• Egypt's generals seek transition consensus

  Egypt's president says he is ready to die to defend 'constitutional legitimacy' as his support dwindles ahead of an army deadline to reach deal

• Fraser Howie On China: Expect Nasty Shocks To Bank Balance Sheets

  By CFA Institute Contributors : By Ron Rimkus, CFA Recent attempts by the People's Bank of China to limit shadow banking sent commercial lending rates soaring and Chinese stocks into bear market territory. Given China's importance to the global economy, we're running a series of short…

• Crisis hits Portugal borrowing costs

  Portugal's borrowing costs have risen sharply and stocks have fallen amid fears of a growing political crisis in the country.

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• Jobs data upbeat, but trade and services dim outlook

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Private employers stepped up hiring in June and new applications for unemployment benefits fell for a second straight week last week, pointing to a steadily improving labor market picture.

• Chipotle: The burrito hype continues

  Walk by any Chipotle, and the lines for burritos and tacos appear endless. The fervor is showing in its stock, which neared a 52-week high on Wednesday.

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• How I'm Replacing My Broad Treasury ETF

  By Brad Kenagy : With the recent increase in interest rates since May 2nd, and the ensuing drop in my broad laddered treasury ETF ( PLW ) that I own in my Roth IRA, I thought it would be a good time to evaluate my Treasury bond position. Diagnosis When I initially bought PLW in October 2008 which…

• Grain ETFs Fall As Traders Anticipate Record Crop Yields

  By Tom Lydon : After the record drought decimated crops last year, U.S. farmers planted a record amount of corn. With mild temperatures forecasted across the Midwest, an expected record crop yield is weighing on grains exchange traded funds. The Teucrium Corn Fund ( CORN ) dropped 7.7% over the…

• London Market Report

  Shares fall after confidence is hit by tensions in Egypt and political uncertainty in Portugal.

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• Lloyds of London insurance market CEO resigns

  LONDON (Reuters) - The chief executive of insurance market Lloyds of London is stepping down after seven years in which he sought to put the 325-year-old institution on track to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

• Bank downgrades: grey skies ahead

  Standard & Poor's has lowered its ratings for three large European investment banks, bringing them into line with US peers

• Mobile phone insurer fined £2.8m

  Policy Administrations Services has been criticised for poor handling of customer complaints and has agreed to pay compensation to 1,438 people

• Weirdness Strikes The Crude Oil Market

  By Paulo Santos : Something funny happened today (Wednesday, July 3). Crude ( USO ) started the day up strongly. This was blamed on Egypt fears, but most likely it was due to the EIA weekly Petroleum Data report having leaked, as it would later show a large drop in crude inventories (- 10.3 million…

• Health care stocks pull back on Obamacare delay

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• The Bullish Case For NN, Inc.

  By John Leonard : Investment thesis NN, Inc. ( NNBR ) is attractive even after a 23% gain since the beginning of June due to a new CEO, reinstated dividend, significant debt reduction and rising free cash flow. Company overview NNBR is a global manufacturer of metal bearing components, plastic…

• Chinese Solar Photovoltaic Manufacturers No Worse For Wear

  By Joseph Zhu: The solar photovoltaic (PV) market is mixed in that the European market dropped from a dominant 70% of global installation in 2011 to 54% in 2012, and an estimated 37% in 2013, while emerging markets such as China and Japan are booming due to their national incentive schemes. The…

• Wall St. gains in short volatile session

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks rose in a volatile half-day session on Wednesday as traders squared positions before the holiday and Friday's job market data.

• Marine Harvest: Largest Producer Of Farmed Salmon A Buy

  By Faisal Humayun : Marine Harvest ( MNHVY.PK ), which is the world's largest producer of farmed salmon, is an attractive buy at current levels considering the current salmon market price trend. This investment note discusses the near-term positive outlook for the stock and the long-term…

• The 10 Best Cities To Pre-Retire

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• The Best Cities For Boomers To Pre-Retire

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• UK asks Rothschild to advise on possible RBS break-up

  LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's finance ministry has appointed investment bank Rothschild to advise on the potential break-up of part-nationalized Royal Bank of Scotland .

• Credit Card Debt Forecast Signals Ominous Warnings to Consumers

  Americans are expected to end the year with nearly $47 billion in new credit card debt.

• Obamacare delay: Q&A

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• Judge dismisses lawsuit against Bank of NY Mellon executives

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bank of New York Mellon Corp officers and directors won the dismissal of a shareholder lawsuit accusing them of shirking their duties by letting the bank overcharge clients for trading currencies.

• Lululemon sued for see-through yoga pants

  Investors have filed a class action lawsuit against Lululemon Athletica for allegedly making "false and misleading statements" to conceal the costs associated with its see-through yoga pants debacle.

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• Irish lawmakers reject call to grill multinationals on tax

  DUBLIN (Reuters) - An Irish parliamentary committee voted on Wednesday not to haul multinational firms before tax hearings, in a move critics said was a sop to companies taking advantage of the country's low corporate tax to pay less.

• Rise in mortgage rates cuts into home buyer demand

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Expectations the Federal Reserve will slow its economic stimulus program by the end of the year pushed mortgage rates higher last week, sapping demand from potential home buyers, data from an industry group showed on Wednesday.

