All Stories from April 21, 2013 (Change date)
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Rising costs weigh on U.S. homebuilder confidenceApr 21, 2013 8:26 am - U.S. homebuilders are concerned that limited land and rising costs for building materials and labor will slow sales in the short term. Still, their outlook for sales ove...
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American dream eludes under-40s saddled with student debtApr 21, 2013 8:11 am - Luke Nichter of Harker Heights, Texas, said he’s not a renter by choice. The Texas A&M University history professor’s $125,000 of student debt means he has no hope of ge...
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After severe flooding, why they chose to stayApr 21, 2013 8:00 am - When a big flood hits, your instinct is to feel sorry for the victims hit the hardest. Not only are they forced from their homes, but the cleanup often is measured in mo...
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When a carrot feel more like a stick at workApr 21, 2013 8:00 am - Q: Two months ago, I was promised a promotion at work. I have yet to see a title change or salary increase. My boss told me my promotion has been approved, but, because ...
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Cubs may need some deals to winApr 21, 2013 8:00 am - The Cubs embarked on the long haul of a true rebuild, and the image in mind always has been this: Restock that farm system, prepare great prospects to hit the big league...
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Harry Volkman weathers wild Chicago climateApr 21, 2013 8:00 am - Suburbanites sported more wardrobe options this week than a teenager's bedroom floor. We needed raincoats, winter coats, sweatshirts, sun hats, extra pairs of dry socks,...
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U.S. amasses Big Data on 10 Million people from banksApr 21, 2013 7:55 am - The new U.S. consumer finance watchdog is gearing up to monitor how millions of Americans use credit cards, take out mortgages and overdraw their checking accounts. Thei...
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Legendary horses latest victim of Spain’s bustApr 21, 2013 7:43 am - ALMONTE, Spain — The southern Spanish region of Andalusia, famed for flamenco and Moorish castles, is also home to a legendary breed of horses that carried conquistadors...
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Are you a savvy manager of your IRA?Apr 21, 2013 7:26 am - BOSTON — When it comes to retirement planning, most of the focus is placed on 401(k)s. The reality is that individual retirement accounts represent the largest share of ...
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Smart Spending: Think inside the box — for samplesApr 21, 2013 7:00 am - Once, businesses would hand out free samples in malls or throw them in with other purchases. Now, several businesses have sprouted up devoted to sending out a box of sa...