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State and local budget cuts hurt the recoveryWeak government spending continues to hamper the economy, according to a recent study.
Baking soda and vinegar: the only cleaning products you should ever buyFrom getting stains out of carpet to deodorizing the garbage disposal, you'd be hard pressed to find a cleaning problem either baking soda or vinegar can't fix.
Is prop trading dead?Traditional trading firms will not survive unless they evolve. Furthermore, the profession of trading could use a bit of de-romanticizing.
Does oil giant Chevron want Chavez to win reelection in Venezuela?Chevron has been in Venezuela since the 1920s when politicians were heavier handed than Chavez. Now, Chevron in Venezuela may be too big to nationalize, writes a guest blogger.
Mitt Romney and Obama's big ideas for saving the economy? Not this election.Mitt Romney and聽 Barack Obama are both banking on negative campaigning to get elected.聽 But neither Mitt Romney nor the President are offering any new or bold ideas for rescuing the worst economy since the Great Depression.
Investor alert: Bribery risks are risingDespite government crackdowns and shareholder demands for greater transparency, the risks of bribery will increase as multinational corporations push further into emerging markets.
Electric cars: How many miles will kill 'range anxiety'?Most electric car charges last longer than 95 percent of the trips made in the US, but 'range anxiety' is still a major drawback for many potential electric car buyers. How many miles will it take to curb that fear?
Buy generic. Go ahead, try it.For each name-brand product you usually buy, try the聽 generic version at least once. More often than not, you won't notice the difference.
Facebook shares spook investors now. But long term?Facebook shares reach lowest level ever as revenue growth slows and investors cash out. Analysts are more upbeat about the potential for Facebook shares.
Tax cuts: Obama, Hatch trade barbsTax cuts were subject of Obama's Saturday radio address, where he urged GOP to extend Bush-era tax cuts for all but the wealthy. Republican Sen. Hatch blasted Democrats for trying to raise taxes on businesses.聽聽
The big money of environmentalismClimate change is a huge concern, but misguided attacks won't solve the issue, and the environmental movement is more financially motivated than some of its proponents would like us to think.
10 cheap ways to increase your home's resale valueCleaning up, finding the right real estate agent, and updating small things聽 like light fixtures will help your home sell fast without expensive staging.- British youth seek farmland, as beef prices riseRising commodity prices are boosting the British farming industry, attracting young farmers to enter the profession.
Progress WatchDeveloping countries lead the way in deploying mobile technologySome three-quarters of the world now has access to mobile networks. What does this mean for those in the developing world?
Have you visited your discount grocery store lately?You probably can't get everything you need at a discount grocery store, but you can get most of your items for the week at a much lower price. Save the higher-end places for fresh produce and specialty items.
Capital One settlement: $12 million to customers in militaryCapital One settlement means bank will pay service members at least $125,000 for unlawful foreclosures, $10,000 for repossessed cars. Those denied credit card benefits will also be reimbursed in Capital One settlement.
Insider trading scandal tarnishes Nomura. CEO resigns.Insider trading investigation at Japan's biggest investment bank topples CEO. Nomura plans reforms to prevent insider trading after admitting that employees leaked information to clients.聽- Obamacare: US judge lets Catholic-owned firm cut contraception from coverageA federal judge issued an injunction after Catholic owners of a private company in Colorado argued that Obama's health-care reform violates their rights under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the First Amendment鈥檚 protection of religious freedom.
Romney pressed to release tax returns. Watchdogs ask what about Congress?Democrats and some Republicans are hounding Mitt Romney to release his tax returns. But ask Congress members to release theirs and silence is the most frequent response. Double standard?聽
Should charities still be tax-exempt?Tax-exempt organizations won鈥檛 be immune from the debate over tax reform, and their special聽treatment may be jeopardized as Congress looks for ways to broaden the tax base. The growing commercial activity of many charities should make us rethink their status.
