• Patrick Industries Is Still Undervalued Even After A Significant Rise

  By John Leonard : Patrick Industries ( PATK ) trades at an attractive valuation given the strong growth and shift away from the weaker manufactured housing market towards the stronger recreational vehicle market. Company overview PATK manufacturers component products and distributes building…

• Veris Gold's CEO discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Veris Gold Corp. ( YNGFF.OB ) Q2 2013 Earnings Conference Call August 20, 2013, 11:00 AM ET Executives R. Llee Chapman - President and Chief Executive Officer Shaun Heinrichs - Chief Financial Officer Analysts Maxwell Van De Velde - Morgan Stanley Presentation Operator Good morning,…

• Al Jazeera America launches in US

  Al Jazeera America launches to 48 million US households, replacing Current TV, which the Qatar-owned broadcaster acquired in January.

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• Pension schemes seen to lack incentives

  Workplace pensions market seen to need sweeping overhaul to transform what is described by life insurance chief as a 'stodgy and uncompetitive' industry

• Aegean's CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. ( ANW ) Q2 2013 Results Earnings Call August 20, 2013 8:30 AM ET Executives Nick Tavlarios - President and CEO Peter Georgiopoulos - Chairman Spyros Gianniotis - Chief Financial Officer Analysts Doug Mavrinac - Jefferies William Horner - BB&T Capital…

• 3 High-Yielding Stocks That Have Raised Payouts By At Least 10% A Year For The Last 5 Years

  By Arie Goren: I have searched for very profitable companies that pay very rich dividends and have raised their payouts at a very high rate for the last five years. Companies that regularly increase dividends are generally more stable. Increasing dividends is the assurance that dividend income…

• HP Pre-Earnings: Weak Results Expected As PC Slump Continues

  By Trefis : Hewlett-Packard ( HPQ ) is due to release its Q3 earnings on August 21, and the PC giant's earnings will reflect the slowing PC market. In the previous quarter, HP reported the steepest decline in revenues in the recent years, as its revenues declined by 10% y-o-y to $ 27.6 billion.…

• U.S. regulators warn marijuana scams growing like weeds

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors in marijuana-related stocks may see their profits go up in smoke, U.S. regulators said on Tuesday.

• Zillow Plunges Almost 10% After Adding Another 5 Million Shares, Adding To A Gloomy Outlook

  By Odysseus: Zillow ( Z ) announced another stock offering of 5 million shares, which represents a dilution of approximately 14.5%, as well as a 50 million dollar acquisition of a New York-based real estate website called StreetEasy. Zillow also announced that more shares, up to another 753 thousand…

• 5 Good-Yielding Stocks With Low Debt And Rich In Cash

  By Arie Goren: I have searched for profitable companies that pay rich dividends and that are rich in cash and have very low debt. I have elaborated a screening method which shows stock candidates following these lines. Nonetheless, the screening method should only serve as a basis for further…

• Why Financial And Capital Diligence Is Required In The Coal Business

  By Daniel Radakovich : Introduction: current and future conditions of the coal industry The coal industry has been under intense pressure for several key cyclical and possibly structural reasons. The U.S. Energy Information Administration's 2013 energy outlook predicts a decline in…

• AUDIO: Is 13 too young for Linkedin?

  Professional networking site Linkedin is lowering its minimum age to 13 - but is it too young?

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• Is Abercrombie & Fitch Overvalued?

  By Regan Barua : Abercrombie & Fitch ( ANF ) reported net sales of $839 million for the first quarter of the current year, which was a decline of $82 million on a yearly basis. One of the primary reasons that led to the decline was a poor inventory management. Further, in the first quarter…

• At the 'drone show:' Will they change everything?

  Highlights from America's largest unmanned systems confab.

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• Czech parliament votes to dissolve itself

  Czech parliament has voted to dissolve itself, setting the ground for October elections, after spying and bribery scandals that brought down the centre-right government

• London Market Report

  Mining shares pull the FTSE 100 lower as investors digest the latest set of results from the sector.

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• 3 Ways To Look At Interest Rates

  By Hale Stewart : By New Deal Democrat The impact of the Fed's "taper" on longer-term bonds has been one of the big events of the last three months. It is well-known that bonds tend to serve as a long leading indicator for the economy (think of it as the "price of money"),…

• Stocks may end four-day slide as retail leads way

  Investors focus on mixed earnings reports from prominent retailers.

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• GasLog Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  GasLog ( GLOG ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 20, 2013 8:30 am ET Executives Thor Knappe - Senior Vice President of Business Development Paul Wogan - Chief Executive Officer Simon Crowe - Chief Financial Officer Analysts Jonathan B. Chappell - Evercore Partners Inc., Research Division Seth…

• Dollarama's Merchandise Is A Better Value Than Its Stock

  By Marc McQuillen : I read Brian Langis's June 13 piece on Seeking Alpha "Dollarama Is Having A Sale" yesterday and it certainly sounded like a love-in was going on at Dollarama's ( DLMAF.PK ) recent AGM. I worked at a brokerage firm once where the same smugness and unbridled…

• J.C. Penney Company's CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  J.C. Penney Company Inc. ( JCP ) Q2 2013 Earnings Conference Call August 20, 2013 08:30 AM ET Executives Mike Ullman - CEO Ken Hannah - EVP, CFO Kristin Hays - VP, Investor Relations Analysts Charles Grom - Sterne Agee Matthew Boss - JPMorgan Mary Gilbert - Imperial Capital Dana Telsey –…

• SEC charges ex-Oppenheimer fund manager with misleading investors

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. securities regulators charged a former private equity fund manager at Oppenheimer Holdings Inc's Oppenheimer & Co on Tuesday with misleading investors about the valuation and performance of some funds.

• Housing Recovery Will Boost Lowe's Sales And Outlook

  By Trefis : Home improvement retailer Lowe's ( LOW ) is scheduled to release its Q2 earnings results on August 21. The company is expected to report solid growth in year-over-year revenues on a recovering housing market as well as continued reconstruction activity after Hurricane Sandy. The…

• Eat, drink, man, woman, meatballs

  Ikea, the Swedish behemoth, seems to have figured out 'glocal', as it applies to China – in a way that has eluded most other foreign retailers

• Valeant Is An Unassuming Value

  By Stillport Investments : COMPANY OVERVIEW: Valeant Pharmaceutical ( VRX ) is a specialty pharmaceutical company. The main areas of focus are dermatology, ophthalmology, neurology and branded generics, in where they develop, manufacture and market over 400 products. Further, this large portfolio…

• Altius Minerals Should Generate Substantial Cash Flow From 2016 On

  By The Investment Doctor : Introduction In this article I'll have a closer look at Altius Minerals ( ATUSF.PK ), a Canadian company which is a prospect generator. It advances exploration projects and then sells these projects for cash and shares whilst retaining a royalty. Hence the company…

• C. R. Bard Hopes That Medafor's Hemostatic Tech Will Stem Cash Hemorrhage

  By EP Vantage : Facing looming costs from the many lawsuits it faces over its faulty Avaulta surgical mesh, C. R. Bard's acquisition of Medafor with a $200 million up-front cash payment is an attempt to move into new, less hazardous areas. Medafor's flagship technology, Arista, is marketed…

• Biostar Pharmaceuticals' CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Biostar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( BSPM ) Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript August 20, 2013 09:30 AM ET Executives Chris Lee Ronghua Wang, Chairman and CEO Qinghua Liu - Chief Financial Officer Analysts Charles Ognar - Ognar Trading Presentation Operator Good day, ladies and…

• AUDIO: Is life in Portugal getting easier?

