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Seven battleground states: Does economy help Obama or Romney? Seven states have emerged as battlegrounds that may well determine the 2012 presidential election. Here's a look at seven battleground states and how their economic situation is shaping the presidential election:
PayPal restructuring means lost jobsPayPal is cutting about 325 jobs as part of a major reorganization by its new president in an effort to head off competition. Though revered on Wall Street, Paypal has a reputation as slow and bureaucratic on Silicon Valley, making it hard to attract top-level talent.聽
Camaro Hot Wheels and a roundup of today's car newsChevrolet's Camaro gets a special appearance edition in the form of the Hot Wheels Edition, Ireson writes. The Hot Wheels upgrade costs聽$6,995 and is available on any standard Camaro or Camaro Convertible.
Hurricane Sandy to cost billions. Will the economy stand?Hurricane Sandy is causing disruptions for companies, travelers and consumers. But for the overall economy, damage from Hurricane Sandy will likely be limited. Economists estimate the damage will cost between $10 billion and $20 billion.聽
What is Mitt Romney鈥檚 tax plan?Howard Gleckman offers a breakdown of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's proposed tax plan.
The entrepreneur as prospectorEntrepreneurs have one fundamental goal 鈥� to find an unmet need in the market, Dr. Cornwall writes.
Stocks rise if Romney wins; bonds, if Obama doesStocks would rally with a Romney win, because it would signal a change of direction, according to a Barclay's survey of professional investors. Stocks would sell off briefly with an Obama victory as investors would move to bonds.
How to become an NFL referee? Start early.Refereeing high school and college games is the way to work through the ranks. But it takes years 鈥� and some help 鈥� to become an NFL referee or MLB umpire.
Should the rich pay more?The biggest issue on which the presidential candidates have given us the clearest choice is whether the rich should pay more in taxes, Reich writes.
Stock futures fall; Sandy shuts down US marketsStock futures were down Monday as Hurricane Sandy shut down the major US financial markets, the first unplanned shutdown since September 2001. Stock futures on the Dow slid 99 points in premarket trading, and several companies postponed earnings reports due to Hurricane Sandy.聽
Burger King net income drops a whopping 83 percentBurger King said Monday that its third quarter net income dropped 83 percent. Much of the Burger King revenue hit came from聽the company selling company-owned stores to franchisees.
Sunshine State on a dime: Hotel deals in Miami, Orlando, and Ft. LauderdaleTake advantage of Florida's family-friendly vacation destinations with the best hotel deals of the week.聽
Texting while driving? The ticket costs more than you think.It's illegal to text and drive in most states, and law enforcement agencies are developing more sophisticated ways to spot offenders. What's more, that ticket may end up costing you hundreds.聽
Winter is coming. Eight ways to prepare your home.Cold weather is on the way, and a home that isn't prepared can turn into a frigid money pit. Here are 8 cheap ways to winterize your home and save on your energy bill.聽
American Airlines mechanics: Many buyouts, few layoffsAmerican Airlines will not have to resort to mass layoffs during its bankruptcy, because so many mechanics accepted American Airlines' buyout offer.
Yes, your gas mileage may vary. It's ok.Fuel economy depends on a slew of factors beyond the make and model of your vehicle, including traffic, driving style, landscape, and even weather. For the real scoop on a car's fuel efficiency, check real world economy websites and see what other drivers have been getting.聽
The 4 best (and worst) return policies this holiday shopping seasonShoppers beware: Failing to read a store's return policy could leave your friends and relatives stuck with unwanted gifts. Here are the stores with the four best (and four worst) return policies for 2012 holiday shopping.聽
Share little-used equipment with friends and neighbors; save moneyMany of us have peices of equipment, like printers and gardening tools, that are helpful to have around but not used very often. Why not save a little money by splitting the cost and use of those items with someone else?
Sensible credit-card reform doesn鈥檛 make you anti-momThe new consumer financial watchdog is trying to help stay-at-home spouses qualify for credit cards. But its solution will hurt the credit-card industry unnecessarily.
Weak earnings reports weigh on stocksStocks were mostly lower Friday in response to weak corporate earnings reports. Tepid economic growth in the US also pushed stocks down.