• Baxter International: Favorable Risk/Reward Profile

  By Tom Armistead : Healthcare stalwart Baxter International ( BAX ) is up 30.3% over the past 52 weeks, beating the market by 11%. Even after this impressive run, at current prices in the $70 area the stock has a favorable risk/reward profile, when compared with the S&P 500 index ( SPY ). BAX is…

• 4 reasons to stay in your current job (for now)

  You may be itching to move on ? but right now might not be the best moment to switch jobs. Here's why.

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• Is It Time To Buy Silver? Part 2

  By Arie Goren: The first part of this article introduced the demand for silver; this 2nd part will discuss the tendency of silver supply and reserves. Mine Production The total world silver mine production rose from 13,290 metric tons (427.3 million ounces) in 1986 to 24,000 metric tons (771.7…

• U.S. stocks shake off global worries

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• MGT Capital: Patent Continuation Reveals A Lucrative Stock Market Inefficiency

  By Greg Miller : On the morning of Friday, June 21, 2013, the U.S. Patent Trademark Office ("USPTO") posted a Notice of Allowability for Patent Application Number 13/569,837 (linked PDF file size: 1.2MB) on its Patent Application Information Retrieval ("PAIR") website. For the…

• What works at the Fed may not in Britain

  Forward guidance works when it based on firm criteria, not least increased spending on UK-produced goods and services, writes Chris Giles

• Oil prices rise above $100

  Traders worry that tensions in Egypt could spread to the broader Middle East.

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• I'm Taking A Bite Out Of Apple With Its Juicy Dividend, Growth And Value

  By Abba's Aces: Apple ( AAPL ) was one of the most hated trades in the first half of 2013, down a whopping 25.49% against the 12.63% gain the S&P 500 produced. So far, the second half of 2013 is shaping up in Apple's favor with it being up 5.53% while the S&P 500 is only up 0.48%.…

• Book Review - 'The Value Investors: Lessons From The World's Top Fund Managers'

  By Frank Voisin : Today I am reviewing The Value Investors: Lessons from the World's Top Fund Managers . While there is no shortage of value investing books in the market, very few of them have been written by actual practitioners. As a result I was quite excited to read The Value Investors by…

• How to Deduct Moving Costs On Your Tax Return

  Relocating can burden your budget, but you may be eligible for tax deductions related to moving costs.

• Mobile phone complaints firm fined

  A firm which deals with complaints for Phones 4U has been fined £2.8m for wide-ranging failures in dealing with gripes about mobile insurance policies.

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• Ameris Bancorp: Big Changes In Store, Will They Pay Off?

  By Profit Fan: While most banks out there appear to either be in the process of cleaning up their balance sheet or growing their business, not too many of them are in the position of Ameris Bancorp ( ABCB ) , a $422 million bank holding company that is looking to do both at the same time. Ameris…

• Ben Emons' 'The End Of The Risk-Free Rate'

  By Brenda Jubin : Ben Emons, a senior vice president and global portfolio manager at PIMCO, argues that we need to adjust our financial models to reflect, as the book's title states, The End of the Risk-Free Rate: Investing When Structural Forces Change Government Debt (McGraw-Hill, 2013).…

• France wants to delay EU-U.S. trade talks

  France wants to delay the start of negotiations on a huge free trade deal between Europe and the United States while it waits for the U.S. government to explain allegations of spying.

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• S&P downgrades Euro banks

  Credit rating agency Standard & Poor's downgraded three European banks on Wednesday, citing worries over the size of their investment banking portfolios and the impact of new regulations.

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• Egypt on the brink

• Portugal may re-ignite Europe crisis

  Political turmoil in Portugal is threatening to reignite Europe's debt crisis after a year of relative calm.

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• Book Review - 'Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work, And Think'

  By Frank Voisin : Today I am reviewing Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work and Think . A photo of a horse in full stride is one thing, but when you combine hundreds of photos of the horse running along a path, you get a movie ("motion picture") that suddenly…

• Cover Your Amarin Short And Go Long

  By Quoth the Raven: Introduction I'm getting a little bi-polar about Amarin. I just can't convince myself to be bearish on it at the price it's currently trading at. I'll wait for most of my Amarin ( AMRN ) readers to pick themselves up off the floor after reading that. Take…

• US private sector job growth accelerates

  Companies add more jobs than expected and fewer Americans file for unemployment, painting a brighter picture ahead of Friday's labour market report

• BlackBerry 10 Fail: Now, What?

  By Kofi Bofah : On June 28, 2013, BlackBerry ( BBRY ) released results for its first fiscal quarter of 2014. At BlackBerry, Q1 2014 spans the three-month period ended June 1, 2013. For this latest quarter, BlackBerry posted an uninspiring loss of $84 million - off of $3 billion in revenue. Wall…

• Talking train window ads tested

  Adverts created by vibrating train windows, making sounds appear to come from within commuters' heads, could soon be launched in Germany.

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• Danger Zone: Callaway Golf

  By David Trainer : Callaway Golf ( ELY ) is in the Danger Zone this week. ELY is priced for significant profit growth despite declining revenues, increased pressure from competitors, and limited growth potential in the golf equipment industry. Investors should be wary of stocks like ELY where the…

• Ofgem urges energy theft crackdown

  Energy firms must do more to tackle electricity theft, a third of which is said to be for cannabis farms, Ofgem says.

