Finance
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Fed: US banks tighten lending to Europe banksJan 30, 2012 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — A Federal Reserve survey has found that more than half of U.S. banks that lend to European banks have tightened their standards, a reflection of the persist...
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Greece ‘a step’ away from twin rescue dealsJan 30, 2012 11:00 pm - ATHENS, Greece — Greece has all but concluded a crucial deal to write off half its privately held debt and is now working on new austerity measures needed to secure cont...
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Incomes up, but consumer spending is still flatJan 29, 2012 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Americans' income rose in December by the most in nine months, a hopeful sign for the economy after a year of weak wage gains. But consumers didn't spend an...
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Should you go for a new job or hold our for promotion?Jan 29, 2012 5:17 am - Career Coach columnist Joyce E.A. Russell, an industrial and organizational psychologist, discussed management and workplace issues in a recent online forum. Q: My ...
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Could you be a 15-percenter? Decoding tax ratesJan 29, 2012 5:11 am - NEW YORK — Millionaires can be just like everyone else. At least when it comes to paying taxes. Mitt Romney released records this week that show he pays a tax rate of ab...
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Getting started on your small business tax returnJan 29, 2012 5:04 am - NEW YORK — Do not look at the calendar and think, “I don’t need to start on my small business tax return yet. I have more than three months to do it.” That attitude is b...
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FHA betting on housing reboundJan 29, 2012 5:00 am - In Honolulu, on the southern coast of the island of Oahu, there’s a four-bedroom home priced at $785,000 that has views of the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean. The be...
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Financial action Plan: Don't waste the extra leap dayJan 29, 2012 5:00 am - February is a little bit longer this year, so take full advantage. Twenty-four hours won't be life changing, but you can take steps to check an item or two off your to-d...
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Bank of America to test deals linked to accountsJan 29, 2012 4:54 am - NEW YORK — Bank of America will begin testing a new type of deals program designed to build on its customers spending habits. The bank has started offering “BankAmeriDea...
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Smart Spending: How to save at the slopesJan 29, 2012 4:42 am - Skiers and snowboarders can finally rejoice over the season’s chill, but the long-delayed snowfall won’t make it any easier to traverse the steep cost of winter sports. ...