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Free Breakfast At Denny's

5:09 pm, February 08, 2010

No description needed, just get yourself to the nearest restaurant and eat.

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Starbucks Takes on Tourette Syndrome

4:43 pm, February 08, 2010

A man with a profound case of Tourette’s syndrome is suing coffee giant Starbucks. Does he have a case?

banks

Low Interest Rates Could Hurt More Than Help

4:09 pm, February 08, 2010

Federal Reserve policymakers last week held rates near zero to keep the economic recovery on track. But will a low rate might be diminishing for consumers?
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Pink Ouija Boards Spell Trouble for Some

3:32 pm, February 08, 2010

The new pink edition of the Ouija board resurrects old questions about whether it's just a game or something more nefarious.

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Obama, GOP Debate Job Creation Strategies

2:57 pm, February 08, 2010

Republicans sparred with President Obama over proposals to create jobs, further evidence of the difficulty of bipartisan solutions to the nation's problems.
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Penny Pinch: Government to Cut Minting Costs

2:09 pm, February 08, 2010

As part of the White House budget released in January, the federal government claims it has a coin problem. Specifically, it cost too much to make them.

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Are CEOs More Unstable than Most People?

1:00 pm, February 08, 2010

A new study shows that CEOs tend to be emotionally unstable.

banks

Mortgage Trends This Week: Feb. 8

11:23 am, February 08, 2010

Even though rates did bump up slightly last week, interest rates are low right now as the housing market sees more foreclosures down the road.

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12% of Recent Vets Unemployed

11:02 am, February 08, 2010

Here, by the numbers, are some more details you can find deep in the employment report.

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Who's Hiring Full-Time: Asurion, Hhgregg and CareerBuilder

10:46 am, February 08, 2010

Unemployed? Worry not! Every Monday, MainStreet finds companies that are hiring full-time workers—right now.

The Best Sites for Coupon Lovers

Put away your scissors. The best coupons these days are on the Web.

The Most Common Tax Mistakes

Planning on doing your own taxes this year? Here are 15 mistakes you don't want to make, unless you want Uncle Sam knocking on your door.

The Most Popular Weight Loss Sites

Looking to get in shape? MainStreet highlights the best and worst of the most popular fitness sites on the Web.

The Best Bosses in the World

Think your company is great? Think again: these companies offer incredible perks, and some are even hiring.

14 Cars Fit for Retirees

From cars designed to help ease arthritis and joint pain to cars that can cater to vision issues and mobility, here are 14 vehicles ideal for seniors.