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• Subsea industry in plea for support

  The UK subsea industry has created 16,000 new jobs over the last three years, with another 10,000 in the pipeline, it is revealed.

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• Merkel warns on youth unemployment

  Youth unemployment is "perhaps the most pressing European problem", German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said, ahead of an EU meeting.

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• Why Did The Stock Market Explode Upward In 1995 And Can It Happen Again?

  By Navellier & Associates : The bull market of the 1990s was the longest and strongest market surge in recent history, but it started out in a semi-catatonic stupor during the first half of the 1990s. The market seemed asleep for the first four years of that bull market. The ceiling seemed to be…

• Switzerland to help banks avoid U.S. tax charges

  ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss banks will be allowed to cooperate with U.S. authorities under a government plan agreed on Wednesday aimed at saving the industry from criminal charges of helping Americans evade tax.

• Investors Real Estate Trust: Solid High Yielder From 'Flyover Country'

  By Bret Jensen : I have been writing a lot recently on REITs as the backup in interest rates over the past two months have knocked many entities in the space down by 10%, 15% and in some cases even 20% from their highs earlier in the year. Tuesday I bought some shares in Investors Real Estate Trust…

• Adjustable Rate Mortgage REITs

  By Dividend Living: The recent interest rate volatility has made some of the Adjustable Rate Mortgage Backed Security REITs (ARM mREITs) look more appealing. 15-year fixed mortgage rates (the fixed rate closest to the adjustment factor for adjustable rate mortgages) have gone from 2.76% at the…

• China pushes for freely tradable renminbi

  Liberalisation allowing trading of the currency across China's borders is needed if the renminbi is to emerge as a global rival to the dollar

• VIDEO: Oil prices on rise amid Egypt unrest

  Instability in Egypt has hit global oil prices, sending US light crude above $100 a barrel for the first time since September 21012.

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• Cameroon's buoyant economy creates strong jobs market

  Opportunities, notably for senior managers, are rising in a steadily growing country

• Scots to lose 'right to buy' homes

  The right of council tenants to buy the homes they rent at discounted rates is to be abolished in Scotland from 2017, it is announced.

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• Why You Should Give Annuities a Serious Look

  Why do investors say they value lifetime streams of guaranteed income but seldom buy annuities?

• VIDEO: HS2 'vitally important for growth'

  The government has rejected calls from the former Business Secretary Lord Mandelson to rethink its high speed rail project.

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• Furniture retailer Dwell to reopen

  The co-founder of furniture retailer Dwell announces a rescue deal for the chain, saving half the jobs at risk, with a number of stores to reopen on Thursday.

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• Ambase: Market Reaction To Real Estate Deal Misguided

  By Chris Karlin : My initial thesis - that the discount to cash at Ambase ( ABCP.PK ) would narrow when the 12/31/12 financials were recognized - did not play out and is no longer applicable. However, given the change in events and the dramatically lower stock price, I believe Ambase currently…

• My 2013 Investment Game Plan: A Mid-Year Review

  By Ray Merola : In early January this year, Seeking Alpha editors published the article, "My 2013 Investment Game Plan." The link to it is found here . As I have done in years past, I am now writing you with a mid-year review of the general plan assumptions and a first-half look back. Then…

• 2 Basic Materials Small Caps With Recent Intensive Insider Buying

  By Markus Aarnio : The SPDR S&P Metals and Mining ETF ( XME ) was trading as high as $77.44 in April 2011. The index is currently trading at $33.32, or 57.0% below the April 2011 peak. (click to enlarge) In this article, I will feature two basic materials stocks that have seen intensive…

• Cummins Still A Sell Ahead Of Earnings

  By Tradespoon : Cummins Inc. ( CMI ) reports earnings on July 30 - and, following the disappointing report last quarter, the stock is still a sell at current levels. Highlights: Cummins Inc. is a global leader in the Industrial Goods/Diversified Machinery segment. CMI through its diverse network…

• Alliance Pharma says unlikely to regain full market share for ImmuCyst

  (Reuters) - Britain's Alliance Pharma does not expect bladder cancer drug ImmuCyst to regain the 90 percent market share it held in the UK as the company gets ready to restart supplies that were halted last year due to problems at a plant.

• 6 Steps to Take for a Successful Retirement

  Improve your odds of retiring well with these tips.

• Peabody Energy: Commodity Contrarian Investing 101

  By Tim Travis : The biggest determinant for investment success is the price that is paid. The best time to buy a stock is when it is significantly out of favor, and generally this means that there will be a lot of uncertainty based on when a recovery can ultimately occur. Short-term or momentum…

• Intel's Silvermont Delivers On Its Promises

  By Ashraf Eassa : Thanks to some good folks over at InvestorsHub, I was directed to a piece of data that all but confirms my long-standing thesis that Intel's ( INTC ) Bay Trail will take the performance (per watt) crown from the ARM Holdings ( ARMH ) based players for tablet chips this holiday…

• Service sector growth slows to three-year low in June: ISM

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - The pace of growth in the services sector slowed in June to its weakest level in over three years as new orders nearly stalled, though a jump in employment provided an encouraging sign for the labor market.

