration bill
Senate panel approves immigration bill
The Senate Judiciary Committee hopes to nail down an elusive compromise on high-tech visas and may punt a controversy over gay marriage to the full Senate as it makes final drafting decisions on immigration...More >>
Far-reaching legislation that grants a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters...More >>
Senate panel approves immigration bill
Senate panel approves immigration bill
Far-reaching legislation to grant a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after...More >>
Far-reaching legislation to grant a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters...More >>
Microsoft touts Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainment
Microsoft touts Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainment
Will Xbox mark the spot once again for Microsoft?More >>
Microsoft thinks it has the one.More >>
Ex-Ford execs charged in Argentine torture cases
Ex-Ford execs charged in Argentine torture cases
Three former Ford Motor Co. executives have been charged with crimes against humanity in Argentina for allegedly targeting union workers for kidnapping and torture after the country's 1976 military coup.More >>
Three former Ford Motor Co. executives were charged Tuesday with crimes against humanity for allegedly targeting Argentine union workers for kidnapping and torture after the country's 1976 military coup.More >>
JPMorgan's Dimon survives shareholder referendum
JPMorgan's Dimon survives shareholder referendum
Jamie Dimon, the chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, says last year's $6 billion trading loss had been expensive and "extremely embarrassing," but he also asked shareholders not to fixate on the issue.More >>
Jamie Dimon, the CEO and chairman of JPMorgan Chase, easily survived a vote Tuesday that would have called on him to give up his role as chairman of the nation's largest bank. But shareholders sent a message that the...More >>
Best Buy reports 1Q loss on restructuring costs
Best Buy reports 1Q loss on restructuring costs
Best Buy Co. is reporting a loss in its fiscal first quarter as it sold its stake in Best Buy Europe and works on a turnaround plan that includes cutting costs and closing some stores.More >>
Best Buy Co. on Tuesday reported a loss for its fiscal first quarter as it sold its stake in Best Buy Europe and works on a turnaround plan that includes cutting costs and closing some stores.More >>
IRS official to take the 5th at House hearing
IRS official to take the 5th at House hearing
The former head of the Internal Revenue Service heads to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, giving lawmakers their first opportunity to question the man who ran the agency when agents were improperly targeting tea party groups.More >>
Summoned by Congress, a key figure in the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups plans to invoke her constitutional right against self-incrimination and decline to testify at a congressional hearing...More >>
Housing recovery boosts Home Depot 1Q results
Housing recovery boosts Home Depot 1Q results
Even though the weather was poor, Home Depot posted an 18 percent increase in its net income for the first quarter thanks to the ongoing housing recovery.More >>
Home Depot Inc.'s first-quarter net income rose 18 percent, thanks to the ongoing housing recovery, despite a chilly and wet spring.More >>
Stocks gain on reassurance from a top Fed official
Stocks gain on reassurance from a top Fed official
Stock indexes fluctuated in early trading Tuesday as investors tried to predict the Fed's next move.More >>
Reassuring comments from a Federal Reserve official and better earnings from two big retailers helped push the stock market higher Tuesday.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
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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
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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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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 >>