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New Jersey is taking your gift cardsA new law set to go into effect this year would allow the New Jersey Department of the Treasury to seize unused gift cards as "unclaimed property" after two years. The public outcry has been swift.- Swiss villages, sitting on a gold mine, refuse to budgeSwitzerland's Medel Valley contains gold ore worth an estimated $1.2 billion, but residents soundly rejected a proposal to mine the deposits, despite the community's need for jobs.
Groupon woes continue with lawsuit, low earningsGroupon's stock hit an all-time low last week, and the company has been hit with a lawsuit from shareholders for dishonest business practices.
Can price inflation fix a lagging economy?Yes, but the boost it provides is temporary and offers no permanent solution.
Oil prices drop ahead of Iran talksOil prices fall below $102 a barrel. Iran set to negotiate its nuclear program with six major powers Friday, pushing oil prices even lower after last week's fall on weaker US demand.
Stock market set to open sharply lowerStock market futures point to lower open in its first session after Friday's disappointing jobs report. Next worry for stock market: quarterly earnings.
As tide of illegal immigrants goes home, will US economy suffer?The illegal immigrant boom has fizzled; and as Mexican migrants go home, the question is whether it will drain the labor pool and hurt the US economy.
30-year mortgage rate under 4 percent30-year mortgage rates fall slightly to an average 3.98 percent, near record low of 3.87 percent that 30-year mortgages hit in February.
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2013 tax season a 'disaster' if Congress dithers2013 tax filing season could see 'total confusion' unless Congress deals with tax cuts set to expire before 2013. Tax breaks on several dozen items await lawmakers, IRS commissioner says.聽
Job growth slows in March. Is it payback?The disappointing March employment report suggests job growth is coming back in sync with economic expansion after unusually strong job growth in the winter.聽
Jobs growth slows. Should we worry?The economy added only 120,000 jobs in March 鈥� down from the rate of more than 200,000 in each of the preceding three months. It鈥檚 way too early to conclude the jobs recovery is stalling, but there鈥檚 reason for concern.
Should we change the way we teach economics?Because of the recent financial crisis, teaching the basic principles of economics is harder than ever.
Unemployment rate: Recovery leaves teens behindThe March unemployment rate fell slightly for all workers and women, blacks, Hispanics, and Asians. For teens, unemployment rose. Why are fewer teens getting jobs?
Americans spread blame for high gas prices, foresee $4.75 a gallonAmericans foresee, on average, gas prices at $4.75 a gallon within three months, shows a 海角大神 Science Monitor/TIPP poll. They most blame the oil industry and Wall Street. But they expect politicians to act.
Six tips for a money-smart road tripBeing rigid in planning a route but flexible in schedule and housing are ways to ensure you get the most bang for your buck on the open road.
A tax on high heels?High heels can exert a heavy toll on the body, and are often uncomfortable and unsafe. Should they be taxed?
Economy adds 120,000 jobs. Why the dip from bigger gains in early 2012?The unemployment rate fell from 8.3 percent to 8.2 percent in March. Economists had been expecting higher numbers of new jobs.
Casino mogul Adelson pressures Spain to bend rules for EuroVegasAmerican casino mogul Sheldon Adelson's EuroVegas project could bring Spain much-needed investment, but the deal comes with demands for unappealing legal and financial exemptions.