• The Market Believes Muscle Pharm Will Continue To Grow

  By MTF Investing : Whenever I see an increase in the number of articles written for a company, I remain skeptical of pumping and dumping scenarios. So when I started to see an increase in the articles about a relatively small company that participated in the Sports Nutrition sector, I decided to…

• A New Way to Shop July 4 Sales

  SaleSorter, a new app, helps shoppers find the discounts closest to them.

• Should You Rent Your Next Dress?

  Dress and bag renting companies make it easy to borrow designer goods – for a price.

• 5 Tips For Getting Your Bank Loan Approved

  Getting a bank loan approved is not the easiest process. In light of recent economic troubles across the nation, lenders are looking for a lot more in a loan applicant and are more strict. While there are several key areas lenders will be focusing on, it is important that you are ready to present…

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• Parkinson's Law is Killing Your Returns

  Why the financial media tells you what you want, and not what you need, to hear.

• Is Vringo Or Google Cheering The Federal Circuit's Fresenius Decision?

  By Markman Advisors : Patent law is complex and ever-changing. Investors in "patent play" stocks frequently lament the twists and turns inherent in patent litigation. When the game is played at the highest levels, with skilled advocates on either side, patent cases can resemble the trench…

• After Windsor: Ten New Financial Benefits For Same-Sex Couples

  If you're in a same-sex marriage, you're probably celebrating the Supreme Court's recent decision on the Defense of Marriage Act. The ruling will mean that couples in same-sex marriages will receive the same federal benefits as other married couples. But what exactly will that mean for…

• Meredith Corp. Dividend Stock Analysis

  By Dividends4Life : Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Meredith Corp. ( MDP ). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis: Company Description: Meredith Corp. publishes a suite of magazines and websites focused on food, parents and women (Better Homes and Gardens) and…

• Faculty Share Their Money Advice for College Freshmen

  Academics and financial advisers explain the do's and don'ts of college spending.

• 6 Mistaken Beliefs That Are Holding You Back in Your Job Search

  Stop playing the game with a rusty rule book.

• MEPs block curbs on fund managers' pay

  Controversial proposal to limit variable pay as a proportion of salary voted down by a majority of seven in the European parliament, much to the UK's relief

• EU lawmakers soften demands to control fund manager pay

  STRASBOURG, France (Reuters) - European lawmakers called on Wednesday for rules to limit the cash bonus paid to fund managers, but shied away from demanding the strict bonus caps that they pushed through for bankers earlier this year.

• Airbus reports 722 net orders, 295 deliveries in H1

  PARIS (Reuters) - European plane-maker Airbus, a subsidiary of EADS , on Wednesday reported 722 net orders and 295 deliveries for the first six months of 2013.

• Business hiring picks up

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• UK service sector growth accelerates

  The UK's services sector recorded its fastest rise in activity for more than two years last month, an industry survey says.

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• Weaker global markets, M&A slump to hit Wall Street bank profits

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - The second quarter was likely tough for Wall Street bank profits as markets weakened globally and merger advisory revenue dropped, leading analysts to lower their profit estimates in recent days.

• Carney to look at bank note figures

  New Bank of England governor Mark Carney is reviewing the historical figures appearing on bank notes, amid concerns that no women will be represented.

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• Nicole Farhi enters administration

  The upmarket British fashion company Nicole Farhi has gone into administration.

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• OGX's capital structure faces scrutiny

  Brazil's banking sector and its global peers are set to face some hard questions when it comes to Brazilian billionaire Eike Batista's "X" Group

• Bolivian aircraft diverted in Snowden hunt

  France and Portugal accused of withdrawing permission to use their airspace following rumours that Bolivia's presidential jet was carrying Edward Snowden

• AUDIO: Are zero hour contracts unfair?

  Lizzie Cowley from The Work Foundation tells BBC Radio 5 live why zero hour contracts need to be scrutinised.

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• Big shareholder Crest ends battle with Sprint over Clearwire

  (Reuters) - Crest Financial, which owns a big stake in Clearwire Corp, said on Wednesday it is backing Sprint Nextel Corp's purchase of the rest of Clearwire, ending a protracted and noisy fight over the wireless service provider.

• 5 Tips for Uncovering Better Freelance Work

  Many employers no longer fill slots with full-time staff.

• Portuguese bond yields soar amid turmoil

  Resignations plunge Portugal into political crisis and cause the share price index to dip by its largest intraday drop since April 2010

• U.S. private sector adds 188,000 jobs in June: ADP

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. private employers added 188,000 jobs in June, exceeding economists' expectations, a report by a payrolls processor showed on Wednesday.

• UK fashion house enters administration

  Nicole Farhi's fall adds it to the tally of struggling brands including Internacionale and UK northern fashion chain Ark

• Trade deficit widens sharply as imports rise

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The trade deficit widened sharply in May, as stronger U.S. demand pulled in more imports from China and the rest of the world and sluggish growth abroad pushed exports lower, a U.S. government reported showed on Wednesday.

• Borsa Istanbul inks Nasdaq OMX tech deal

  Upgrade to trading IT is part of long-term goal to transform capital markets and aims to reassure investors after political and economic strife

• Chesapeake to sell $1 billion assets to Exco Resources

  (Reuters) - Chesapeake Energy Corp said it would sell oil and gas assets in the Eagle Ford and Haynesville shales in the United States to a unit of Exco Resources Inc for about $1 billion.

