Most cities continued to see declines in the third quarter, Realtor group says. Story
Anxious banks squeezing card users
NYT: Before new rules take effect, they are are jacking up rates and fees in ways that may soon be illegal. Full story
Apple’s sweet potential
It’s Phoenix-like rise from the ashes has propelled its market value to the point where it may challenge Microsoft. Story
Day after big rally, stocks’ momentum cools
Investors cooled their buying of stocks and commodities, pausing from a surge that's carried major stock indexes to their highest levels in more than a year.
JPMorgan Chase adding 1,200 mortgage officers
JPMorgan Chase & Co. said Tuesday it will hire 1,200 mortgage loan officers by the end of next year, a 60 percent increase in its sales force.
Apple can see Microsoft on the horizon
Apple phoenix-like rise from the ashes has propelled its market value to $180 billion, raising the possibility that it could challenge Microsoft for the technology crown.
Chinese automaker aims to compete globally
A state-owned Chinese automaker announced Tuesday it will take over several smaller producers amid a government effort to build up domestic car companies that can compete globally.
NYT: Credit card issuers share pain with users
Banks are struggling to make money in the credit card business these days, and consumers are paying the price.
Housing plan reaches 1 in 5 borrowers
After a slow start, the Obama administration's mortgage relief program has reached one in five eligible homeowners, a government report says.
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Housing’s long road back
How to handle criticism from the boss
Whether it's a bad performance review or an unexpected scolding from the boss, negative feedback hits workers squarely in the ego.
Getting started with a 529 college savings plan
A 529 savings plan lets families invest for college in much the same way as 401(k) plans let families save for retirement.
From nursing home employee to owner
Last June, Robert Adams was a staff member at the Midtown Manor nursing home in Salt Lake City. Then he bought the business.
FedEx projects busier holiday peak
FedEx forecasts it will ship 13 million packages on Dec. 14, which it expects to be its busiest day this year, up more than 8 percent over last year










