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Only 5 percent plan to buy a home next year
Nearly half of Americans worry that they or someone they know will face foreclosure. Full story
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Home prices fall
Median prices drop compared to a year earlier in 123 of 153 metro areas. Full story
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FDIC: Big banks still aren't lending enough
FDIC boss "very worried" that large banks aren't lending enough and warned the economy could take a turn for the worse without increased access to credit. Full story
So long, free checking?
First, credit cards terms got harsher. Now consumers are seeing higher fees on checking accounts. Full story
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Stock futures point to early gains
Wall Street is looking at a stronger open Wednesday as investors keep rallying around the expectation that interest rates will remain low for some time.
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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.
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Apple can see Microsoft on the horizon
Apple’s 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.
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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.
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Review: Toyota Venza falls short
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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.
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Only 5 percent plan to buy a home next year
Just one in twenty Americans say they plan to buy a home within the next year, and they're most likely to be 34 years old or younger and living in the South or West, according to a survey.
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Housing’s long road back
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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.
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Going beyond your references
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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.
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A quick note about GDP
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Calculating the cost of care
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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.
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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