• Century's first decade hits heat records

  The first decade of this century was the hottest in 160 years, and marked by 'unprecedented' weather extremes, the UN's top weather agency reports

• Mercedes-Benz sales up 8.3 percent in June to 131,609 cars

  FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German carmaker Daimler said sales of its Mercedes-Benz luxury division rose 8.3 percent in June to 131,609 cars, the best-ever level recorded for that month, powered by demand from China and the United States.

• Unipol drops appeal against $2 billion asset sale ruling

  MILAN (Reuters) - Italian insurer Unipol has withdrawn an appeal against a ruling by the competition watchdog calling on it to sell 1.7 billion euros ($2.2 billion) of portfolio assets as a condition for approving a merger with peer Fondiaria-SAI , a spokesman said.

• Layoffs rise in June, but first half of year improves

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - A jump in job cuts in the computer and education sectors drove an increase in layoffs at U.S. firms in June, even as the pace of downsizing in the first half of the year improved overall, a report on Wednesday showed.

• Protests planned over web spying row

  Several major websites are planning to take co-ordinated action in protest over US surveillance, with real-world demonstrations also planned.

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• Don't sweat mediocre jobs news

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• UK banks expect lending to increase

  Banks say they expected the amount of unsecured lending to households, which rose in the second quarter, to climb 'significantly' in the months ahead

• Small America to reap big dollar dividend

  As emerging market equity and bond prices take a hit, the US has acquired haven qualities with domestic companies favoured over household names

• Sainsbury's 'sorry' to mobile user

  Sainsbury's apologises after a checkout worker in south-east London refuses to serve a customer until she ends her mobile phone call.

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• MP anger at 'callous' Tesco tweet

  An MP criticises a tweet by a Tesco manager who compared shutting five depots with "awesome teamwork".

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• VIDEO: German scheme a brain drain for EU?

  Youth unemployment is a major problem for many countries within the eurozone, but is a German scheme to attract foreign workers a good solution?

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• Airline Flybe names former easyJet executive as CEO

  (Reuters) - Europe's largest regional airline Flybe Group Plc said it named Saad Hammad, a former executive at rival easyJet and Air Berlin , as chief executive, sending its shares up 10 percent.

• AUDIO: RBS: 'We want to lend more'

  The Royal Bank of Scotland is launching a review of its small business lending after uncovering £20bn that could be used to support companies in need of loans.

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• Beware dire predictions on Obama's war on coal

  When President Obama announced steps to rein in greenhouse gases last week, the condemnation was swift and fierce.

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• 100 great things about America

  From Betty White to Tupperware to Vegas, check out the top things that make America great.

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• 8 states raise their gas tax

  The largest increase was in Wyoming, followed by Connecticut and California.

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• Brazil billionaire's oil firm in deep water

  Five years ago it was Brazil's biggest initial public offering, today it's at risk of default. Is billionaire Eike Batista's oil and gas group finally hitting the wall?

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• Eurozone PMIs show region stabilising

  The eurozone economy looks on course to stabilise in the second half of this year, even if a return to outright growth is still a while off, business surveys suggested on Wednesday

• Ofcom plans fast broadband changes

  Regulators propose new measures they say could lead to better deals for superfast broadband customers.

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• Madrid's plans for lenders hit by Moody's

  Setback for Madrid's attempts to sell nationalised Catalunya Banc and NCG as the rating agency warns on their 'very vulnerable' credit profiles

• Greece's lenders could delay aid for three months: official

  BRUSSELS (Reuters) - International lenders may freeze emergency aid to Greece for three months unless Athens can convince them that the country is on track to meet its reform goals, a senior euro zone official said on Wednesday.

• VIDEO: PM defiant in austerity-hit Portugal

  The resignation of two key ministers has left many questioning whether Portugal's right-of-centre government, which has enthusiastically embraced austerity measures, can survive much longer.

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• Analysis: Euro zone survival? Depends on where you work

  LONDON (Reuters) - Three years into an unresolved euro zone crisis, Reuters polls show a marked split on the future depending on whether forecasters are based inside or outside the currency bloc.

• VIDEO: Cable: RBS 'very risk averse'

  Royal Bank of Scotland has launched an independent review of its lending to small businesses.

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• UK service industry activity soars

  Sharp rise in business orders and staffing suggests growth will stay strong after upbeat signals from manufacturing and construction

• Debit card 'is first choice online'

  Debit card spending by internet shoppers overtook the use of credit cards online for the first time last year, industry figures show.

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• Analysis: Portugal, Greece risk reawakening euro zone beast

  BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A teetering Portuguese government has underlined the threat that the euro zone debt crisis, in hibernation for almost a year, may be about to reawaken.

• Kerry Katona files for bankruptcy

  The singer is also dropped as the face of payday loan company Cash Lady after declaring bankruptcy.

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• Bail-in regime risks old-style bank runs

  Efforts are needed to restructure corporate debt, clean up banks' balance sheets and fortify the European Stability Mechanism for bail-in to work

• AUDIO: Today business roundup

  A report out this morning claims Jersey helps the UK generate around £2.3bn in tax revenues each year and supports 180,000 British jobs. Plus, a summit in Berlin on youth unemployment.