  After 18 months of recession, the Portuguese economy has shown signs of recovery. But is life any easier for ordinary people?

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• The Home Depot's CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  The Home Depot, Inc. ( HD ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 20, 2013, 9:00 am ET Executives Diane Dayhoff - Vice President, Investor Relations Frank Blake - Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer Craig Menear - Executive Vice President - Merchandising Carol Tome - Chief Financial Officer,…

• The Wild Card That Could Destroy Your Retirement

  Could you withstand a half million dollar or more hit to your retirement savings? Even for many one percenters that could be the difference between a comfortable retirement and destitution. Yet, the odds that you may someday get this hit are uncomfortably high.

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• Greece will need third bailout programme

  Germany's finance minister Wolfgang Schäuble says further funds will be needed to help country "get over the hill" of debt financing it still faces

• Plethora Of Downgrades May Signal Bottom Is Near For Transocean

  By Abba's Aces: Transocean ( RIG ) is an international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. On August 7, 2013, the company reported second quarter earnings of $1.08 per share, which was in-line with the consensus of analysts' estimates. The stock is up 4.19%…

• U.S. judge OKs Citigroup $730 million bondholder settlement

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal judge has approved a settlement in which Citigroup Inc agreed to pay bondholders $730 million to resolve claims that the bank concealed its exposure to billions of dollars of toxic mortgage assets prior to the financial crisis.

• Chicago Fed: Economic Growth Remains Below Average In July

  By James Picerno : The U.S. economy continued to expand in July but at a rate that's "below its historical trend," according to today's update of The Chicago Fed National Activity Index. "The index's three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, increased to -0.15 in July from…

• Cisco Is A Long-Term Buy

  By ResearchCows : By Ruchi Gupta Cisco Systems Inc. ( CSCO ) , which has a market cap of $130 billion and a stock price of around $24, is the leading manufacturer of Internet switching and routing equipment. Its products are the backbone of the internet and what makes home computing and mobile…

• TLT: Profiting From The Current Situation Strategically

  By Mark W. Bertolin : Recently the media has been discussing the up-tick in interest rates and the 20- year treasury decline. TLT is an ETF that represents the 20-year treasury. Unlike buying individual bonds an ETF does carry the risk of loss of capital as interest rates escalate and yields…

• The Chicago Fed National Activity Index: July 2013

  By Sold At The Top : The latest release of the Chicago Federal Reserve National Activity Index (CFNAI) indicated that the national economy remained near contraction in July, with the index improving to weak level of -0.15 from a level of -0.23 in June while the three-month moving average improved…

• Cautious consumers, wet weather cloud Dick's Sporting outlook

  (Reuters) - Outdoor enthusiasts spending less on camping and golfing gear due to a sluggish economy and a wetter season hit Dick's Sporting Goods Inc's results, leading the company to slash its earnings forecast for the year.

• Wall Street rebounds after four-day slump; retailers gain

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks rose on Tuesday, boosted by major retailers Home Depot and Best Buy Co on positive profits and outlooks, after the market's longest losing streak this year.

• Know Your Risks Before You Invest In This 20% Yielding Stock

  By Equity Whisper: ARMOUR Residential ( ARR ) is one of the largely followed Agency-only mREITs. Most of the securities that ARMOUR invests in are backed by single-family home loans, which are fixed-rate in nature. ARR earns interest on these interest yielding assets. These assets are purchased with…

• Barnes & Noble tanks 16% as buyout bid fizzles

  The quarters just keep getting tougher for Barnes & Noble.

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• Nokia To The Rescue: Microsoft's Last Ditch Effort To Save RT

  By Charles Fox : Microsoft's ( MSFT ) recent write off of $900 million worth of inventory attributed to its slow selling Surface RT device, and the recent price cuts for both the RT and Pro version of its tablets, paints a crystal clear image of the success related to these devices ... zip,…

• The BlackBerry Playbook Tablet Is A Non-Factor

  By Kofi Bofah : On October 31, 2012 , Apple ( AAPL ) released an annual report for its fiscal year ended September 29, 2012. In 2012, the Apple iPad accounted for $32.4 billion of the company's $156.5 billion in total net sales. These top line figures were the result of Apple shipping 58.3…

• Hidden Earnings And Value Case For J.C. Penney

  By Tyson Halsey : J.C. Penney ( JCP ) 8/19/13 Close $13.22--Update 8/20/13 JCP reported an adjusted loss of $1.18 for FQ2, missed analyst estimate by 12 cents but exceeded the whisper number. Positives: · The monthly comparables trends for online and apparels are encouraging, signaling that the…

• Best Buy reports surprise recovery

  Best Buy reports better-than-expected earnings amid a difficult retail environment that has hurt other US chains JC Penney and Barnes & Noble.

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• ETFinally: A Pure Play Basket Of Silver Small Caps

  By Biz Bluetree : If you read me you know I love silver. I believe in the salvation of silver. It's as important to me as gold, but for different reasons. I buy with both fists and don't look back. I diligently stack choice silver coins and maintain a portfolio of what I consider the correct…

• Co-op's banking app rates poorly

  Report finds many mobile banking apps not in line with the technological shift made by consumers and some of the UK's largest banks do not have one

• Rebutting The Bear Case On Pixelworks

  By Mark Gomes : (Editors' Note: This article covers a micro-cap stock. Please be aware of the risks associated with these stocks.) In June, I released a SeekingAlpha article entitled Shares Of Pixelworks Could Be Poised To Triple. In it, I outlined the Pixelworks' ( PXLW ) enviable…

• Nasdaq, CBOE says to review batch of options trades

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nasdaq OMX Group Inc said on Tuesday that Nasdaq Options and Nasdaq OMX BX Options will review all trades between 9:30 a.m. EDT and 9:47 a.m. EDT.

• The Sweet Smell of Junk: Why High-Yield Funds Have Had a Strong Showing

  High-yield funds stay in the black as most fixed-income products falter.

• Homes for $1 in Indiana

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• Penney sales tumble but back-to-school 'encouraging' so far

  (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc said on Tuesday quarterly sales tumbled again last quarter, even as reinstated CEO Myron Ullman worked to roll back his predecessor's failed merchandising strategies, but there were signs that customers were returning for the back-to-school season.

• Re/Max going public as housing stays hot

  Read full story for latest details.

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• Ally to raise capital, buy back stock from U.S.

  (Reuters) - Ally Financial Inc has sold $1 billion of stock in a private placement and will repay the U.S. government nearly $6 billion as the auto lender works to boost its capital levels and exit government ownership.

