August 16, 2011
August 16, 2011
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The chances of the economy slipping into another recession have risen significantly, and forecasts for economic growth and job gains over the next year have been […]
August 10, 2011
August 10, 2011
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Lawmakers weren’t able to prevent the country from losing its coveted AAA debt rating. Although the downgrade late Friday by Standard & Poor’s was historic, it […]
August 2, 2011
August 2, 2011
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All over America, restlessness and frustration are growing. It has now been almost three years since the great financial crash of 2008, and yet the U.S. […]
July 27, 2011
July 27, 2011
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For U.S. consumers with too many bills and not enough money, the end of the line is often a small-claims court. As companies and debt collectors […]
July 19, 2011
July 19, 2011
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How much of your income should you be saving? A common rule of thumb answer used to be that 10% of income should go into savings. […]
July 12, 2011
July 12, 2011
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At a time when unemployment remains stubbornly high and job prospects seem dismally low, the danger of missing a credit card payment or two is all […]
July 7, 2011
July 7, 2011
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This is one anniversary few feel like celebrating. Two years after economists say the Great Recession ended, the recovery has been the weakest and most lopsided […]
June 28, 2011
June 28, 2011
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You’ve graduated. Congratulations! Now what about those student loans? The average graduate this year has $24,000 in loans – but many have nearly $75,000. Don’t even […]
June 22, 2011
June 22, 2011
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Americans better get used to working longer, even until they are 80 years old, according to a study by the Employee Research Benefit Institute (via Robert […]