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Senate, House Democratic Health Bills Compared

12:00 pm, November 19, 2009

A breakdown of the Democratic health care bills and how they add up.

 

10 Reasons to Bet on America

7:00 am, November 19, 2009

Warren Buffett and Bill Gates are still excited about America’s economic future. Here’s why.

 

Senators Blast Internet Tricksters

4:00 pm, November 18, 2009

With the holiday shopping season nearing, a Senate committee condemned three sites, saying they are tricking consumers into unwanted services.

 

The End of the Post Office?

3:15 pm, November 18, 2009

Not really. But you wouldn’t know it from the way they talk.

 

Fed Targets Gift Card Abuse

9:45 am, November 17, 2009

The Federal Reserve on Monday proposed new rules to protect consumers from unexpected costs or restrictions on gift cards.

 

States Face Budget Disasters

3:00 pm, November 13, 2009

A  recent study warns that at least 10 states are barreling toward disaster, raising the likelihood of higher taxes, government layoffs and service cuts.

 

March 2010: D-Day For Low Mortgage Rates?

10:17 am, November 13, 2009

Beware the Ides of March. After that date, all bets are off when it comes to interest rates.

 

Fed: Banks Need Consent on Overdraft Fees

9:45 am, November 13, 2009

Banks will now have to get consent before charging overdraft fees on ATM and debit card transactions, according to the Federal Reserve.

 

Are Big Banks Lending Enough?

9:45 am, November 12, 2009

The head of the FDIC said she's "very worried" that big banks aren't lending enough and warned that the economy could take another bad turn.

 

Uncle Sam Wants A Donation

4:45 pm, November 11, 2009

Help the federal government get out of a $12 trillion hole… donate today! It’s even tax-deductible.

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