• Making a mountain out of a small rock

  What the current stand-off shows above all else is the need for a new platform for dialogue – the three sides must find a way to sit down and talk

• Muslim Brotherhood leader held

  Mohamed Badie arrested in a flat in eastern Cairo as security forces continue their crackdown on the Islamist group

• 9 Deeply Undervalued Companies

  David Steinberg, Founder and Managing Partner, DLS Capital Management

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• Home Depot reaps benefits from U.S. housing rebound

  (Reuters) - A recovery in the U.S. housing market helped boost Home Depot Inc's quarterly profit and sales above analysts' estimates, prompting the world's largest home improvement chain to raise its outlook for the fiscal year.

• Emerging markets selling hits sentiment

  Indonesia leads Asia-Pacific region's fallers, with a 3.2% drop, as investors worry about the potential for a balance of payments crisis

• Tesla: Our crash test score is better than perfect

  The Tesla Motors Model S electric car recently earned the highest possible rating of five stars in government crash tests.

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• What Detroit can learn from cities that fell (and survived)

  Detroit may be the biggest municipal disaster, but it's not the first.

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• Health insurance premiums rise faster than wages

  Health insurance premiums rose a modest 4% in 2013, but that's still more than twice the rate of workers' wages.

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• Coast lures Bostock back to high street

  The incoming chief executive has plans to broaden the clothing range and expand the online and international sides of the business

• BAE Systems' U.S. CEO to retire in 2014

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Linda Hudson, chief executive officer of the U.S. unit of Britain's BAE Systems Plc , will retire early next year, the weapons maker said on Tuesday.

• Big Box retail is watching you

  New technology is allowing brick-and-mortar stores to invade their shoppers' Levis for personal information like never before.

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• J.C. Penney posts a big loss

  Read full story for latest details.

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• Barnes & Noble founder halts plan to buy stores; loss widens

  (Reuters) - Barnes & Noble Inc's founder on Tuesday pulled the plug on his plan to buy the company's bookstores and the chain posted a deeper quarterly loss, sending its shares down as much as 16 percent in early trading.

• Glencore seeks fresh start with $7.7 billion hit to Xstrata

  LONDON (Reuters) - Glencore Xstrata took a $7.7 billion hit on mining assets acquired in its takeover of Xstrata, drastically reducing the value of projects in the early stages of development.

• Debt weighs on Southeast Asian consumers

  Betting on Asean countries may have become questionable because consumption has not been very robust, and cheap money is about to end

• VIDEO: Bonuses exacerbate gender pay gap

  The pay gap between men and women is exacerbated by bonus payments given to male managers which are on average double those for women, says the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

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• US repo pullback could have wider effects

  Shrinkage in an apparently esoteric corner of international finances could have far-ranging repercussions, including on Treasuries and mortgages

• How To Avoid The Latest Consumer Scams

  P.T. Barnum famously said "there's a sucker born every minute," but these days there seems to be a rip-off created every 30 seconds.

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• Shops lack finance knowledge, survey says

  Small retailers struggle with basic terms such as working capital, according to a Sage survey of independent UK shops

• 8 Things to Know About Retiring in Panama Today

  Today's Panama is very different from the Panama of even a half-decade ago.

• 3 Ways to Leave 401(k) Money On the Table

  Small changes can equal lots of cash down the road.

• Should Obama pay his interns?

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• IPhone 5C stands for 'cheap' and 'China'

  In China, the iPhone is an also-ran. The opportunity is too large for Apple to ignore.

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• Tight cost controls boost Best Buy profit

  (Reuters) - Best Buy Co Inc reported its first quarterly profit in a year after keeping a tight lid on costs, in a sign that Chief Executive Officer Hubert Joly's turnaround plan for the world's largest consumer electronics chain is working.

• The Dangers of Posting Photos Online

  When you post photos online, you could be revealing your location.

• 5 Ways to Answer 'Why Do You Want to Work Here?'

  Rehearse an intelligent, thoughtful answer to this classic interview query.

• Musharraf indicted in Bhutto murder case

  The indictment of the former military dictator is an unprecedented event in a country ruled by the military for half of its 66-year history

• 'Rabbit hutch' style homes face curb

  The government is to consider curbing the building of so-called "rabbit hutch" homes - where living space is highly restricted - in England.

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• State schemes build demand for Persimmon

  Government measures to stimulate the housing sector have boosted first half pre-tax profit by almost a third at Persimmon

• 20 least crowded towns

  Like lots of space? These 20 places offer plenty of room to spread out.

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• Indian rupee hits record low before central bank lends support

  MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Indian rupee fell past 64 to the dollar for the first time on Tuesday and bond yields spiked to a five-year high before the central bank stepped in to support the currency, as Asia's third-largest economy bore the brunt of the global emerging markets selloff.

• Iran foreign minister's Facebook frenzy

  Diplomat attracts as rapidly growing number of followers and together with a civil campaign against sanctions reflects a deep desire for change

• Home Depot profits and revenues rise

  DIY chain Home Depot's profits and revenues rise in the second quarter of 2013, driven by the US housing recovery.

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• Riggio suspends plan to make offer for Barnes & Noble stores

  (Reuters) - Barnes & Noble Inc's chairman, founder and top shareholder Leonard Riggio said on Tuesday he has suspended his efforts to make an offer for the company's retail business.

• 7 Life Secrets Of Centenarians

  By Lynn Peters Adler, J.D., Next Avenue Contributor

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• Money goes mobile in Papua New Guinea

  Bank South Pacific's 'BSP Rural' outlets will combine cutting-edge technology with the best facets of Papua New Guinea's age-old, close-knit tribal society

• Fast in-flight wi-fi by early 2014

  Passengers on planes, trains and ships may soon be able to take advantage of high-speed wi-fi connections, says Ofcom.

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• What Financial Planners Don't Get About Retirement

  By George H. Schofield, Ph.D., Next Avenue Contributor

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• Exclusive: Goldman Sachs' inside track on the U.S. oil-by-rail boom

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - While the role of Goldman Sachs Group Inc in global metals markets has fallen under a harsh regulatory spotlight this summer, the bank has also quietly enjoyed a privileged front-row seat to one of the most dynamic trading trends to emerge from the U.S. shale oil boom: shipping…

• Downing St denies involvement in Miranda case

  The prime minister's office said it was "kept abreast of the operation" to detain Mr Miranda. But said the government did not direct police investigations

• Asia's debt conundrum echoes 1990s crisis

  As tide of cheap money rolls back from emerging economies, analysts warn Asia could be facing new crises not unlike the experience of the 1997-98

• VIDEO: Vietnam growth slows down

  Vietnam seemed poised to become the 'next big thing'. But growth is now faltering as Linda Yueh reports.

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• Deutsche Wohnen bids for rival GSW

  Company has offered to take over property manager GSW Immobilien in an all-share deal to create one of Germany's largest residential landlords

• 'Frozen pension' victims urge action

  British expatriates whose state pensions never go up say they want Britain suspended from the Commonwealth for discriminating against them.

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• PNG bank looks beyond past robberies

  Security is a big concern and financial drain for institutions seeking to tap into rapid growth of the islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean

• Bernard Matthews turbine withdrawn

  Plans by turkey producer Bernard Matthews to build a wind turbine in Norfolk are withdrawn pending further consultation.

