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Many ‘Clunkers’ deals had a familiar feel
Most common was old Ford F150 for a new one. Mileage was only slightly better. Full story
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Fed sees weakness, holds rates at lows
Central bank officials say economic activity has "continued to pick up" and that the housing market has strengthened — a key ingredient for a sustained recovery. Full story
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7-Eleven is getting into the value wine business, saying it will sell two of its own varieties in the U.S. Full story
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Stocks end day mixed despite upbeat Fed view
Stocks pulled back from a brief run after the Federal Reserve said the economy is showing more signs of recovery, ending the day mixed.
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Americans worried more about personal deficit
Christopher O'Neill is worried about the deficit. The deficit, that is, in his personal income.
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Plans approved for Disneyland in Shanghai
China's planning agency has approved plans for a Disney theme park in Shanghai, the Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday, a major step toward setting a deal for the long awaited project.
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Clunker deals: old Ford pickups for new ones
The most common deals under the government's $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program, aimed at putting more fuel-efficient cars on the road, replaced old pickups with new ones.
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ConsumerMan: Chinese drywall a big threat
As many as 100,000 homes across the country could have defective and potentially dangerous Chinese drywall. A pending bill may finally give homeowners some protection.
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Calculating the best and worst rental markets
Relocating? Then you're probably worried about whether you should rent in your new hometown or buy while prices are down.
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Housing’s long road back
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Your Career: Turning dreams into reality
Is passion enough to fuel your career dreams?
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Moms shoulder childcare costs
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Answer Desk: GDP growth overstates case
The latest data shows the economy growing again. So how come it doesn't feel like the recession is over? On possible explanation: It isn't over. The Answer Desk.
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Calculating the cost of care
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The real unemployment rate
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Local lenders
Nov. 1: Community banks could benefit from the Obama administration's proposal to help small businesses by giving them access to additional funding. For some entrepreneurs, having a long-standing relationship with their community bank has been a matter of survival.
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Consumers are changing, but are retailers?
As holiday shopping season begins, some analysts are already worried that too many retailers are taking a business-as-usual approach to an era that is anything but usual.
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