Business Stories from September 18, 2011 (Change date)
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Poll: 2 in 10 Americans think they'll be millionairesSep 20, 2011 5:27 pm - WASHINGTON — Who believes they'll be a millionaire? About two in 10 Americans, who are less optimistic than Australians but more optimistic than Britons about becoming w...
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Free financial advice hitting 30 cities in OctoberSep 20, 2011 5:27 pm - Help from a financial expert doesn’t have to cost a dime. For the second year in a row, a series of free clinics called “Financial Planning Days” will hit 30 cities arou...
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Century-old sketch helps Elgin man restore his porchSep 19, 2011 7:24 pm - When Bill Decker first moved into a Victorian-era house In Elgin with his family, there was plenty to do. Inside they tore down all the wallpaper, choosing paint instea...
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Roadside safety begins with getting off roadSep 20, 2011 5:27 pm - If you spend any time behind the wheel, you know it takes one mistake, one flat tire or one erratic driver to ruin your whole day. But if something does go wrong, expert...
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Feminine hygiene turning into big businessSep 20, 2011 5:27 pm - NEW YORK — Celebrities are gabbing about it openly. A growing number of grooming products cater to it. And a recent TV commercial hails it as “the cradle of life” and “t...
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Why your credit/debit cards are security riskSep 20, 2011 5:27 pm - NEW YORK — The next time you swipe your credit card at check-out, consider this: It’s a ritual the rest of the world deems outdated and unsafe. The United States is the ...
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Poll: 72% see economy on wrong courseSep 20, 2011 5:27 pm - WASHINGTON — Americans’ pessimism about the economy has deepened and confidence in both political parties has fallen with only 20 percent saying the country is on the ri...
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Fund managers have bleak outlook on European crisisSep 20, 2011 5:27 pm - BOSTON — The American Revolution was about breaking with Great Britain, and asserting independence from European powers. Yet it might seem a battle is still being fough...
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Biggest blind spot for car buyers? FinancingSep 20, 2011 5:27 pm - NEW YORK — Car buyers are getting smarter about negotiating prices. Securing cheap financing is another matter. It’s a common blind spot for consumers, who tend to fixat...
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Armrest wars: Flights are fuller than everSep 20, 2011 5:27 pm - NEW YORK — Don’t expect much elbow room on flights this fall. Planes have never been so full. There was barely a spare seat this summer, and the next few months should b...
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