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BMW recall affects 1.3 million cars. Is yours on the list?BMW recall involves all 5- and 6-Series BMWs manufactured between 2003 and 2010, which may have an electrical problem. The BMW recall is almost as big as the company's worldwide sales last year.
True entrepreneurs don't need encouragementGovernment policies encouraging training of entrepreneurs won't kickstart the economy.
Mining boom in Michigan: economic boost or environmental nuisance?Demand for metals on the world market is prompting a mining boom in Michigan's rural Upper Peninsula, where jobs are scarce. But possible environmental damage to forests, lakes, and rivers alarms some locals.
How 'The Hunger Games' scored a marketing winLionsgate took a number of huge marketing risks with 'The Hunger Games,' including a March opening. They paid off with the biggest box-office debut outside of the summer season.
Obama could turn a health-care loss into a winIf the Supreme Court decides the individual health-care mandate is unconstitutional, Obama's plans for reform begin to unravel. But with a little political maneuvering, he can turn such a defeat into a victory.
Student loans are $300,000. Prepay them or save?Student loans are so high, couple wonders whether to pay them off early or save $5,000 a year for retirement. Question on student loans is No. 6 in this reader mailbag.聽
Bernanke comments send stocks soaringStocks recorded one of their biggest gains of the year Monday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke suggested that the U.S. economy still needs help to produce faster job growth. The Dow jumped 160 points to close at 13241, its third-best showing of the year.
The federal government spends a lot more money than you think'Federal spending' figures are not reliable markers. In reality, the federal government spends about 30 percent more than it admits.
Gas prices, still climbing, are now just one thin dime from $4 a gallonGas prices jumped 5 cents a gallon last week on average, says AAA's Fuel Gauge Report, even as oil prices stabilized a bit. When gas prices reach $4 a gallon, motorists begin to change their habits.
Laundry tips to save you moneySome of your favorite clothes may require individual washing. Is it worth the additional financial and time costs?
Bernanke signals low interest rates, stocks take offStocks chalk up one of the biggest gains of the year after Fed chairman says economy still needs help. Dow jumps more than 100 points
Pending home sales slightly down in February, but up since 2011Pending home sales declined a bit with the seasonally adjusted national index, falling 0.5 percent since January while increasing 9.2 percent above the level seen in February 2011.
Gas prices rise to $3.93 a gallonGas prices nationally are up 11 cents over past few weeks. Lowest gas prices of cities surveyed? Tulsa, Okla., with $3.58 a gallon.
Why broadening the tax base is so difficultIncreasing revenue from taxes will be difficult if the government can't touch a few common tax expenditures. But there are a few things that qualify for tax breaks that we can do without
Is New Zealand the new international bully?New Zealand cabinet minister Gerry Brownlee's recent comments about Finland, including saying they have a "terrible homicide rate" and "no respect for women," have caused quite a stir among Fins.聽
Oil prices edge down toward $106 a barrelOil prices slip as investors eye slowing economic growth and risk of supply disruptions because of Iran impasse. An Australian bank forecasts oil prices will stay above $100 a barrel through 2012. 聽
US stocks, job growth rise. Strong recovery ahead?US stocks are up while volatility is down. Employment is growing. This time, a strong recovery is a real possibility, says former Obama aide Summers.
401(k) plans available at work? Sign up. Now!401(k) plans offer tax advantages in addition to convenience. If your employer's 401(k) plan offers to match your contributions, then you're losing money out on free money.
Investment banking: Ex-Goldman critic to write book?Investment banking tell all? Greg Smith, who tendered a scathing resignation letter to investment banking giant Goldman Sachs, is reportedly looking for a book deal.
How do inflation booms affect long term growth?Investments won't contribute to an economy's long-term growth if they are the result of unsustainable money inflation, and what's worse, they could drag down fundamentally sound businesses in the process.
