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Detroit nears deal to avert bankruptcy, but is it a state takeover?Both city and state officials say they are close to an agreement that could force extensive restructuring of city finances, as Detroit faces a $200 million deficit and bankruptcy by May.
Home prices stabilizing. So what's wrong with Atlanta?Home prices in some cities show some signs of stabilizing. But in Atlanta, the decline in home prices is accelerating.
Axl Rose and your investment teamWhile band names and fund families may keep the same names, finding out if there are different players behind the scenes can mean a very different final outcome. Just look at the failure of the latest Guns 'N Roses album.
EPA issues new rule on greenhouse gas emissions: Where does that leave coal?The EPA proposed the first-ever US curbs on power plants' greenhouse gas emissions, saying next-generation coal plants should meet the restrictions. But the coal industry slammed the new rule.
Sagging consumer confidence lowers stocksThe Dow fell 43 points to close at 13197 Tuesday as weak readings on consumer confidence gave investors little reason to extend the recent rally.
Supreme Court health-care hearing: How bad does it look for 'Obamacare'?Based on justices' questions in the two-hour Supreme Court health-care hearing, the fate of 'Obamacare' is in peril. Justice Kennedy expressed strong concerns about the individual mandate.
Getting rid of state income tax? Bad idea.Reducing or eliminating state income tax is bad news for low-income families, who may end up paying higher taxes and losing critical safety net programs.
Home prices down in JanuaryThe home price price index declined 0.83 percent since December while the Composite-20 index declined 0.84 percent聽 over the same period resulting in the lowest level seen to on the Composite-10 since June 2003 and the largest peak decline seen since the nearly six year old housing bust began in 2006.
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.