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• China milk antitrust probe may be step towards consolidation

  HONG KONG (Reuters) - The decision by China's top economic planner to investigate five leading foreign infant milk companies for suspected antitrust violations may be part of a broader plan to boost consumption of the local product, analysts said on Wednesday.

• Cyprus seeks to ease bailout terms

  President Nicos Anastasiades and central bank chief will meet ECB head Mario Draghi in a bid to soften the terms imposed on the banking sector

• Guy Hands pulls German property float

  Decision to cancel IPO, which was expected to raise €1bn and value the landlord at €11bn, is a blow to the British private equity financier

• RBS to review small business lending

  RBS launches an independent review into its small business lending, saying it has £20bn that could be lent to firms.

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• Egypt fears push oil price over $100

  The price of US light crude oil rises above $100 a barrel for the first time since September 2012 on concerns over political turmoil in Egypt.

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• S&P cuts its ratings on Barclays and Deutsche Bank

  Rating is cut from A-plus to A as volatile global markets, eurozone crisis and QE doubts lead to concerns about European investment banking

• Altegrity receives offers for HireRight

  Interest in pre-employment screening, a relatively mature business in US but less developed in Europe and Asia, prompted first-round bids last week

• Why not... introduce a flat tax?

  The case for and against a simple idea yet to be a UK election issue

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• Yes We (Kicked The) Can!

  Need more evidence political "deadlines" are effectively pirate code (i.e., more like guidelines)? The Affordable Care Act (ACA, or Obamacare, whichever you prefer) employer mandate has been delayed for one year.

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• Why China's financial jitters matter

  Why China's financial jitters matter

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• Tesla direct-sales petition hits 100,000 signatures

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• Jambo tech! (Hello, tech! in Swahili)

  Kenya's fast-growing technology sector

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• Sareb shortlists property sale investors

  State-organised 'bad bank' will narrow down 10 offers for its 'Project Bull' portfolio that it hopes will lead to at least five other deals this year

• Can you teach the intolerant to be tolerant?

  From war correspondent to teaching tolerance

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• MEPs vote down fund manager bonus cap

  Members of the European Parliament have 'narrowly' voted down proposals to place restrictions on fund manager pay and bonuses

• Buyer backtrack hits Annington ambitions

  Bankers close to the pulled IPO of the German property group Deutsche Annington say a large buyer withdrew their order late on in the process

• Former SocGen team unveils dividend futures start-up

  The derivatives specialists believe that the fledgling market could become the 'next big thing'

• Is Jefferies a canary in the coal mine?

  Jefferies is a better predictor of the rest of Wall Street's performance than you might have thought

• The top investment banking fee earners in H1

• Head of key renminbi business exits HSBC

  HSBC's head of European renminbi business development leaves after 17 months in the role

• Pimco bond fund sees record outflows

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• Leeds puts municipal bonds on the UK map

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• Hannam fights to regain position of power

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• Key Obamacare provision delayed until 2015

• Former Coke chief's Irish property bet

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• Investors pull $9.9bn from Pimco fund

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• 10 Ways The Job Search Has Changed

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• 4 Mistakes to Avoid in Parents' Financial Plans

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• Strong US car sales drive recovery

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• Why Savers Should Watch the Unemployment Rate

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• 5 Lesser-Known Places to Stash Your Emergency Fund

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• For Whom The (Closing) Bell Tolls

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• 5 Home Improvements That Are Worth the Cost

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• How and Why to Make LinkedIn References Count

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• Firms' confidence 'at six-year high'

  Business confidence in the UK is at its highest level since 2007 and the economy is slowly strengthening, a survey from a leading business group suggests.

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• Teentech winners honoured

  Teen tech inventors are invited to Buckingham Palace

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• Brazil World Cup tickets 'cheapest'

  Football governing body Fifa says tickets for next year's World Cup in Brazil will be the "cheapest ever", with prices to be announced on 19 July.

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• TV Tour de force for cycling sponsors

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• HSBC reshapes investment bank

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  New rules will target the eight largest US firms considered 'systemically important' to the global economy

• Citi adds four to growing commodities roster

  The US bank continues to build its commodities arm at a time when its peers are scaling back in the sector

• Knight-Getco outlines European bond blueprint

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• Hannam tribunal begins in London

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• Ex-Morgan Stanley prop head readies event-driven fund

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• Political interference at RBS could get even worse

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• Deutsche Bank flies the flag for Europe

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• Green Tea May Prevent Alzheimer's Disease, Say Four New Studies

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• 5 Online Spending Traps – And How to Avoid Them

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• How a Second Home Overseas Could Pay For Retirement

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• Quantopian Wants To Turn Stock Trading Algorithmic

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• 10 Ways To Become A Victim Of Tax Identity Theft

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• 5 Tips for Women on Gaining Wealth and Power

  Strategies for women to work their own networks to climb the ladder.

• Crafting a Tailor-Made Résumé to Fit Your Field

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  Most people understand that a drastic increase in a country's money supply will produce inflation. This is because if the monetary supply increases faster than demand, the value of each unit of currency will fall. To put it another way, if the supply of money were to grow faster than the demand…

• Why Unpaid Internships Should Be Legal

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• Hiring Wisely: The Art of Selection

  Learning how to do this well is critical.

• The 'Old Normal' Stirs From Its Slumber

  The Fed's first hint at reining in easing could be good for stocks.

