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'Hot' products to avoid online

Retail theft is on the rise, but not from hard pressed consumers looking to make ends meet. Rather, organized groups or gangs are hitting stores, ste[...] read more »
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Stocks Drop After Unemployment Rate Tops 10 Pct

Stocks fell in early trading Friday after the government said more jobs were lost in October than expected, pushing the unemployment rate above 10 pe[...] read more »
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Easy credit, soaring prices raise new housing fears - The Globe and Mail

Canadians are buying homes at a blistering pace, binging on new debt. But all that cheap money can come at a high cost read more »
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9 Great Gifts to Give Without Blowing Up Your Budget

Times are tough, money is tight, and the holidays are fast approaching. Many shoppers need to keep a tight rein on their spending, but don’t want to [...] read more »
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Back to the Future: Will 2010 Look Like 2004?

While some forecasters are reaching back to the 1930s to find comparisons to the environment the markets are likely to encounter in 2010, we find a m[...] read more »
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50 Terrific Talks on the Future of the Economy

From understanding the current crisis and risk management to entrepreneurship, green economics, and international economics, these talks will help yo[...] read more »
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Who Is Filing Bankruptcy? (Infographic)

Who is filing bankruptcy? In 2008, more than 1 million filed for bankruptcy protection. This sharp graphic takes a close look at the demographics beh[...] read more »
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Out-of-network ATM fees? iPhone Apps to the rescue

When one bank fee dies, another one is born to fill its place; so what's a consumer to do? Well, thanks to technology, keeping on top of your accoun[...] read more »
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Demand for used cars remains constant as supply has decreased

Has Cash for Clunkers created a used car glut? read more »
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This Recession Might Be Good for Your Health

It may seem strange, but bad economic times can actually improve your health. University of Michigan published the results of a study that found th[...] read more »
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No increase in Social Security this year - first time since 1975!

I didn’t realize this, but this will be the first year since 1975 that Americans receiving Social Security checks will not receive their cost-of-livi[...] read more »
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* How Much Do the Wealthy Really Pay in Taxes?

Do the wealthy really pay a higher effective tax rate than the middle class and poor? It depends if you are looking at total tax burden or just feder[...] read more »
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Top 50 Jobs In United States

Find out what the top 50 jobs in the United States are. read more »
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Who Will Win the Nobel Prize in Economics? (Page 2 of 7) at SmartMoney.com

The Nobel Prize: is this a distinction for the most influential scholar or for the most useful idea in a moment of economic turmoil? Is it for the sc[...] read more »
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Broker Talk: Watch Out for October

Don’t be scared off by a significant correction in the market this month. Stocks will still be higher by year-end. read more »
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