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• Top 10 Jobs For Work And Family Balance

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• Men Want It All Too: Work And Family

  "I wanted to be able to change diapers."  That's what Tim Donohue told me when I asked him about the life-altering choices he'd made regarding the elusive work/life balance.  We had both just read the recent New York Times article, "The Opt-Out Generation Wants Back In," revisiting the…

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• Kenya and China sign $5bn deals

  Kenya signs deals worth $5bn (£3bn) with China to build a railway line, an energy project and to improve wildlife protection, officials say.

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• Yahoo hires UK TV veteran as Europe head

  The web portal seeks to capitalise on the growth of online video by the appointment of Dawn Airey, former chairman and chief executive of Five

• Smarter, richer people use Google

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• SEC bans Phil Falcone for 5 years

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• Corvette Stingray: Harbinger of GM's turnaround?

  In its seventh redesign of the storied sporty two-seater, GM has a chance to show off its engineering chops and its corporate revival.

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• Everbright shares fall

  China Everbright Securities tumbled 10% after the firm's colossal multi-billion dollar trading error.

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• Green to sever ties with Rangers

  Charles Green agrees to stand down as a consultant at Rangers and sell his shareholding in the Ibrox club.

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• Glencore takes $7.7bn Xstrata hit

  Newly-merged mining giant Glencore Xstrata writes down the value of Xstrata's assets by $7.7bn, and reports a drop in half-year revenues.

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• Only 132 signed up to Green Deal

  Eight months after the government launched its flagship Green Deal scheme, figures show that only 132 people have signed up to it.

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• Deutsche Wohnen bids $2.3 bln for property rival GSW

  FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Deutsche Wohnen offered to buy rival property group GSW Immobilien for 1.75 billion euros ($2.3 billion) to expand in Berlin's booming real-estate market, as a tentative pick-up in Europe's economy attracts international investors.

• Fed unease sends shares to one-month low, emerging markets suffer

  LONDON (Reuters) - World shares sank to their lowest level in more than a month and emerging markets endured another wave of selling on Tuesday, as unease about an expected cut in U.S. stimulus and related gains in bond yields left investors on edge.

• VIDEO: Are mortgages really more affordable?

  Steph McGovern examines a recent claim that mortgages are the most affordable they have been in 14 years.

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• China oil imports to overtake U.S. by 2017: WoodMac

  LONDON (Reuters) - China will overtake the United States as the world's biggest crude oil importer by 2017 as Chinese motorists drive domestic oil demand higher, consultancy Wood Mackenzie said on Tuesday.

• VIDEO: India to launch cheap food scheme

  The Indian government is to launch a programme to provide subsidised food to two thirds of the population - nearly 800 million people. The BBC hears views from the streets of Delhi.

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• VIDEO: Metal prices begin to recover

  For much of the year the price of copper, steel and aluminium has been falling. However, with the slow recovery of large economies, prices have begun to rise.

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• Cineworld 'may have to sell cinemas'

  Cineworld could have to sell cinemas in three areas after being told the takeover of the Picturehouse chain might lead to higher prices.

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• World Cup 2014 tickets go on sale

  Tickets for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil go on sale, with fans able to apply on Fifa's website.

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• Male bonuses 'double those of women'

  The pay gap between men and women is exacerbated by bonuses given to male managers which are on average double those received by women, says study.

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• Mortgage lending at its highest since 2008

  Housing market revival has been linked to the Help to Buy and Funding for Lending schemes, which encourage would-be homeowners to buy property

• BHP delays $14 billion Canada potash push as profit drops

  MELBOURNE (Reuters) - BHP Billiton's new chief has put his stamp on the top global miner, mapping out a cautious approach to expanding into the potash market, which it sees as its next big growth business beyond 2020.

• Kia Cadenza beats Toyota Avalon in Consumer Reports list of large sedans

  DETROIT (Reuters) - Kia Motors Corp's Cadenza debuted on Tuesday in second place on Consumer Reports magazine's list of top large sedans, edging out the former standard-bearer in the segment, the gasoline-powered version of Toyota Motor Corp's Avalon.

• ECB's Asmussen to check up on Greek reform progress

  FRANKFURT (Reuters) - European Central Bank Executive Board member Joerg Asmussen will visit Greece on Wednesday to discuss progress on reforms needed to ensure more bailout money, the ECB said.

• Indian rupee falls to new record low

  The Indian rupee falls to a new record low against the dollar as Asian markets fall on concerns that the Federal Reserve will soon scale back its stimulus measures.

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• Wood Group shares fall on forecast

  Shares in engineering giant Wood Group fall sharply after the company lowers its engineering division's profit outlook.

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• City workers defer bonuses to avoid tax

  Financial services sector avoided paying top rate income tax on £1.3bn of bonus payments by deferring them until after the end of the financial year

• Former executive from China Mobile parent under investigation

  (Reuters) - A former senior executive from China Mobile Ltd's state-owned parent is being investigated for "severe discipline violations," coming at a time when a slew of investigations is gripping the country's corporate sector.

• Detroit bankruptcy challenged

  Trade unions in Detroit, as well as pensioners and some residents, challenge the city's application for bankruptcy protection from its creditors.

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• Indonesia stocks enter bear market

  Indonesia stocks continue to drop, entering bear market territory, on concerns of slowing economic growth and a widening current account deficit.

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• Glencore Xstrata hit by $7.7bn writedown

  Results of newly enlarged mining and commodity trading group hit by $7.7bn writedown following a revaluation of mines owned by former Xstrata

• QBE profit hit by spike in US claims

  Australia's biggest insurer reports first-half earnings almost 20% below expectations, blaming a spike in US claims and a slide in investment income

• VIDEO: Labour: 'Any old job won't do'

  Shadow Business Secretary, Chuka Umunna has told the BBC that zero hours contracts are 'abuse' ahead of a Labour summit on the issue.

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• Profits up at homebuilder Persimmon

  House-builder Persimmon announces a 40% increase in pre-tax profits, which it says is due to mortgage credit becoming more easily available.

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• Steadier China economy offers iron ore hope, but caution stays

  SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A rally in iron ore prices to five-month highs has spurred optimism a stabilizing economy may help top buyer China absorb rising global supply, prompting some analysts and traders to raise their estimates for the second half of the year.

• Finnish adjusted jobless rate 7.7 percent in July

  HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finland's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was roughly flat at 7.7 percent in July, compared to a revised 7.8 percent in June, Statistics Finland (SF) said on Tuesday.

• India to launch cheap food scheme

  The Indian government is to launch a programme to provide subsidised food to two thirds of the population.

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• Zero-hour contracts 'can pay less'

  People on zero-hours contracts are paid six pounds an hour less than other workers, according to a study by a charity.

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• The tech to free your inner shopaholic

  Tech to make going shopping as painless as going online

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• Japan won't give up CD obsession

  Devoted CD buyers aren't a dying species. At least not in Japan.

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• Blackstone builds Europe property fund

  Real estate arm looks to raise up to $5bn as focus shifts from US and the volume of property investment deals on the continent stars to pick up

• JPMorgan probed on US power markets

  Investigation follows civil settlement bank reached last month over allegations it manipulated power markets in California and the Midwest

• UK 'has lost 40% of bank branches'

  Communities across the UK have lost more than 40% of their bank and building society branches since 1989, according to a new report.