• Why has Spain fallen out of love with Europe?

  Why Spain has fallen out of love with the EU

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• The boss who aims to hit the right note

  Hotels.com chief executive David Roche explains why running a successful internet company is very similar to being a jazz musician.

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• 8 Things You Need to Know About Buying Bonds Now

  Investors dumped bonds at a record rate in June. Some say they're now a bargain.

• A Close Comparison of Bank and Credit Union Customers

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• As Markets Face Rising Rates, Rebalancing Gets Tougher

  It's the simple "tire rotation" of personal finance. But a timely rebalance could avert losses when rates rise.

• Housing's 'Shadow Inventory' Still Haunts Banks

  Foreclosed homes should still be a worry for homeowners, banks and investors.

• What Will You Do When You Quit Your Job?

  It's a good idea to replace your job with something else in retirement.

• What is Your Retirement Personality?

  Older workers have vastly different plans for their retirement years.

• SPL and SFL finally agree to merge

  The creation of a new Scottish Professional Football League goes ahead after a troubled day at Hampden.

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• Video: Why 30-Somethings Are Struggling

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• Where Will You Get Health Insurance in 2014?

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• 10 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Your Commute

  Make better use of your time in transit with these tips.

• One Man's Journey From the NFL to Wall Street

  What former cornerback Eugene Profit has to say about football, money and risk.

• Advice About Picking a Winning Fund Manager

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• 5 Tips for Working on the Road

  Maximize your productivity when plugging in away from the office.

• WRU earmarks extra £1m for regions

  The Welsh Rugby Union is making an extra £1m available to help regions keep international players in Wales.

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• Turning prisoners into entrepreneurs

  Two schemes on both sides of the Atlantic are helping to turn former prisoners into entrepreneurs, by offering them training and financial support, as the BBC's Will Smale reports.

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• How to Review Your Investments

  With markets in turmoil, take a look at where your investments are now.

• 8 Ways to Save On Summer Activities for Your Children

  Community-run summer camps and trips to state parks are two inexpensive ways to keep your children occupied.

• Should Investors Fear the Market Pullback? 2 Views on Stocks

  The stock market's big swings in recent days uncovered big fears among investors.

• Employees Demanding More Retirement Help From Bosses

  More employers are seeking ways to expand advice and help employees prepare for retirement.

• The Overconfident Investor Moves Markets

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• Counterintuitive Advice for Retirement

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• What to Do If You Still Don't Have an Internship

  You might have to alter your strategy, but it's still not too late to find work.

• How Kickstarter Can Help You

  Celebrities aren't the only ones who are raising money for personal projects on the crowdfunding site.

• The 8 New Rules of a Career Survivalist

  How to truly stay ahead in the 21st century workplace.

• 6 Costs to Cut in Retirement

  Eliminate these unnecessary expenses and live comfortably on a fixed income.

• What to Do if You're Getting Laid Off

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• Is Your Personality Holding You Back at Work?

  If a lack of soft skills is interfering with a promotion, here are tips to improve your rough edges.

• 5 Ways to Save on July 4th Celebrations

  Doing a little homework before the weekend rolls around can help you enjoy the holiday without putting a dent in your finances.

• How to Prepare Your Home for a Summer Storm

  Cleaning your gutters and inspecting your basement can help you become better-prepared for a disaster.

• Investing in Wine: Sour Grapes or Liquid Gold?

  Exploring wine as an investment option.

• How to Stop Being a Pack Rat and Save Money in the Process

  Even if you're not planning to downsize, getting rid of "stuff" you no longer need can clear clutter and save money.

• 9 Employment Tips for Older Job Seekers

  Pilot programs for mature job seekers have produced findings that might help your search.

• How to Decorate an Apartment Without Forfeiting Your Security Deposit

  Despite limitations, renting doesn't mean you're stuck in a styleless space.

• What You Should Know About Savings Accounts

  Banks "anti-saving" practices make it harder for Americans to put money away for a rainy day.

• The World's 21 Best Cities for Retirement

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• Why You Should Collect Social Security Early

  There are some situations when it makes sense to claim benefits as soon as you are eligible to.

• Around the Water Cooler With Banana Republic President Jack Calhoun

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• Buying a House? Don't Make These Mistakes

  Being overly concerned with small problems while ignoring bigger ones is a common rookie error.

• Tax-Deferred Investing Matters More Than Ever

  With taxes rising, your tax-deferred account is still your best route to retirement saving.

• 6 Ways to Mobilize Your Network

  The true keys to move and shake effectively.

• As Markets Falter, Stay Diversified

  Even when it seems like everything is falling, a broader portfolio still makes sense.

• Study: More Caregivers Seeking Health Information Online

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• 14 Ways Retirees are Making Money

  Try these fun and easy ways to boost your retirement income.

• 7 Retirement Decisions that Affect the Rest of Your Life

  These retirement choices determine how financially secure you will be in retirement.

• Beware of These Online Retail Pricing Strategies

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• 6 Reasons Why You Really Shouldn't Take That Job

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• Who's Afraid of Municipal Bonds?

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• Tips for Perfecting Gentle Salary Negotiation

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• 4 Job Search Nightmares That Could Happen to You

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• 4 Tips for Investing with P2P Loans

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• 5 Lesser-Known Facts About Renting a Car

  Picking up a rental car at the airport or returning the car early could cost you.

