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NFL replacement refs: Cautious league to start hiringReplacement refs could include retired college referees or even current ones. Since contract talks with regular referees continue, the NFL will start training sessions for replacement refs later this month.
Blessing and a curse: countries struggle with oil resourcesWhere drilling used to be in established areas, like Texas, Saudi Arabia, and Russia, it is now moving offshore, leaving some to wonder whether the institutional capacities of these countries and regions are sufficient to avoid the resource curse.
Using '16 ounce cup' logic to reduce your personal spendingMayor Michael Bloomberg's proposed ban on large sugared drinks has got our personal finance expert thinking about limits. The less you listen to immediate impulses, he says, the more you鈥檒l do for your long term financial health.
'Safe havens' starting to look a lot less secureContinued worries about Spain and Greece, increasing signs that the weak US recovery is getting weaker and indications that the euro area slumps are deepening push down bond yields in perceived "safe haven" countries.
Wedding cost? Flat. Fewer marry. Wedding boom over?Average wedding cost $25,600 last year, virtually unchanged from 2010. Many who are getting married are looking for ways to cut wedding costs.
Even China's stock market can't avoid Tiananmen censoringChina's stock market index falls 64.89 on June 4, the anniversary of the 1989 crackdown in Tiananmen Square. So censors block online access to 'stock market,' 'Shanghai Composite Index,' and related search terms. 聽
As recovery signs slow, US Treasury bonds sales continueWith no sign of a real recovery in sight, Bonner wonders who will come out the winner when the dust finally settles. Will it be the gold bugs, holding on to cash, the savvier stock traders, or perhaps, could it possibly be bonds buyers?
US stocks set for anemic openingUS stocks closely watched as S&P breaks through key technical level. Futures suggest a slight rise in US stocks at the open.聽
Gas prices drop nationally as economy slowsGas prices have dropped more than 30 cents a gallon in most parts of the US, resulting from a steep plunge in oil prices. The national average for gas prices is $3.59, down five cents from last week.
The euro exodus from Greece and SpainWary depositors are hauling billions of euros our of Greek and Spanish banks, reflecting the nervous mood of the people.
How a switch-based power source will save you moneyHooking up home appliances like televisions and lamps to plugs contrilled by switches isn't just a convenient novelty: it's a simple way to see big savings on your power bill.聽
A strategy for using LED light bulbsLED light bulbs are the way of the future, but right now the technology is new and the light quality isn't great. But by using them in addition to a few strategically placed incandescent bulbs, you can enjoy good light quality and still benefit from the LED's outstanding cost benefits.
Mortgage rates: 15-year loan gains popularityMortgage rates for 15-year loan fall below 3 percent for first time. Homeowners are taking advantage of low mortgage rates to refinance, but with terms that will let them pay off their loan before retirement
Ten things worth splurging onThe old expression, 'you get what you pay for,' isn't always true. But for these ten goods and services, it is.
Total unemployment increases slightlyIn May,聽 'total unemployment,' including all marginally attached workers, increased to 14.8 percent,聽 while the traditionally reported unemployment rate increased slightly to 8.2 percent.
Hurricane season: a car preparation checklistIf you live near the Gulf or Atlantic coasts, it's time to prepare for another hurricane season. Here are seven tips for keeping you, and your car, safe from the storm.
Gas prices fall below $3 in two statesGas prices are silver lining in economic gloom. Since April, gas prices are down more than 30 cents a gallon and experts predict more decline.
Starting a side business doesn't have to break the bankIt doesn't have to cost much, but a successful side business does take up a lot of time. Before launching, make sure you're willing to make that commitment.
Credit cards: Top 5 cards for gradsCredit cards for high school and college graduates offer cash back and, most importantly, no annual fee. If you're not sure you qualify for regular credit cards, there's an option for you, too.
Is the GOP tax reform strategy a fiscal trap?As a matter of pure tax policy, our tax analyst analyzes the different option on the table. Ideally, Congress should build the best possible tax base and then adjust the rates to meet an agreed-upon revenue target. But in a partisan Congress, few things are 'ideal.'
