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Consumer sentiment improves for AugustThe consumer sentiment index ticked up to 74.3聽 in August, with inflation expectations rising to 3.6 percent.
Merkel stands increasingly alone in opposing Greek eurozone exitGermany's Chancellor Merkel is sticking to her position that Greece must stay 鈥 and that its exit could have unforeseen negative consequences. But the ranks of those who disagree are growing.
12 rules to invest and enjoyLearning to invest shouldn't be a chore. Here's how to make money and have a good time doing it.
Redefining the richRomney's economic adviser refutes findings on his tax plan by broadening the definition of 'rich.' But it doesn't quite add up.- US stock futures up ahead of Bernanke speechStock market anticipates Bernanke will signal that the Federal Reserve is considering more monetary easing. Much anticipated Bernanke speech takes place at 10 a.m. ET.
Fuel-efficient cars for every budgetFrom a budget two-door compact to a high-end sports car, these six vehicles make good gas mileage fun.
Romney plan would cut taxes for the rich, Romney adviser confirmsRomney economic adviser Martin Feldstein tries to contradict the Tax Policy Center's findings that Mitt Romney's tax plan would raise taxes on the middle class. But he actually confirmed it to be true.
Watch out for the junk bond boomJunk bonds offer investors solid returns with slightly relatively low risk and very little volatility. But what happens when everyone on Wall Street is buying them?
Unemployment: Extended claims fall slightlyUnemployment claims report for this week indicated that聽 'initial'聽 unemployment claims went flat at 374,000.聽 while聽 'continued' claims declined by 5,000, resulting in an 'insured' unemployment rate of 2.6 percent.
Grow your own food: five simple stepsEven in a small space, growing your own food can be a rewarding money saver. Here's how to get started.
DIY home repair: Five steps to becoming your own handymanDon't be intimidated by home repairs. With a little research and some simple tips, most are far less complicated than they seem.
Facebook stock struggles, but company focuses on new featuresFacebook stock has lost nearly half its market value since the launch. As a company, can Facebook move past its stock troubles and further develop new programs and features, including beefing up their mobile business?
Back to business school: How to teach to today's economy?To help their students prepare for new economic realities in the US and abroad, business school professors must focus on what drives or inhibits entrepreneurial activity, as well as the role of entrepreneurs in shaping culture through how they conduct themselves in their work.
Where do America's best (and worst) drivers live?A new report ranks the drivers in America's major cities, from best to worst. Which metro cam out on top (and bottom)?- Stocks edge up on revised GDPStocks rise as US revises upward its estimate of GDP growth from 1.5 to 1.7 percent. Among big stock movers, WellPoint climbs 8 percent; Heinz falls 2 percent.聽
Pending home sales rise 2.4 percent in JulyPending home sales improved with the seasonally adjusted national index climbing 2.4 percent since June while increasing 12.4 percent above the level seen in July 2011.
New GDP numbers do Obama no favorsAmerican GDP grew a tepid 1.7 percent in the second quarter, suggesting a weak winter ahead.
Chipotle cheating on pennies 鈥 or just saving time?Chipotle: cheating charges force the chain of Mexican restaurants to change policy. In high-traffic restaurants, it had been rounding customers' tabs up or down to the nearest nickel. Saving time? Because some customers complained of Chipotle cheating, it now only rounds down.
How monthly home maintenance will save you big bucksWithout regular maintenance and care, your home will quickly lose its value. Here's a monthly checklist for keeping up with the biggest investment of your life.- Richard Eggers arrested for fake dime in 1963. Fired in 2012.Richard Eggers's fake dime crime 49 years ago has caused Wells Fargo to fire him in the wake of tightened federal rules on hiring. Richard Eggers says his use of a fake dime in a laundromat was a 'stupid stunt.'聽
