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Credit card rates can go up ... well, just because
ConsumerMan: 77 percent of issuers can change terms at any time, for any reason, survey finds. Full story
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As millions of American homeowners watch their home equity melt away or can't move they can't find a buyer are wondering: When will house price stop falling? Full story
Ford grinds it gears
Company lost $8.67 billion in the second quarter and will retool plants to build small, fuel-efficient vehicles. Full story
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Dow ends day down more than 280 points
Wall Street abruptly ended an earnings-driven rally and closed sharply lower Thursday after a steeper-than-expected decline in existing home sales and finanical sector worries.
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Microsoft plans big investments in search
Microsoft's CEO defended the software maker's decision to invest heavily in its unprofitable online business, but shed minimal light Thursday on specific steps.
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France: Is 35-hour workweek a faux pas?
French lawmakers took a step toward ending the country's decade-long experiment with a 35-hour workweek, passing a bill that gives companies greater latitude to extend working hours.
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Ford posts $8.67B loss, looks to small cars
Bleeding cash and with its very survival uncertain, Ford Motor Co., an icon of American automaking, will try to import some of its success from across the Atlantic.
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ConsumerMan: Capricious credit card rates
Of 22 major financial institutions contacted, 17 (that’s 77 percent) said they reserve the right to increase a cardholder’s interest rates at any time and for any reason.
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No sign yet of a bottom in home prices
As millions of homeowners watch their home equity melt away, they are wondering: When will prices stop falling? The latest report on home sales was not encouraging.
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Your Career: Social networking overload
There’s a bit of desperation in the air because of the tough economy, and everyone wants to have lots of connections just in case layoffs are looming. But you can’t be in every club.
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10 Tips: Furniture shopping on the cheap
Are you trying to furnish a room or section of your home in this tough economy? These tips can help you consider your options and save some of your hard-earned cash.
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Go into business with your spouse?
It’s not always the best idea for couples, but there are ways to make it work.
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