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Wedding Crashers: Saying 'I Do' in Public

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:27:05 +0000

A new wedding trend trades "walking down the aisle" for a walk on the wild side.

Things Hollywood Won't Tell You

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:27:16 +0000

Did you know that movie you just watched was one big commercial? Or that 3-D is for suckers? Find out some secrets of the movie biz.

What End of Bush Tax Cuts Means for You

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:46:59 +0000

The so-called Bush tax cuts are scheduled to expire at the end of this year. Here's what to expect.

How to Make Money Off Your Friends

Thu, 10 May 2012 20:21:55 +0000

Some of the latest coupons can only be activated by sharing them with Facebook friends or Twitter followers.

Things Flea Markets Won't Tell You

Mon, 07 May 2012 17:49:56 +0000

Shopping flea markets for a great deal on a one-of-a-kind item? Here are a few things you should know before you go.

5 Sectors Slowing Job Growth

Fri, 04 May 2012 19:18:14 +0000

Though the unemployment rate fell to 8.1% in April, experts say the outlook would be far rosier if it weren’t for a handful of sectors dragging down job growth.

Free Mercedes With That Bank Account

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:34:26 +0000

One bank is dangling a $60,000 car — if you have a spare $1 million to stash away.

How to Use the IRS as a Credit Card

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:41:40 +0000

You may be able to turn to a surprising source for a loan: the taxman.

Cities With Least Realistic Home Prices

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:26:00 +0000

Here are the metro areas where the gap between listing prices and the actual purchase prices are the largest and the areas where they’re the smallest.

The Best Credit Cards of 2012

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:32:26 +0000

Here are the best new credit cards with relatively low rates, long-lasting promotional offers and generous rewards.

The Surprising Secret Behind Doctor Referrals

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:06:38 +0000

While no one can fault a doctor for trying to drum up business in tough times, critics say that medicine and marketing can make for strange bedfellows.

Don't Lend Uncle Sam Money at Tax Time

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:39:22 +0000

Receiving a big refund or a staggering tax bill? It could be a sign that the amount your employer is withholding from your paycheck for taxes is out of whack.

Things I Hate About Tax Day

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:53:08 +0000

Everybody hates Tax Day, which comes this year on April 17. And so do I. But not for the usual reasons.

Mega Millionaires' Big Tax Bills

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:39:33 +0000

The rich don't pay their fair share in taxes? Consider the daunting tax bills that will be faced by winners of the recent Mega Millions jackpot.

How to Invest in a U.S. Manufacturing Boom

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:49:47 +0000

Trends suggest America's manufacturing renaissance is just getting started. Here's what investors need to know.

3 Last-Minute Ways to Lower Your Tax Bill

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:02:48 +0000

An IRA contribution made between now and April 17th can still be deducted from a 2011 return.

Paying Taxes by Credit Card? Read This First

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:47:58 +0000

This time of year many Americans would like to take a swipe at the IRS. Some taxpayers even should, experts say — with their credit card.

Timeshare Prices Plummet to $1

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:17:26 +0000

While real estate – and even vacation real estate – is starting to show signs of recovery, timeshares remain in freefall.

Working 9 to 5 -- at 75

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:05:25 +0000

Americans are once again working well into their winter years, but they're facing a very different challenge.

What Does Bernanke Know?

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:09:45 +0000

Fed chairman Ben Bernanke surprised the markets yesterday when he hinted that his policy of easy money would continue.

What Court Ruling Means for Health Stocks

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:37:22 +0000

Analysts say there’s more at stake than just the fate of President Obama’s health-care reform: The fortunes of a slew of health care stocks may also hang in the balance.

An Insider Trading Loophole Congress Didn’t Close

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:31:16 +0000

U.S. lawmakers will soon face the same explicit ban on profiting from inside information as other investors. That closes a loophole, but securities laws hold others.

How to Get $2-Per-Gallon Gas

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:13:59 +0000

Gas prices are inching toward record highs. Here's how to knock a dollar or two more off your per-gallon price.

Banks Branch Into Yoga

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:08:38 +0000

The bank branch is dead. Long live the bank branch?

3 Theories on the New iPad’s Missing '3'

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:46:14 +0000

Here are three alternate explanations for Apple’s abandonment of numerology.