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Climbing into middle class only to fall back
Recession raises concerns that hard-won gains by blacks will be eliminated along with their jobs. Full story
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Economic reports hint at modest growth
The recovery seems on track for slow but steady gains after reports showed growth in manufacturing activity, construction spending and contracts to buy homes. Full story
Fixing that credit score
Answer Desk: The popping of the borrowing bubble has left millions with damaged ratings. Full story
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Housing, manufacturing news help lift stocks
Stock buying picked up momentum Tuesday as rising commodity prices and reports on manufacturing and housing pointed to a rebound in the economy.
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Why Tiger’s endorsement empire is safe
Tiger Woods Inc. – a meticulously manicured, $1 billion brand – has sustained its first divot. But last week's accident is not likely to trim the golfer’s lush endorsement empire.
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Mexican remittances tumble 36 percent
Mexico's central bank says the money migrants sent home fell nearly 36 percent in October compared to the same month last year. It's the largest drop since records began to be kept in 1996.
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Ford’s sales in November holding steady
Ford Motor Co. says U.S. sales held steady in November as buyers snapped up fuel-efficient cars and crossovers.
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Review: Toyota Venza falls short
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Shopping center group trims sales forecast
The International Council of Shopping Centers trimmed its November sales growth forecast on Tuesday as shoppers are falling behind in their holiday buying compared with a year ago.
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Economic reports hint at modest growth
The economic recovery seems on track for slow but steady gains after reports showed growth in manufacturing activity, construction spending and contracts to buy homes.
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Housing’s long road back
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Your Career: Job fears fuel gossip at work
The recession not only ushered in unprecedented job cuts and economic pain but also seems to have opened the door to more whispers around the water cooler.
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The difference a name makes
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The ADA expands
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Answer Desk: Repairing consumer credit
The lending spree that fueled the borrowing bubble has destroyed the credit histories of millions of Americans. The could spell trouble for the economic recovery. The Answer Desk.
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Bailed out banks and bonuses
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More jobless, more benefits
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Signal fading on radio traffic reports
Even as traffic reporters have had their wings clipped in recent years, the airwaves ahead appear even more bumpy.
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Shopping center group trims sales forecast
The International Council of Shopping Centers trimmed its November sales growth forecast on Tuesday as shoppers are falling behind in their holiday buying compared with a year ago.
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