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Four questions for a commission-only brokerDespite the wealth of financial information available these days, commission-only brokerage firms still exist. Here are four questions that could take them down.
Gas prices rise as Isaac throttles the GulfGas prices are expected to jump 10 cents Monday to $3.008 per gallon. The rise in gas prices comes as Tropical Storm Isaac churns its way through the Gulf of Mexico.
Fiscal cliff vs. tax-cut extension is gloom or doom. Is there another way?CBO's 'gloom' scenario means pushing the economy off the 'fiscal cliff' into recession. But deficits would plunge. 'Doom' means no recession but dangerous levels of debt.
Are compacts better than subcompacts for gas mileage?Smaller doesn't always mean more efficient. Ford's Focus compact gets virtually identical mileage that the Fiesta subcompact does.
Romney's lying machineEvery campaign exaggerates and distorts. But Mitt Romney's campaign has a well-financed machine of distortions behind it.
Hitler and the false lure of more is betterNazi Germany's economy was not a central planning success, it was a disaster. Is there a lesson for today?
Greener cars have improved L.A. air qualitySmog-producing compounds in Los Angeles are down 98 percent since the 1960s. They're down by half just since 2002, thanks to higher-mileage cars.聽
Does Apple patent victory mean fewer smartphone choices?Apple's $1 billion jury award may keep others from making Android smartphones, fearing an Apple lawsuit. Samsung vows to fight the verdict.
Apple vs. Samsung: California jury awards Apple $1 billionA jury decided Friday that Samsung stole Apple's iPhone and iPad technology. Judge has not yet ruled on whether Samsung must pull all of it's smartphones and tablets from the US market.
Back to school: 11 ways to save on textbooksThe average college student will spend a whopping $655 on textbooks this year. Here's how to trim the bill.
Top 10 pet-friendly hotelsMore and more vacationers are bringing along pets during their getaways. These 10 pet-friendly hotels will make Fido feel right at home.
Bernanke: More room for Fed action. Market runs up.Dow reverses early losses and climbs 100 points after a letter from Ben Bernanke surfaces. The letter says the Federal Reserve has room to take more action to strengthen the economy.
Samaras goes on charm offensive in bid to give Greece more timeGerman Chancellor Merkel remained cool to the Greek prime minister's pleas in Berlin for more time to implement economic reforms. Samaras travels to France Saturday.
Facebook is worth $5 a shareFacebook shares have already lost nearly half their value. But recent selling suggests Facebook shares have much further to fall.聽
Raising self-reliant children: Five stepsWe want our children to have rich, independent lives. At the same time, we don't want to spend retirement supporting adult children. Here's how to give your kids the tools to strike out on their own.
Red Vines black licorice recalled. Too much lead.Red Vines black licorice with the 'Best Before' date of 020413 contains more than twice the recommended daily limit of lead for young children. Customers can return affected bags of Red Vines black licorice for a full refund.
The worst part of buying a car? Haggling.According to a new survey, negotiating price is the most hated part of buying a car. What part of the buying process did buyers love most?
New home sales match two-year highNew home sales in July climb 3.6 percent, matching May's total of new home sales. The supply of new homes for sale falls to a 49-year low.
A defense of the hedge fund industry. Really.The hedge fund industry has its issues, but buying up Apple stock is not one of them.
Stocks retreat as conviction about Fed fadesDow sees its biggest loss in more than a month as traders reassess what moves the Federal Reserve might make next month. S&P 500 falls 11 points. Gold jumps.聽