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• UK tourists bring Portugal economic sunshine

  How UK tourists are helping boost Portugal's recovery

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• Rory goes troll hunting in the US

  Rory travels to the US to meet a "patent troll"

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• KKR wades into maritime finance

  Buyout group launches vehicle with $580m in equity capital to supply credit to borrowers such as offshore oilfield services and shipping companies

• Grounds for change over football stadiums

  Football fans seek to protect their stadiums

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• Builders face curbs on 'rabbit hutch' homes

  Consultation on increasing minimum space standards for homes will be seen as the coalition's quid pro quo for fuelling a recovery in the sector

• Exchanges prosper against merger backdrop

  News Analysis: investment banks may be lurching from one scandal to the next, but for the world's largest stock exchanges these are halcyon days

• Family holidays with a workaholic – a wife's tale

  The wife of a dealmaker says the holiday has become more of a 'take your family to work' week than a proper break

• Wharrier back to BlackRock

  NewSmith Capital Partners manager to focus on retail funds in his new role

• Ten observations about the banking industry

  Financial News makes 10 observations about investment banks after the latest round of quarterly results

• Egypt funds slump 40% in run up to clashes

  In the three years to the end of July, before the escalation of violence in the country, some funds were already down by over a third

• Highly-ranked telecoms analyst exits Morgan Stanley

  Nick Delfas has become the latest to depart the US bank's research unit in London

• Royal London reports 'heartening turnaround'

  In the final set of results before its acquisition of Co-op's asset manager, Royal London says funds are looking up

• FN Asset Management Awards 2013: the nominees (Part I)

  Financial News would like to congratulate all the nominees shortlisted in the Awards for Excellence in Institutional Asset Management, Europe 2013

• Fed boosts pressure on banks over capital levels

  The Federal Reserve spells out expectations on exceeding minimum requirements

• SGX plans to boost blue-chip liquidity

  Plans to reduce 'board lots' will spur retail investing but not high-frequency trading

• Obama urges action on Dodd-Frank

  Amid efforts to reshape the law from big banks, US regulators have failed to agree on certain key aspects of its implementation

• New peek into Caroline Kennedy's wealth

  Caroline Kennedy, Obama's nominee to be ambassador to Japan, is worth as much as $280 million, according to public disclosure forms.

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• How To Start A Conversation About Estate Planning

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• 4 Financial Issues You Need To Discuss With Aging Parents

  A recent survey by the National Endowment for Financial Education found that seven in 10 adults say they have difficulty talking to their families about who will make financial decisions for an aging family member who loses the ability to safely handle their money.

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• Best Investments In Unpredictable Markets

  When markets move, that can feel like a terrible time to buy. We love the idea of "buying the bottom" but hate falling prices. And it always seems that the best investments are the ones everyone else is buying — everyone but us.

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• Top Three Reasons Why Americans Can't Save For Retirement

  If most Americans are hard-pressed to save for retirement, it's not due to lack of savings vehicles nor tax breaks. There are plenty of those to go around.

• Obamacare clock stops for your boss, not you

  Read full story for latest details.

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• RBS branches decision likely within weeks

  W&G Investments, led by Andrew Higginson, former Tesco finance director, is set to table its final bid for the 315 outlets, which serve 2m customers

• 15 Career Pros Boomers Should Follow On Twitter

  Whether you're looking for a job, pondering a second-act careeror simply want to stay up to date on industry trends, if you're not on Twitter, you're missing out.

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• The second-home curse is overblown

  The problems wreaked are overstated. The truth is their numbers are minuscule and they contribute significantly to their local economies

• Cultural ways do not excuse rule-breaking

  For foreign lenders the hiring of so-called princelings – the offspring of top Chinese officials – are vital conduits to business mandates

• Fed advises US banks to lift capital targets

  Monday's suggestion is likely to fuel speculation the Fed has in effect created another minimum capital requirement for the industry

• The Benefits of Financial Therapy

  In the growing field of financial therapy, clients examine their money attitudes and spending decisions.

• How to Negotiate Hospital Bills and Avoid Medical Bankruptcy

  Whether you have insurance or not, here are some tips for reducing your medical costs.

• What to Look For When Shopping For a Retirement Community

  With the improving real estate market, more families may be able to afford retirement communities.

• Top 25 Companies For Work-Life Balance

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• The Day Job Is Having Its Moment

  The following is a guest post from Amy Gutman, a lawyer and senior writer at Harvard School of Public Health.  The author of two suspense novels, both published by Little, Brown, she writes the blog Plan B Nation: Living Creatively in Challenging Times.

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• High demand for Commonwealth tickets

  Glasgow's Commonwealth Games organisers say they are "delighted by the enthusiastic response" to the first day of ticket sales for next year's games.

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• Summer: Time For Teaching Your Kids About Money

  By Andrew Beattie

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• How To Teach Kids About Money: 10 Dos And Don'ts

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• 10 Things You Absolutely Need To Get A Mortgage

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• The Great Refinancing Resource Redeployment

  It's over. Mortgage rates have climbed out of the historically low trough that made refinancing an option for almost every homeowner, even those who had previously refinanced for lower rates and terms. Lenders are reporting significant declines in mortgage refinance applications, some down as much…

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• This Week In Credit Card News: Possible Changes In Swipe Fee Ruling, People Without Credit Not As Risky As Believed

  A weekly summary of the top credit card stories that appeared in major publications across the country.

• Money or Honesty? Which Do Investors Want Most From Money Managers?

  Money manager scandals boost the importance of 'trust' in choosing investment professionals.

• Have We Been Brainwashed By Neuroscience?

  Functional magnetic resonance imaging, or fMRI, is a technology barely 20 years old, but the pictures of brain activity it produces have already become iconic and changed the way we think about the mind. Many of us have seen news items trumpeting discoveries about how we respond to any number of…

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• To Solve The U.S. Retirement Crisis, Look To Australia

  You know that "retirement crisis" America's facing? (More than half of U.S. households risk being unable to maintain their standard of living in retirement. … Social Security is due to run short of money by 2033. … About a third of workers aren't offered retirement plans. …)

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• Why a Collaborative Divorce Makes Financial Sense

  With fewer attorneys involved, a collaborative divorce may save you thousands.

• When It Comes To Financial Matters: Do Women Need Special Handling?

  The stories pour out by the bucketful, when it comes to financial planning and investing, "Women have different needs than men." In an effort to upset as many marketing gurus and brokers as possible, I submit that there are far more similarities than differences and the differences are…

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• Factor This Into Your Portfolio (Part 1 of 2)

  Factor investing has been around for decades although it has become more refined in recent years. What began as stock pricing prowess has given way to quantitative methods. Researchers employ optimization algorithms to sift through mountains of data in search of new factors that have led to higher…

• How Income Inequality Affects Individual Behavior

  Professor David A. Moss and colleagues are studying how growing income disparity affects our decision-making on everything from from risk-taking to voting. Moss discusses the importance of studying how income inequality affects individual behavior in this story, which first appeared on the HBS…

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• How to Talk So Your Boss Will Listen

  You'll often change your results if you change your approach.