• Retirement When Your Spouse Still Works

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• Do You Tell People How Old You Are?

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• How to Protect Your Small Business From Cybercriminals

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• 5 Tips for Parents On How to Be Good Financial Role Models

  It's crucial to teach your children the ins and outs of money management and financial responsibility.

• The Cost of Worrying About Money

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• Retirement Shortfall May Top $14 Trillion

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• Active or Passive Investing: Why Not Both?

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• A Misguided Attack on Evidence-Based Investing

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• How to Make a Viral Video – and Make Money

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• 7 Simple and Smart Reasons to Hire Millennials

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• How to Be Assertive and Get What You Want at Work

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• The history of the peanut airlines

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• Which to Tackle First: High-Interest Debt or Small-Balance Debt?

  What method you use depends on your financial circumstances and emotions.

• A Frugal Traveler's Guide to Cheap Lodging

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• How to Pay Down Debt While Saving for Retirement

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• How New College Grads Should Prepare for Retirement

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• Challenges of an Aging American Workforce

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• How to Invest in the Fed's Slow-Growing Economy

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• How to Avoid Online Ticket Scammers

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• 8 Crippling Mistakes Job Seekers Make

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• How to Make the Best List of Job References

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• 6 Tips to Become a Master Communicator at Work

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• What to Expect During a Job Search in Today's Market

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• The 4 Cool Ways the Top Employers Create Work-Life Balance

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• Nap Nanny Recall: What You Should Know

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• 5 Tips for Savvy Target-Date Fund Investing

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• How to Avoid a Summer Vacation Disaster

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• How to Make Your Home Ready for Retirement

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• 5 Things You Must Know Before Renting Overseas

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• 4 Tips To Revive a Feeble Résumé

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• How to Give Your Finances a Summer Makeover

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• Plan Your 'Retirement Landing'

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• How to Pick a Floating Rate Bond Fund

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• Credit-Management Tips for Recent College Graduates

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• How to Split Travel Costs With Friends

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• Are Alternative Mutual Funds Too Risky?

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• 4 Ways to Calculate Your Retirement Number

  There are a variety of ways to determine how much money you will need in retirement.

• Living a Good Life Includes Preparing for Death

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• How to Budget for Health Costs in Retirement

  Medicare beneficiaries should prepare for sometimes significant out-of-pocket expenses.

• The Case Against Résumé Writers

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• 8 Things Your Boss Wishes You Knew

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• What We've Learned From Sheryl Sandberg

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• Tempted to Make a Currency Play? Think Again

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• Money Market Reforms: Change for Your Buck?

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• How to Help Your Teenager Build Credit Responsibly

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• Leaving a Legacy in Retirement

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• Smart Ways to Slash Your Summer Energy Bills

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• How to Monitor Your Investing Fees

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• 6 Budget-Friendly, Last-Minute Gifts for Father's Day

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• Living an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle On a Budget

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• Easy Saving Strategies to Build an Emergency Fund

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• 5 Creative, Frugal Summer Staycation Ideas for the Family

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• The Index Revolution is Thriving

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• Markets Believe Interest Rates Are Headed Up

  Retiree investors should proceed with caution, for the long-awaited increase in rates may be at hand.

• How to Tell Your Boss You're ...

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• 7 Reasons to Consider Phased Retirement

  Downshifting to part-time work could boost your free time and provide some income.

• The Best Money Advice From Dad

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• What Was so Lavish About the IRS Employee Conference?

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• Now's the Time to Tackle Tax Reform

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• 4 Reasons You're Not Ready for Early Retirement

  Daydreaming about early retirement doesn't mean you'll actually enjoy it.

• How to Effectively Work From Home With Kids

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• How to Create Your Own Money Roadmap

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• Do You Need Homeowner's Insurance?

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• 9 Ways to Negotiate the Salary You Want

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• Tips for Unplugging During Vacation

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• Do You Know What Signals You're Sending at Work?

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• How to Compete in a Freelancing, Crowdsourcing Economy

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• Is Life Insurance a Retirement Investment?

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• Will Today's Teens Depend on Parents Forever?

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• Smart Ways to Save On Your Summer Road Trip

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• An Expat Haven for Retirees in Boquete, Panama

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• 7 Ways Baby Boomers Can Be Happier

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• What Can You Afford: House, Car or Vacation?

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• Budget-Friendly Fun For the Summer

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• 8 Retirement Investing Essentials

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• How to Tap Dance Around Illegal Interview Questions

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• Perfecting the Job Search Using LinkedIn's 3 Newest Features

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• Are There Too Many Mutual Funds?

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• How to Get the Attention of a Bank's Customer Support

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• The Hidden Costs of Pregnancy

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• 4 Retirement Plan Options for Small Businesses

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• Social Security Needs to Prepare for Aging Americans

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• The Ideal Retirement Age

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• Writing Off Your Summer Vacation

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• Not a Morning Person? You Can Still Power Up Your Day

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• Hedge Funds for the Masses?

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• Social Media Job Search Hail Marys

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• How to Tell if a Company Culture Will be a Bad Fit

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• Why Love and Money Don't Mix

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• Why Some Use a Co-Signer on Their Apartment Lease

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• What to Do When Your Job Offer is Withdrawn

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