Finance
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March trade deficit drops by bigger-than-expected amount
May 08, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- The U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in March as demand for imports fell by the largest amount since the last recession was ending. The Commerce Departm...
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You can retire early, but it may require a 'reset'May 07, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Am I too young to retire and survive? I am 55 years old, and before company reorganization and the elimination of my position, I had a plan. I was cutting back on spe...
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The latest IRS report reveals the truth about income taxesMay 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Taxes are unpleasant and unfair. We all know this. And our friends in government work hard to keep it that way. The only thing about taxes that all Americans can agree o...
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Consider funds that reduce riskApr 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I'm semiretired, married, with no children. We own our home. I'm 62, have no pension. Our total savings is $95,000 in Vanguard Target Retirement 2010 fund in an IRA. ...
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Overdue credit-card payments held steady in MarchApr 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Overdue debts at the six largest U.S. credit-card lenders held steady in March, remaining at the highest level since November 2004, data compiled by Bloomberg show. Pay...
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Consumer may get benefits from a Fed rate pauseApr 30, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- While the Federal Reserve's aggressive drive to lower interest rates appears to be over, there could be benefits for consumers in other places -- like some...
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Student loans can be difficult to pay offApr 29, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- There's been quite a bit of news lately about how, as the credit crisis continues, it may be more difficult for some families to get student loans. I'll be...
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Home prices dropping at record clip
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Time to stock up on Forever stamps
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Tax rebates should start showing up in bank accounts Monday