• Competing for a Job With La Crème de la Crème

  What it takes to land a well-paid job at a top company.

• 10 Smart Retirement Moves to Make in Your 20s

  Sure, you have decades to save. But this is the time to adopt financial habits that determine a successful retirement.

• 15 Top Foreign Retirement Havens

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• Summer Reading: Beach Blanket Books About Life And Death

  For many people, summer reading conjures up images of mysteries, romance and adventure novels. But extra downtime during vacations and long summer weekends can also be an occasion for personal reflection. As the author of a book about estate planning--an inevitable reminder of our mortality--I like…

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• Fans' group outline Hearts bid plan

  Foundation of Hearts plan to use money raised by the Edinburgh business community to purchase the administration-hit club.

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• Families 'hit as child costs rise'

  Families are struggling as the cost of bringing up a child has risen to £148,000, according to research for the Child Poverty Action Group charity.

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• Brush with death inspired cider boss

  How a near death accident drove one man to succeed in business

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• Do you want to live in a smart city?

  Is your city smart or dumb?

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• Myners calls for action over ETP 'stability risk'

  Former City minister wants Financial Conduct Authority to toughen stance on volatility

• Rich Ricci considers investment in new UK exchange

  Former Barclays corporate and investment banking chief has held talks about investing in Aquis

• Osmond takes senior role at UBS

  The former global head of investment banking at HSBC becomes the latest dealmaking veteran to join the Swiss bank

• Clearing house failure could imperil buyside assets

  Iosco paper on recovery and resolution set to reignite fierce debate over the safety of assets under new derivative rules

• Credit Crunch II: here's how it could happen

  Ultra-low interest rates and new regulations may have already sown the seeds of the world's next financial crisis

• Buyside staffing levels break through pre-crisis peak

  UK asset management headcount has recovered to pre-crisis levels as confidence has returned

• Horlick's Rockpool in the red

  Nicola Horlick's investment firm makes £1.3 million maiden net loss

• Portuguese bank bond holders face EU rule pain

  New rules on state intervention in ailing banks could see investors in Portuguese debt first in the firing line

• Lloyds awaits bids for £250m loan portfolio

  State-backed bank puts leveraged loans on the block ahead of its part-flotation

• New City watchdog bares its teeth

  The Financial Conduct Authority levied more fines last month than in its first three months of existence combined

• Fraudulent Tax Returns?

  Filing a tax return which the taxpayer knows materially underreports his tax is unwise.    It can cost the taxpayer far more in assessments of tax and penalties ultimately made, as well as attorney fees, than the amount of tax evaded.  It can even result in the taxpayer being prosecuted,…

• Bill Gross vs. Jeff Gundlach

  2013 has been a wild year so far for bond investors, with rates hitting two year highs in yesterday's trade.  While its easy to make money in bonds when interest rates are falling, the true test of a bond fund manager is if they are able to earn a return for their investors, or at least minimize…

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• Anonymous £350m fund stuck in limbo

  An anonymous donation to the country made 85 years ago and now worth £350m is stuck in legal limbo because of a stipulation made by the donor.

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• Why NHS patients pay for GP letters

  Why NHS patients pay for GP letters

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• Why Wall Street Doesn't Want You To Have A Better 401(k)

  Wall Street is working hard to ensure that your retirement plans remain overpriced.

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• Target-Date Fund Returns Sliced by Bond Buzzsaw

  Why investors who flooded into the funds are seeing meager returns in the midst of a big stock rally.

• New Highs, Irrational Markets and You

  Stocks are soaring and investors are worried. Consider keeping some cash handy.

• Recession Scared Students Into Managing Their Money

  The Great Recession left a lasting impact on today's 20-somethings

• 7 Alternatives to a Student Credit Card

  With prepaid cards and checking accounts, it's possible to avoid post-college credit card debt.

• When You Know It's Time to Switch to an Online Bank

  4 signs that you no longer need a brick-and-mortar bank.

• 3 Ways to Build Credit – Without Using Credit Cards

  Alternative ways to build credit for those who prefer a life without plastic.

• Households cut energy use by 25%

  Households in England and Wales have cut their energy use by a quarter over the last six years, according to the Office for National Statistics.

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• Retirement: The Not-So-Golden Years?

  Some argue that the true golden years are between ages 40 and 60, when you are still physically and mentally fit.

• Bosses who stand out from the crowd

  What is it that makes a good chief executive stand out from their corporate colleagues, and what advice do today's leaders have for their successors?

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• How to Invest Your First $1,000

  Smart places for novice investors to put their money and watch it grow.

• 9 Tips for a Successful Thrift Store Sale

  What to know before trying your hand at consignment shop selling.

• In Debt? The Scary Cost of Tapping Your 401(k)

  Your retirement savings should be a last resort for paying off debt today.

• How to Explain Being Fired on a Job Interview

  Have your talking points ready about an unfortunate situation.

• 8 Ways to Impress Your Boss As a New Employee

  Leave your new employer feeling confident about putting you on the payroll.

• The Stock Market 'Prediction Charade'

  Current market conditions provide the perfect environment for self-appointed "gurus" to make predictions.

• The death of the drive-in cinema?

  By the end of this year, new movies will no longer be released on film in the US, threatening the future of drive-in cinemas struggling to afford digital projectors.

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• Do You Have a Retirement Care Plan?

  Study finds three-fourths of middle-income baby boomers have no plans for their retirement care.

• Breaking an Apartment Lease: What You Need to Know

  3 tips for breaking a lease so your landlord doesn't take legal action against you.

• To Stay or To Go: What to Do When You Receive a Counteroffer

  Should you stay with your old job on new terms?

• 8 Secrets of Hiring Managers

  You may think you know the tricks of their trade ...

• How to Manage Your Money – and Your Man

  The author of "Queen Bitchionnaire" explains how women can be more financially independent.

• Are You Armed and Ready for a Job Search?

  A new survey reveals most job seekers need help in even the basic elements of a job search.

• Staying the Course When You Truly Hate Your Job

  Strategies and affirmations to get through the most trying workdays.

• 3 Retirement Rules to Consider Breaking

  Rules of thumb are great, but treat them as a friendly nudge in the right direction instead of the ultimate truth.

• The Worst Money Mistakes to Make on Vacation

  Don't let thefts, accidents and overpriced meals ruin your getaway

• 4 Surefire Ways to Lose Your Security Deposit

  If you want to get your money back, don't let that leaky sink go unrepaired.

• Tips for Saving Money on Insurance

  A regular review can ensure you're not wasting money or leaving loved ones or yourself unprotected.

• Around the Water Cooler With Nestle Waters Chairman

  Want to boost employee collaboration? Kim Jeffery says you just have to install a water cooler.

• How to Steer Clear of Online Scams

  Don't fall victim to online hackers with these 8 tips.

• 5 Unasked Interview Questions You Must 'Answer' to Get Hired

  Both verbal and nonverbal communication crucial to landing the job.

• Is Detroit to Blame for the Muni Market's Woes?

