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Online banking? Don't be afraid.Online banking is commonplace these days, but many customers are hesitant to use it for fear of online scams, lack of computer skills, or difficulty finding convenient Internet access. Here's how to make online banking work for you.
Half of Americans don't pay income tax. So what.The increase in reliance on government assistance is the problem, not a lack of people who pay income tax.
Romney's policy dead-endMitt Romney has added a new plank to his聽campaign tax platform: Cut all ordinary tax rates by a fifth.聽But he鈥檚 put a few pretty big hurdles in the way of making sure his plan does not add to the deficit.
Despite high fuel prices, many trucks run emptyA quarter of trucks on US and British roads carry no cargo, wasting billions of dollars in fuel. By harnessing the power of the Internet, truck fleets could become far more efficient.
Social networking and drones can save the earthBoth tools help distribute information that can be used to further more responsible environmental practices
30-year mortgage rate rises, still under 4 percent30-year mortgage rate averages 3.95 percent. It marks the 12th consecutive week the 30-year mortgage rate stayed below 4 percent.
Gas prices high? No magic bullet, Obama says.Gas prices rise to average $3.65 a gallon, a record for this time of year. Obama dismisses GOP plans to lower gas prices as 'bumper sticker' answer.聽
New home sales drop but show signs of recoveryThe US Census Department's monthly New Residential Home Sales Report for January showed a monthly decline,聽 with sales dropping 0.97 percent聽 since December but rising 3.55 percent above the level seen in January 2011.
What we need to fix in the corporate tax codeOur corporate tax system maximizes the degree to which corporate managers have to worry about taxes when making business decisions, but limits the revenue that the government actually collects.聽
Do yourself a favor. Avoid courtesy overdraft protection.On the surface, courtesy overdraft protection seems like a good program. Actually, most 鈥渃ourtesy鈥� overdraft protections can end up putting you in a worse situation than just dealing with a returned check.
High gas prices will slow car sales, not stop themAutomakers are ready for surging gas prices with more fuel-efficient vehicles. Only if gas prices move above $5 a gallon could automakers face a big slowdown.聽
Why GOP candidates would make the national debt worseWhich Republican Presidential candidates would successfully eliminate the deficit and national debt?聽According to a聽new analysis聽from the non-partisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, none of them would.
Home prices increaseNationally, home prices increased 0.71 percent since November but declined 1.32 percent聽 below the level seen in December 2010.
Why we're paying more for cornThanks to government subsidies supporting a specific type of corn farm, land value is increasing, and prices are going up. The same is true of other federally supported crops.
What Ron Paul gets right about economicsRon Paul is onto something when he claims that the Federal Reserve's low interest policy has discourages savings and encouraged borrowing.
Corporations don't need tax cuts. Why is Obama proposing them?The Obama administration is proposing to lower corporate taxes from the current 35 percent to 28 percent for most companies and to 25 percent for manufacturers.聽 But American companies are booking higher profits than ever.
Dow 13000 mark close, but not quiteThe Dow made another run at 13000, finishing up 46 points at 12984. Despite coming within four points of the mark,聽 early losses kept the index from reaching 13000.
When it's time to find a new bankYour bank should offer a large ATM network, solid interest, few fees, and operating hours that are compatible to your lifestyle. If not, it's time to send it packing. Here's how to find a new, better bank.
AT&T CEO loses $2 million over T-Mobile breakupAT&T chief takes a big pay cut, but the company lost $4.2 billion because of its failed deal to acquire T-Mobile USA. The聽AT&T executive still makes $18.7 million a year.
Extended unemployment claims drop by 52,000Initial jobless claims went unchanged at 351,000 claims, but聽 鈥渃ontinued鈥� claims for jobless benefits declined by 52,000.
