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Bat gates? How stimulus cash is spent
Msnbc.com's 'Stimulus Tracker' lets users view projects big and small. Full story
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Under attack, Bernanke
bones up on politics
NYT: As the Federal Reserve comes under increased scrutiny, Ben Bernanke, its chairman, is nurturing political ties — which is not his strong suit. Full story
Frustrated AIG CEO is staying
AIG CEO Robert Benmosche says he'll remain at the embattled insurer. Earlier reports said that he was threatening to quit. Full story
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Stocks end day higher as dollar continues slide
The stock market resumed its climb as a weaker dollar lifted gold and oil prices and Federal Reserve officials signaled that borrowing rates would remain low.
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Frustrated AIG CEO tells employees he’ll stay
American International Group Inc.'s CEO Robert Benmosche said Wednesday he plans to stay in his job at the embattled insurer.
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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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IntelliDrive program blends technology, safety
The Department of Transportation’s IntelliDrive program brings together government, industry, academia and others to specify, develop and produce technology for safer driving.
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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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The right way to dream
Your Career
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