  How Motor City's bankruptcy petition has affected the municipal bond market.

• 4 Improv Principles That Could Skyrocket Your Career

  Collaboration and teamwork will bolster success.

• Is It Time to Sell Your House?

  With the housing market improving, is it time to sell and move to the retirement destination of your dreams?

• How to Overcome the Most Difficult Interview Processes

  Glassdoor releases its list of 25 companies that give the toughest interviews.

• Annuities In Your 401(k)? What You Need to Know

  Annuity guarantees hold appeal. But there's lots of fine print.

• Southeast Asia: 4 Options for Enjoying the Most Affordable Retirement on Earth

  English is widely spoken in the region, the culture is exotic and the people are delightfully welcoming.

• Secrets of Successful eBay Sellers

  Top eBay sellers share their strategies on finding products to sell, writing descriptions and more.

• 5 Tips to Save on Last-Minute Summer Trips

  How to get a five-star experience on a budget.

• How Unemployment is Devastating Retiree Well-Being

  Research shows that joblessness is dimming retirements and leading to early deaths.

• 8 Ways to Graciously Quit Your Job

  Exiting the stage in a classy manner can keep your professional reputation intact.

• Do You Have What It Takes to Work From Home?

  Can you resist the temptation to take your eye off the ball?

• Why Small Businesses Don't Offer Retirement Plans

  Small companies generally provide high-cost retirement benefits, if they offer them at all.

• What to Do Before Every Interview

  How you prepare could make the difference between doing well and failing.

• How to Find and Connect With Small Companies

  A majority of jobs at small companies are filled without ever having been advertised.

• Silicon Alley's first billionaire

  Jon Oringer founded 10 companies before he hit on the idea for Shutterstock, the successful stock-photo website that has made him Silicon Alley's first billionaire.

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• 10 Simple Steps to Shore Up Your Financial Life

  Don't forget these parts of your financial plan.

• Novel Investing Tips for Kids

  In Elissa Brent Weissman's young adult book, the protagonist discovers the joys, and dangers, of day trading.

• 5 Ways to Tap Your Home for Retirement Income

  Your options include downsizing, renting and a Hail Mary reverse mortgage.

• How Credit Scores Affect What You Pay for Your Home

  When it comes buying a home, the higher your credit score, the better.

• 8 Ways Baby Boomers Changed the World

  Baby boomers advanced the nation while also creating challenges for future generations.

• 5 Ways to Make Quick Cash

  Suffering from a cash crunch? Here are a few tips to infuse some extra money in your bank account.

• How Obamacare Will Affect Health Insurance Rates by Age Group

  Older consumers shouldn't expect any health coverage price bargains under the law.

• Boost Retirement Contributions with a Spousal IRA

  Spousal IRAs allow couples to maximize retirement savings tax breaks.

• Why You Shouldn't Trust Financial News

  These sources of financial information could be harmful to your wealth.

• 5 Affordable Entertainment Options for Retirees

  You don't need to spend a lot of money to have an exciting retirement.

• The Hardest Working Cities in America

  A real estate website determines which U.S. cities have the hardest workers.

• The Tax Break You're Missing Out On

  Over half of retirement savers fail to max out their IRA.

• 4 Coping Tips for Surviving a Crummy Internship

  Sometimes bad internships happen to good interns. Here's how to deal.

• Avoid These Money Mistakes When Planning a Last-Minute Vacation

  Tips from travel experts on how to minimize costs and maximize the last days of summer.

• How to End Your Summer Internship on a High Note

  Summer's ending. Head back to school with the proper foundation for your career.

• How to Buy Maternity and Kids' Clothes on the Cheap

  Dressing a baby bump or brood of kids? Here's where to find affordable clothes online.

• Bond Basics: Price and Yield

  Bonds are a part of most portfolios, but investors still don't always know how they work.

• Why Global Funds Are Buying America Now

  The big rise in U.S. stocks has driven equity prices higher than any other market in the world.

• Micha Kaufman on the Future of Freelancing

  The co-founder of Fiverr says the new gig economy is changing people's lives

• 5 Ways Health Care Reform Will Impact Your Finances and Taxes

  Whether you have health insurance or not, here's what you need to know.

• How to Reinvent the Workplace to Satisfy Baby Boomers

  Boomers are the least engaged age group at work but would benefit from employer support.

• The Costs and Benefits of Running a Mobile Business

  Current shop owners share why this non-traditional business model works so well.

• How to Avoid Working One More Year

  Some financially secure workers delay retirement because they fear running out of money too soon.

• The Secret to Making Money on Fiverr

  The newest version of the website lets you earn much more than $5 per gig.

• A Simple Way to Save: Banish Late Fees

  It's easy to forget that penalties for paying late can put a big dent in your budget.

• The Thin Line Between Annoying and Assertive

  What's considered pushy to some may be appropriate behavior to others.

• 8 Errors You Must Stop Making in Your Job Search

  You'll have an easier time job hunting if you modify your habits.

• Is Your Job a Committed Relationship or a Summer Fling?

  Is your latest gig the equivalent of a summer romance, or is it suited for the long term?

• When Should You Delay Retirement?

  Setbacks happen. Here's how to decide on delaying retirement.

• How Students Benefit From University-Bank Partnerships

  College ID cards linked to checking accounts make banking easier for students.

• Why Irish Real Estate is Finally a Buy

  Home prices have decreased significantly, but watch out for the new property tax.

• Feeling Charitable? Use Donor Advised Funds

  Donor advised funds let investors avoid some taxes while donating to charity.

• How to Find Shelter From Financial Storms

  Five steps seniors can take to protect themselves from the impact of crippling federal deficits.

• Why Can't We Follow Simple, Good Money Advice?

  Experts explain why it's so difficult to follow two basic guidelines: Save and don't overspend.

• Around the Water Cooler With a General Motors Vice President

  Diana Tremblay shares tips for taking the driver's seat in your company and career.

• Find Out If Your Partner Is a Money Match

  When it comes to love and finances, you should watch for these red flags.

• Mutual Funds Swapping Managers at Alarming Rate

  Lots of funds are changing leadership this year. Here's what that means for investors.

• The Road Map to a Symbiotic Mentor-Mentee Relationship

  Four tips for developing one of the most beneficial relationships of your career.

• 4 Reasons Hiring Managers Don't Send Rejection Letters

  Insider scoop on why you never heard back about the job you wanted.

• The Best Summer Money Books for Adults

  Personal finance tomes aren't the only kind of reading material that can help you with money

• Clark Howard's Strategies for Saving More, Spending Less

  The radio host's latest book focuses on money moves that have a lasting impact.

• 7 Ways Retirement Is a Young Person's Issue

  Recommended changes in spending, savings and investing will have a great impact on younger generations.

• Do You Need Life Insurance in Retirement?

  Letting your policy lapse can save you money, but there are also a few reasons to keep it.

• Are You Ready For a Career (R)evolution?

  How to keep your skills and abilities ahead of the curve.

• Quick Tips for a Successful Interview From an Interview Coach

  Author Stuart Taylor shares his self-tested interview advice.

• 10 Things Job Seekers Hate About Recruiters

  It can be difficult to add an additional party into an already arduous job search.

