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Prices at the pump eased to nearly $4 a gallon and the AAA auto club said that could drop another quarter by Labor Day. Full story
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Finally! Some news that ain't half bad
After weeks of disappointing reports, the economy got some news that was worth smiling about. But some economists remain wary. Full story
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The most valuable teams in NASCAR
Stock car racing's rich get even richer while the poor either merge or fall farther behind the pack. Full story
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Housing-rescue bill passed by Senate
The massive plan is aimed at sparing homeowners from foreclosure and bolstering mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Full story | Video
Housing woes bring on a bust backlash
Even those who have dodged the mortgage mess are starting to feel the repercussions. Full story
Snickers ad is yucky
Not everyone is snickering at Mr. T mowing down speed-walking man, with the tagline ‘get some nuts.’
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Economy finally gets news to smile about
After weeks of negative reports, the U.S. economy finally got some news Friday that was not half bad. Still, economists cautioned that the problems have not disappeared.
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The most valuable teams in NASCAR
There's a widening gulf in NASCAR between stock car racing's biggest, most valuable teams and those hoping to hang on for just one more race.
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Coming to America — for a great currency rate
Disappointed you won’t be taking in the sights in Paris or Rome this summer? No problem. If you were hoping to rub shoulders with your French or Italian compatriots — they’re all here.
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Fuel costs fail to stem Hummer passion
They rumble in on treads called Super Swampers, wearing their hearts on their license plates.
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A look at GM’s brands
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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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Still slumping: New home sales drop again
Government data show sales of new homes fell in June for the seventh time in the past eight months in further evidence that the U.S. is still in the grips of the worst housing slump in decades.
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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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Your Career
Beware social networking overload
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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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