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Despite riots, Greece pushes ahead with austerityThe Greek Parliament voted last night to slash the minimum wage and public sector jobs in exchange for a bailout, despite public fury that led to Molotov cocktails and tear gas.聽
Consumer confidence slidesEarly reports indicate that consumer expectations will drop in February, indicating that consumers are tightening even further on spending.
Tech stocks: Hold Apple. Be selective on others.Tech stocks have engendered a lot of skepticism, but certain tech stocks are attractively priced, analysts say, even Apple.聽
Good gas conservation habits pay offMaking a few little changes to how you drive can save you a surprising amount of fuel without adding much time at all to your trip.
Health insurance plan: No more changes on birth control ruleHealth insurance program's new rule on contraceptive coverage, after Obama's compromise for religious groups, will have no other changes, says White House chief of staff. But US Catholic bishops say they will still challenge health insurance plan in the courts. 聽
For short trips, use a bikeSpring is around the corner. That means warmer weather, bike rides, and savings from not going by car.
Rioting, fires break out in Athens amid protests against Greek austerityRioting broke out in Athens, with fires engulfing multiple buildings, as Greek citizens protested against a government plan to slash wages and eliminate government jobs in exchange for an international bailout.
How to tax millionaires, the right wayWhen it comes to taxing the wealthiest Americans, some methods are better than others in leveling the playing field.
Valentine's Day gifts: How to save money on rosesThis Valentine's Day, consumers will spend an estimated $1.8 billion on flowers, mostly roses. But high demand combined with an off-peak growing season can make Valentine's Day roses quite pricey. Here's how to save.
Why US job creation heats up in the winterThe Labor Department routinely adjust jobs upward in winter, to make up for bad weather. So when there isn鈥檛 any bad weather in January, the job numbers go up automatically.
Mortgage settlement won't end probes: NY attorney generalMortgage settlement improved because New York, California initially rejected it, some say. Even after mortgage settlement, New York Attorney General Schneiderman is still investigating related fraud.
The Buffet rule won't work in practiceAccording to the Buffett Rule the wealthy should pay at least as much tax as middle-income households.聽That sounds straightforward but it鈥檚 not.
Would you drink toilet water?The "gross out" factor has long prohibited efforts to take dirty water and transform it into drinkable water. That resistance may abate if water prices rise.聽
Toyota: US probes door fires in Camrys, RAV4sToyota Camry and RAV4 owners have reported their car doors catching on fire, apparently from power window switch. Up to 830,000 Toyotas from the 2007 model year could be affected. 聽
Why carpooling is cool againWhen you add up all of the little costs, every mile you drive costs you at least $0.50 in fuel, maintenance, wear and tear, and tolls. If you鈥檙e commuting 10 miles each way every day, that鈥檚 $10 a day saved by sharing the trip.聽
Stocks endure worst drop of 2012Stocks fall on worries over roadblock to an agreement on Greece's sovereign debt, marking the first losing week for stocks in 2012. Dow falls 89 points, S&P falls 9 points.
Should states use tax breaks to woo seniors?State competition to provide tax breaks to older residents, especially wealthy seniors, is similar to the way states use tax subsidies to woo businesses. It may not make much sense, but it sure is trendy. 聽
Bullish on jobs? These 10 cities are. Our list of the 10 metro areas that saw the most job growth in 2011 might surprise you.
The Greek debt conundrum, explainedThe Greek parliament will vote on further austerity measures Sunday 鈥� the latest effort to alleviate a crisis that has careened between an EU bent on austerity and a resistant Greek public.
Debt outpacing growth and the case of JapanJapan couldn't trick its way out of an economic meltdown, and neither can the US.
