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The best and worst grocery stores: You get what you pay forWhen it comes to grocery stores, customers generally must choose between great quality and low prices. But a few supermarket chains ranked high in both categories.
Buffett rule revenue would be hugeIf you think the Bush tax cuts should be extended鈥攁n idea most opponents of the millionaire tax support鈥攔evenues from a minimum tax rate on millionaires would increase by a much more significant $162 billion over the decade. And that鈥檚 hardly the chump change than the Buffett rule's critics imply.
Don't be fooled: Liberals and libertarians don't agreeOn the surface,聽 hard-left liberals and hard-right libertarians may share certain positions. But these agreements are little more than word games.
After falling, stocks recover from Europe electionsStock markets recovered around the world following an early stumble caused by election results in France and Greece that appeared to jeopardize Europe's plans for fighting its debt crisis.聽 In the US, the Dow finished the day down 29 points at 13,008.
Freedom from debt is possible 鈥� with a planConstructing a debt repayment plan is the single strongest step to take to achieve freedom from debt, according to Hamm.聽
Hong Kong bubble? Housing prices rise.In February, the price of residential properties聽 in Hong Kong increased a notable 2.05 percent since January and climbed 5.96 percent above the level seen in February 2011.
Greece's Golden Dawn Party a scary development for Europe聽Most Greeks are probably not very happy to have witnessed the聽 far-right Golden Dawn party take as much of the Greek electorate as they did this weekend. But despite the party's relatively low polling numbers, the rise of the anti-immigration, nationalistic party is troubling news.
France and Greece elections: Threat to Eurozone recovery?The elections in France and Greece won't bode well for economic recovery in Europe, according to Karlsson.聽
Greece election results cause problems for bailout plansElections in Greece over the weekend saw both far-right and left-leaning politicians gain seats in parliament, setting up a fight over the country's economic future.
Stock market fallout: Europe elections spook tradersStock market in Athens plunges 8 percent at one point after Greek election points to no clear winner. Stock market reaction elsewhere in Europe is negative.
Mortgage rates hit new lowsMortgage rates for a 30-year fixed loan falls to record 3.84 percent. Mortgage rates for 15-year fixed loan now stands at a new record low: 3.07 percent.
Credit cards bring back no-fee, no-interest offersCredit cards offer zero-percent balance transfer with no transfer fees to new customers. Zero-percent credit cards are a good deal, if consumers make sure they stay out of debt.
Alert: Major cyber attack aimed at natural gas pipeline companiesA major cyber attack is currently under way aimed squarely at computer networks belonging to US natural gas pipeline companies, according to alerts issued by the US Department of Homeland Security.
Is US a model for austerity-wary Europe?Despite its sluggishness, the US economy is growing while Europe's is contracting. A rising number of policymakers blame Europe's austerity moves.
Free Comic Book Day: See 'The Avengers,' then read it for freeFree Comic Book Day, celebrating its 10th year, usually coincides with the release of a big budget superhero movie. This year, Free Comic Book Day falls on the same weekend as the premiere of the much-anticipated 'Avengers' adaptation.
Oil prices fall to six-month low. Gas to follow.Oil prices fall below $99 a barrel on weak jobs report. At $3.80 a gallon, gasoline prices should follow oil prices down.聽
Jobs report: The stall has arrivedFriday鈥檚 jobs report for April was even more disappointing than March. This is bad news for millions of Americans.
With meager jobs growth, 'time running out' for ObamaThe 2012 presidential election may hang on voters' perceptions about the economy, and Friday's report that just 115,000 jobs were created in April won't do much to help Obama. What's the outlook for the months ahead?
Can the US tax system be fair?Two economists, a tax historian, and a philosopher debated what a 'fair' tax code means at an Urban Institute panel this week.聽
French candidate Hollande's projected win could change eurozone's courseFrench presidential frontrunner Francois Hollande, of the Socialist Party, could prompt major changes to the German-led austerity model, which much of Europe is already rising up against.