• Top 16 Pieces of Career Advice

  Pointed advice for various stages of the job hunting and career success.

• For Consumers, Recession's Effects Still Linger

  Spending is up, even though shoppers are looking for deals

• A Quick Guide to Health Insurance Exchanges

  Find out how to shop for health care coverage with all the changes starting in a few months.

• 7 Rules of Thumb for Retirement Planning

  These helpful strategies could improve your retirement finances.

• 10 Ingredients for Retirement Bliss

  Here's how to make sure your retirement years will be happy ones.

• 4 Résumé Tips for Older Workers

  Looking to launch a second career? Follow these tips to revitalize your résumé.

• How to Distribute Your Retirement Funds

  These 5 options will help you manage your 401(k) account as you get older

• Why Even Rich People Are Having Trouble Getting a Mortgage

  Home prices are rising, but even the well-off are facing obstacles from tight-fisted banks.

• Build Your Own Retirement Plan

  A personalized retirement strategy can help you to retire sooner.

• Test Your Mutual Fund IQ

  A lack of basic financial knowledge could be hurting your investment returns.

• A Word Retirement Savers Must Learn: Fiduciary

  New rules in development could reshape advice and selling practices for 401(k) and IRA retirement funds.

• How to Stand Out and Shine in a Group Interview

  Sitting in the hot seat alongside your competition may feel particularly threatening.

• How to Turn a Long-Distance Job Search Into a New Long-Term Job

  A little extra preparation may be all you need to land a job from afar.

• Put the Kibosh on Your Procrastinating Ways

  10 tips to help you change your habits.

• Cash is a Risky Investment

  Inflation can be as big a risk to you retirement as investment losses.

• The Real Cost of Moving

  From the rental application to the pet deposit, we break down the moving costs to prepare for.

• 3 Retirement Variables You Can Improve

  How to make sure inflation and poor investment returns don't ruin your retirement years.

• Celebrating Old Age Should Happen Every Day

  Aging milestones are nice, but the real joys of achieving old age don't depend on birthdays to observe.

• 5 Financial Decisions That Sound Smart But Are Really Dumb

  From budgeting mishaps to bad purchases, these money mistakes may haunt you.

• How to Avoid New Bank Fees

  New reports suggest consumers often skip over the fine print and get surprised by fees New reports suggest consumers often skip over the fine print and get surprised by fees.

• New York Times Reporter Explains How to Break Your Bad Work Habits

  Charles Duhigg breaks down how habits work and what can be done to change them.

• The Workplace Toolkit: 5 Essentials You Need to Succeed

  Try these five tools to increase your odds of career success.

• Why Employers Don't Want to Hire Overqualified Candidates

  Why is being overqualified so often seen as a bad thing?

• 4 Lists That Cement Your Future

  Lists are a good way to set adaptable goals and maximize potential.

• More Best Money Books for Kids

  Parents and teachers looking to impart financial lessons can start with these titles.

• How to Save More During Sales Tax Holidays

  A guide for finding the best tax-free deals in August.

• NSA Data Fight Could Signal Privacy War

  Technology and legal experts see a widening infowar as new tech tools reach deeper into people's lives.

• 4 Reasons Your Résumé is Thrown in the Trash (And How to Pull It Out)

  Spruce up your formatting and tighten your message.

• Are You Weighing Down Your Retirement?

  5 ways to lose weight and save money.

• How to Prepare to Financially Support Aging Parents

  Financial, health and planning tips so you can help your parents without hurting yourself.

• Around the Water Cooler With Panera's CEO

  Ron Shaich's philosophy: A successful business gives as much as it takes.

• 5 Interview Lessons You Can Learn From Whole Foods

  Job hunters should pay attention to the grocery store's business strategy.

• 3 Ways You Aren't Making the Most of Your 401(k)

  Participating in your retirement saving plan is great, but you need to take these extra steps to make it really pay off.

• 4 Ways to Keep Your Job Search Fresh During the Summer

  This season is ideal for ramping up your job hunt.

• 4 Tricks to Outsmart Retailers and Save on Back-to-School Shopping

  Don't be fooled by early deals on paper and pencils.

• Competing With Cash Buyers in a Tight Housing Market

  In areas dominated by cash buyers, homebuyers who plan to get a mortgage need to go the extra mile.

• Is Your Credit Score Hurting Your Love Life?

  A new survey suggests that romantic partners pay attention to credit history

• Should You Give Your Child an Allowance?

  Expert advice on what age to give an allowance, and whether it should be tied to chores.

• Is It Time to Stop Playing Defense In Stocks?

  The economy's getting better, and that means it's time to take a look at stocks and sectors that do better during times of growth.

• AARP, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Partner on Retirement Plans

  Joint proposal seeks expanded retirement workplace savings programs and public tax benefits.

• The Perils of Using a Retirement Account for College Costs

  Tapping your retirement savings to pay for college often triggers taxes and penalties.

• 5 Retirement Variables Outside Your Control

  Here's how to cope with your biggest retirement fears.

• 6 Tips for Managing Your Time Without Going Nuts

  We all seem to be asked to do more in less the time. But how?

• 5 Secrets You Should Know About HR

  What goes on behind the closed doors of an HR department.

• 8 Ways to Save Money on College Textbooks

  Checking the library and renting books can save students money, so they can spend more on pizza.

• The Best Advice for New Grads With New Jobs

  After college, surviving financially requires a different set of skills.

• 6 Options for Boosting Your Yield in Retirement

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• A Day in the Life of Retirement

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• Know What Kind of Advisor You Hire

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• 4 Ways to Avoid Hefty Overdraft Bank Fees

  It's possible to not get hit with a fee when accidentally falling below your balance.

• The Newest Health Care Worker May Be Your Handyman

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• How to Find the Best Back-to-School Deals

  Five simple tips to stretch your back-to-school budget this summer.

• Beware of High Yielding Annuities

  Larger returns are enticing, but you also need to research your provider.

• 3 Cover Letter Tips That Guarantee an Interview

  Tighten your message and reinvigorate your approach to submitting job materials.

• 5 Alternative Ways to Retire Early

  Saving a lot of money isn't the only way to retire young.

• Ethical Lapses on Wall Street

  Wall Street is selling an expertise that does not exist.

• Will High-Tech Ever Grow Up?

  Tech companies pay dividends like mature, stable companies but are still teenagers at heart.

• Help You Help Me: 4 Clever Tips for Managing Your Manager

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• Resuscitating a Comatose Résumé in 6 Simple Steps

  Perform triage on potential trouble spots on your résumé.

• 5 Career-Boosting Summer Activities

  The mid-season malaise doesn't have to stifle productivity.

• Surprising Facts About Where Food Comes From

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• What College Students Should Know About Retirement

  Bio 101 doesn't teach about 401(k)s and IRAs, so here's our retirement crash course.

• The New Science Behind Stock Charts

  Behavioral finance research explains the value of plotting stocks visually.

• How to Not Waste an Inheritance

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• Living with ALS: Seeking Independence and Identity

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• 4 Ways to Re-Energize Your Work Engagement

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• 4 Home Improvements That Will Save You Money

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