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The US appetite for debt keeps growingWhile the private sector is de-leveraging, the public sector is borrowing and spending more than ever.
How much do you save by leaving your oven light on?Leaving your oven light on while cooking, instead of opening the door to check your food, will save you money.
How can Americans compete globally?Who should have the primary responsibility for making American workers globally competitive 鈥� the private sector or government?
Stocks close mixed following Greek debt talksThe S&P 500 index eked out a tiny gain Monday while traders kept an eye on talks in Europe to cut Greece's crushing debt load, but other indexes ended slightly lower. The Dow fell 11 points to close at 12708.
Why does Mitt Romney manage his investments from the Caymans?Mitt Romney's holdings in the Cayman Islands have generated lots of interest in investment funds that are managed from the U.S. but incorporated in foreign jurisdictions. The real winners in these arrangements are U.S. tax-exempt entities, not Mitt Romney and the investors themselves.
EU approves embargo on Iranian oil, despite economic concernsSome EU countries who agreed to the Iranian oil embargo get as much as 30 percent of their oil from Iran. But as Spain's foreign minister said today, they are 'willing to make the sacrifice.'
Price fixing occurs naturally, study showsPrice fixing often occurs as a reaction to the natural swing of the buyers' market, rather than as the result of conspiracy.
Single family home sales are upSingle family home sales increased 4.6 percent from November and rose 4.3 percent above the level seen in December 2010
Limting itemized deductions is a no-brainerTime and again, Obama has proposed limiting itemized tax deductions in his annual budget. It's a sound idea that would raise a lot of revenue and reduce the deficit in a progressive way.
Make your own laundry detergentStore-bought laundry detergents can cost up to 30 cents per load. Here's how to make your own, cheaper version.
How to fix California's college tuition problemCalifornia residents are frustrated over the UC university system's uniform pricing. Would it be better if each campus set its own tuition rates?
Skip the dryer, save $200Air drying your clothes instead of using the dryer will save you up to $200 per year. Here's how.
San Francisco 49ers: Win or lose, they're backSan Francisco 49ers, after a decade of irrelevance, are in the NFC championship game, on the brink of the Super Bowl. Welcome back, San Francisco 49ers.
Peyton Manning retiring? He has good years left.Peyton Manning's future is still in question. But if the Colts don't want him, other teams will gladly take聽Peyton Manning.
Bankruptcy protection: Kodak gets a year to reorganizeBankruptcy protection, sought by Kodak Thursday, gives company until Feb. 15, 2013, to offer reorganization plan. Kodak expects to continue normal operations during bankruptcy protection.
If feds can bust Megaupload, why bother with anti-piracy bills?A growing battle over copyright on the internet came to a head this week as digital protests scuttled two anti-piracy bills, police arrested Megaupload's millionaire filesharing pirate, and hackers brought down the Department of Justice website.
Wall Street's return on equity problemThe conditions of the early 2000s made big banks great profit machines. Now they aren't looking so good.
The natural gas glut is reshaping electricity marketsWind, nuclear, and coal all look expensive compared to natural gas generation.
Overcoming brand loyaltyCompanies work very hard to associate brands with certain things in our minds, but make sure your product of choice is earning your loyalty.
Top 12 best cars for the money Consumer confidence may be rising, but it still makes sense to watch every penny 鈥� especially with big purchases, like a new car. Although auto sales perked up in 2011, value is still the name of the game. U.S. News Best Cars spent months analyzing thousands of professional reviews, as well as reliability and safety data, to create the 2012 Best Cars for the Money Awards. Here are the 12 most highly praised low-cost, low-maintenance models for 2012: