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• U.S. Silver & Gold's CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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

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• VIDEO: Making money from unexploded bombs

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• VIDEO: Cathay Pacific faces low-cost rivals

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

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• Burcon NutraScience's Management Discusses F1Q 2014 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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• Brocade Communications Systems Management Discusses Q3 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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• Millennial Media Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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• Cree Management Discusses Q4 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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• JDS Uniphase Management Discusses Q4 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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• Record profit for Commonwealth Bank

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• Energy Focus' CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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• Regulus Therapeutics' CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Regulus Therapeutics Inc. ( RGLS ) Q2 2013 Earnings Conference Call August 13, 2013 17:00 pm ET Executives Amy Conrad - Director, IR & Corporate Communications Kleanthis Xanthopoulos - President & CEO Neil Gibson - Chief Scientific Officer Dan Chevallard - VP, Finance & Accounting …

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

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

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• Athersys Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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• Pure Cycle's Land Assets Could Propel The Stock Higher

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• INSYS Therapeutics CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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

  Argonaut Gold Inc. ( ARNGF.PK ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 13, 2013 08:30 AM ET Executives Nicole Cowles - IR Pete Dougherty - President and CEO Analysts Rahul Paul - Canaccord Genuity Sam Crittenden - RBC Capital Markets Christos Doulis - Stonecap Securities Andrew Kaip - BMO …

• Document Security Systems' CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Document Security Systems, Inc. ( DSS ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 13, 2013 4:30 p.m. ET Executives Peter Salkowski – Managing Director – Blueshirt Group Robert Fagenson – Chairman Jeff Ronaldi – CEO Peter Hardigan – COO Bob Bzdick – President Phil Jones – CFO Analysts Yun Kim…

• Textron Systems eyes rising foreign demand for drones, weapons

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• Ambit Biosciences Corp CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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• CollabRx's CEO Discusses F1Q 2014 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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• Tree.Com Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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• RadioShack seeking new, lower-cost loans: sources

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• In airline suit, U.S. antitrust enforcers try to build on wins

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• Cinedigm Digital Cinema Management Discusses Q1 2014 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Cinedigm Digital Cinema ( CIDM ) Q1 2014 Earnings Call August 13, 2013 4:30 pm ET Executives Jill Newhouse Calcaterra - Chief Marketing Officer Christopher J. McGurk - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Adam M. Mizel - Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director Analysts …

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

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• Icahn invests in 'undervalued' Apple

  Billionaire investor Carl Icahn says he has built up a "large" stake in Apple, adding that the company is "extremely undervalued".

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• Gold Bulls Should Consider Primero Mining

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• Myriad Genetics Management Discusses Q4 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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• Globalstar CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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• Questions about price hikes surround airline deal

  The Justice Department says the merger of American and US Airways "would substantially lessen competition for commercial air travel throughout the United States," and "would result in hundreds of millions of dollars in harm to American consumers."

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• Icahn says bigger buybacks can drive Apple shares to $700

  SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn said he has amassed a "large position" in Apple Inc and believes the stock could be worth as much as $700 a share if Chief Executive Tim Cook pushed for a larger stock buyback.

• DoJ sues to block US Airways-AMR deal

  The administration's move looks likely to force the unpicking of the complex deal, which would have created the world's largest airline by sales

• Taylor Morrison Home Corp's CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Taylor Morrison Home Corporation ( TMHC ) Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript August 13, 2013 04:30 pm ET Executives Calvin Boyd - Corporate Treasurer Sheryl Palmer - President and CEO, Dave Cone - CFO Dave Hreha - Corporate Controller Erin Willis - Director, Corporate Communication …

• Hyundai's South Korea labor woes strike again

  SEOUL (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor Co's 45,000 union workers in South Korea may go on strike as early as next week over unmet demands including a one-off payment of $2.45 billion from the company's record 2012 profit and gold medals for long-serving employees.

• Fortuna Silver Mines' CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. ( FSM ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 13, 2013 12:00 pm ET Executives Carlos Baca - Investor Relations Jorge Ganoza - President, CEO and Director Luis Ganoza - Chief Financial Officer Analysts Benjamin Asuncion - Haywood Securities Chris Lichtenheldt - Dundee Capital…

• French football sees red over Monaco tax breaks

  French football clubs see red over Monaco's tax breaks

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• Confidence in short supply at French flea market

  Confidence is in short supply at world famous flea market

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• VIDEO: Last chance saloon for the local ?

  The MP Brandon Lewis has endorsed a scheme to "list" a hundred pubs to save them from being bulldozed.

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• VTB Capital international chief talks about China venture

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• AOL CEO apologizes for public firing of executive

  (Reuters) - AOL Inc Chief Executive Tim Armstrong said in a staff memo on Tuesday that he made a mistake in publicly firing an employee last Friday in front of a thousand workers.

• Icahn takes a bite of Apple

  The disclosure via Twitter of a 'large position' sent Apple shares up immediately by almost 5 per cent, and may open debate about its vast cash holdings

• U.S. sets shrimp duties on five countries, spares Thailand, Indonesia

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department on Tuesday set final duties on billions of dollars of shrimp from four Asian countries and Ecuador to offset foreign government subsidies, but spared major suppliers Thailand and Indonesia from the import tax.

• AOL CEO: Mistake to fire employee for taking photo

  AOL CEO Tim Armstrong told employees Tuesday that he's sorry for publicly fired an employee for taking a photo during a conference call.

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• Bad JC Penney bet calls Ackman's retail acumen into question

  BOSTON (Reuters) - Billionaire investor William Ackman has been tripped up by a bet that he could transform a giant retailer.

• BlackBerry investor eyes rescue consortium

  Long-term investor Prem Watsa, who resigned from the smartphone maker's board on Monday to look at rescue options, is attempting to build a buyout consortium

• Euro zone may exit from recession yet give little to cheer about

  BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The euro zone economy may learn later on Wednesday that it has moved out of its longest recession, needing seven quarters to dig up modest growth in the three months to June.

• U.S. sues to block AMR-US Airways merger; stocks fall

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Tuesday sued to block American Airlines and US Airways' proposed merger to create the world's biggest airline, saying consumers would end up paying higher fares and fees.

• Ackman quits JC Penney board

  Departure of the activist investor, who owns an 18% stake in the US retailer, follows several tumultuous days of boardroom disagreements

• BP sues US over ban on new contracts

  UK oil giant BP is suing the US government for blocking the company from new federal contracts.

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• Billionaire Carl Icahn says Apple shares could trade at $700

  (Reuters) - Hedge fund billionaire Carl Icahn took a "large" position in Apple Inc. shares and told Reuters on Tuesday that he believes Apple should trade at $700 a share.

• Barclays reviews UAE business

  Exit would mark the culmination of plans by former chief executive to pull out of the bank's smallest and least profitable foreign retail markets

• Software that hijacks YouTube visits revealed

  Discovery provides evidence of growth of digital advertising fraud, which is estimated to cost technology and advertising companies billions of dollars a year

• Spy bin ban highlights lure of big data

  Media Metrica is not only company to use mobile technology to collect information from consumers as seen by retailers tracking customers' WiFi signals

• RadioShack seeking new, lower-cost loans: sources

  (Reuters) - Retailer RadioShack is looking to refinance its debt by securing new, lower-cost loans, a process it would like to complete by the end of the year, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

• Icahn takes 'large' Apple stake

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• Apple options volume soars on Icahn investment

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Trading in Apple Inc options surged on Tuesday after activist investor Carl Icahn revealed via Twitter a large stake in the tech company, which he believes to be undervalued.

• Wall Street rises on economic data, Apple rallies

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks rose on Tuesday after strong economic data including retail sales, while Apple boosted the Nasdaq after billionaire investor Carl Icahn revealed a long position in the stock.

• Stocks advance as Apple bounces

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• Ackman quits J.C.Penney board, removing distraction

  (Reuters) - Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman's two-year campaign to transform department store J.C. Penney came to an abrupt end on Tuesday with his decision to step down from the board, after a weeklong public spat with fellow board members.

• Samsung faces labour law allegations

  Prosecutors in Brazil begin legal action against Samsung, alleging it forced employees to work in poor conditions at its plant in the Amazon region.

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• Call for pan-European telecoms regulator

  Report from office of EU antitrust commissioner, expresses unusually frank criticisms about proposals to create a single European telecoms market

• Fed could begin reducing bond buys in September: Lockhart

  ATLANTA (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve could begin reducing its bond-buying stimulus as early as its September meeting despite inflation being below target, Atlanta Fed President Dennis Lockhart said on Tuesday.

• Former JPMorgan executive says he expects to be cleared in 'Whale' probe

  (Reuters) - Lawyers for Javier Martin-Artajo, a former JPMorgan Chase & Co employee who is expected to face U.S. criminal charges for his role in a trading scandal that cost the bank $6.2 billion, said on Tuesday he expects to be cleared of wrongdoing and has cooperated with regulators.

• Gilt yields hit two-year high

  Market doubts about whether new Bank of England governor Mark Carney will be able to keep a lid on interest rates until 2016

• BP sues U.S. government over contract suspensions after oil spill

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - BP Plc is suing the U.S. government for barring the British oil giant from obtaining new federal contracts after the company pleaded guilty to charges related to the 2010 rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico.

• Government seeks to block American-US Airways merger

  The Justice Department filed a lawsuit challenging $11 billion merger, saying the combination would lead to higher prices and less service for consumers.

• MPs deny homes boost will cause bubble

  Government says schemes boosted mortgage lending to highest level in five and a half years and is encouraging developers to build new homes

• Saving her star programmer from deportation

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• Oil production 'unlikely' in village

  Energy firm Cuadrilla says its exploration site at Balcombe in West Sussex is "unlikely" to become a full production site.

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• Kohlberg exits bid for Steinway

  Private equity firm Kohlberg & Co has declined to match a higher bid for 160-year old piano manufacturer Steinway Musical Instruments.

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• Paula Deen's win won't put her back in the money

  A federal judge threw out a racial discrimination lawsuit against Paula Deen, but the financial damage resulting from the celebrity chef's admitted use of a slur has already been done.

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• Power cut hits island of Santorini

  The Greek island of Santorini has been hit by a power cut during the peak time of the tourist season.

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• Resolution: third time lucky

  Clive Cowdery's UK insurance consolidation vehicles have a record of one hit and one miss. A third effort, this time in the US, is on the way

• Heinz to cut 600 jobs in North America after sale of company

  PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - H.J. Heinz Co, the world's largest ketchup maker, said on Tuesday it plans to eliminate 600 jobs across North America.

• U.S. retail sales data points to improving economy

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales rose in July, pointing to an acceleration in consumer spending that could bolster the case at the U.S. Federal Reserve for winding down a major economic stimulus program.

• US moves to block airlines merger

  The US government files an anti-trust case against the merger of American Airlines and US Airways, which would create the world's largest carrier.

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• ThyssenKrupp hit by Americas losses

  German steelmaker hit by a large tax bill and a further €162m loss related to the Brazilian and US steel plants that are up for sale

• Willis passive plan alarms small insurers

  Insurance broker Willis is set to sign up several leading London insurers to a "passive" underwriting scheme that critics warn will hit small rivals

• SEC wins dismissal of lawsuit over handling of $7 billion Stanford fraud

  (Reuters) - A federal judge in Florida has thrown out a lawsuit accusing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of negligence for failing to report that the now-imprisoned swindler Allen Stanford was running a $7.2 billion Ponzi scheme.

• A plan to release Mexico's energy

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• Mugabe pledges black empowerment

  Robert Mugabe vows to press on with his policy of forcing companies to cede economic control to black Zimbabweans.

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• Wall St rebounds after Fed president comments

  The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta appeared to lift the mood on Wall Street after speaking on the plan reduce the Fed's stimulus

• Nasdaq to take on greater policing role on its stock exchange

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nasdaq OMX Group Inc plans to assume a greater role in the policing of its U.S. stock exchange, according to a regulatory filing, in a move that follows calls by Wall Street for an end to the self-regulatory status of exchanges.

• The Worst Money Mistakes to Make on Vacation

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• Is the Hyperloop just a pipe dream?

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• IRS scraps last furlough day

  The IRS will open its doors on Aug. 30, scrapping its last planned furlough day as it continues to cut costs elsewhere in the agency.

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• Canada to shut down rail firm involved in Quebec town disaster

  OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada will shut down the rail operator whose tanker train blew up in a Quebec town last month, killing 47 people, because the firm does not have enough insurance to pay clean-up costs and other damages, a government regulator said on Tuesday.

• Bumper grain crop to weigh on prices

  Propitious growing conditions from Brazil to Ukraine and the US have raised hopes of a sharp rebound in cereals stocks, easing inflation pressures

• What BlackBerry offers Google, Apple and Microsoft

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• Fear Congress split could delay Fed taper

  Divisions on fiscal policy between Republicans and Democrats have widened, heightening the risk of a possible government shutdown as early as October 1

• Housing market winners and losers

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• 4 Surefire Ways to Lose Your Security Deposit

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• Bill Ackman rides the crazy train

  J.C. Penney. Herbalife. Activist investor Bill Ackman is having a bad year. But his investment in railroad Canadian Pacific is a success.

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• Minister warns PM against promoting 'token women'

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• US proposes greater audit disclosure

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• Larry Ellison: Apple's best days are over

  Oracle CEO Larry Ellison called Steve Jobs "our Edison, our Picasso" in an interview with Charlie Rose.

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• What happened to Donald Trump's crowdfunding?

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• Willis seeks return to its UK roots

  Dominic Casserley, the new chief of the New York-listed insurance broker, plans to diversify the shareholder base with more British institutions

• Foxtons to file for IPO as soon as August

  The flotation could raise as much as £400m, say those with knowledge of the situation, as the group seeks to take advantage of a strong housing market

• Parents say J.C. Penney ad promotes bullying

  J.C. Penney is coming under fire for an ad that shoppers say promotes bullying and puts pressure on families.

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• The Ongoing Feud Of The National Enquirer's Pope Family

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• Kohlberg & Co drops out of Steinway bidding

  Kohlberg & Co waives its right to negotiate with Steinway's board after John Paulson swoops in with a higher offer for the grand piano maker

• Eurozone industry records fast growth

  Eurozone seems increasingly to be emerging from its recession, but growth still slow as member countries struggle with effects of austerity measures

• Mizuho seeks international expansion

  Hiroshi Motoyama says he wants to use the bank's extensive relations with Japanese corporate clients to expand its reach internationally

• Ryanair to sue Channel 4 over claims

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• Twenty hurt at LG promotional stunt

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• 4 Mistakes To Avoid When Building New Financial Services Companies

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• UK inflation rate falls to 2.8%

  The rate of consumer price index inflation fell to 2.8% in July, down from 2.9% in June, official figures show.

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• Affording a home harder for average buyer

  Stagnant incomes, higher home prices and climbing mortgage rates made affording a home a lot more difficult for the average homebuyer during the second quarter.

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• Around the Water Cooler With Nestle Waters Chairman

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• Rail fares 'to increase by 4.1%'

  Commuters in England face an average 4.1% rise in the cost of regulated rail fares, including season tickets, as inflation figures are announced.

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• House price inflation rises further

  The rate of house price inflation in the UK is continuing to rise, according to official statistics.

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• J.C. Penney drama reaches its peak

  Largest shareholder Bill Ackman resigns from the board after failing to oust CEO.

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• How to Steer Clear of Online Scams

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• More mergers on the horizon

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• Rajan can lift India's corporate torpor

  Business chiefs could be much more vocal about the need to improve performance in many of the sectors and companies below the top rank

• US earnings trail stock price rise

  At the beginning of the year few analysts thought the S&P 500 would pass 1,600; now, eight of 17 equity houses forecast it will finish above 1,700

• Why Holder is reforming mandatory minimums

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

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

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• 4 Improv Principles That Could Skyrocket Your Career

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• Is It Time to Sell Your House?

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• How to Overcome the Most Difficult Interview Processes

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• 21.6 Billion Reasons The Luxury Industry Needs Oprah And Her Friends

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• Eurozone factory output up in June

  Factories in the eurozone saw output rise in June, reinforcing hopes the bloc could have exited recession in the second quarter.

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• Best comeback stocks of 2013

  Thanks to new management and business strategies, these five companies' stocks have had remarkable turnarounds this year.

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• CVC to buy UK warranty provider for £750m

  Domestic & General auction takes place amid increased regulatory scrutiny of insurance practices by the newly created Financial Conduct Authority

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

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• Could these five projects improve life in the UK?

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• VIDEO: Why is Blackberry struggling?

  Blackberry has announced that it has formed a committee to explore options for the business, including a possible sale of the company.

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• Boomerang kids: Nothing wrong with living at home

  Remember when kids couldn't wait to move out of their parents' house? Well those days are over.

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• Catalans side with Gibraltar in border row

  The largest separatist party of Catalonia has written to the chief minister of Gibraltar denouncing 'bullying and harassment' by Spanish government

• Council cleaners get 'living wage'

  Low-paid cleaners and office workers at a Kent council are to have their pay raised to the "living wage" of £7.45 an hour after a campaign by their union.

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• AUDIO: 'Save our pubs - buy one more pint'

  The Campaign for Real Ale says that buying one extra pint of beer per month could save the pub industry.

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• VIDEO: Rail fare rise 'could be as high as 9%

  The independent passenger watchdog warns that for some rail commuters ticket price rises 'could be as high as 9%'.

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• Calls for government to drop Help to Buy

  Critics of the £12bn fund fear it will further boost demand for housing without increasing supply and trigger another housing bubble

• Cool, cheap collectible cars from Pebble Beach

  Not all the cars at the premier collector car gathering sell for huge amounts.

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• Resolution seeks to challenge specialists

  Share price continues to surge after life assurer reports a 17 per cent rise in first-half operating profit as it secures new business for less cost

• VIDEO: Traders 'on brink' at giant flea market

  France is to publish figures for the second quarter of 2013 with economists predicting a slight rise in growth.

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• E.On profits hurt by Europe crisis

  E.On, one of the UK's "big six" energy suppliers, has reported a fall in profits for the second quarter as the financial crisis in Europe hit demand for power.

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• Military Retirement Pay Veterans Benefits And Divorce Make For Tax Confusion

  The way tax rules interact with divorces rules is complicated enough.  Throw in military retirement rules and it can get very confusing.  In the case of Elmer Nuss, it looks like the Administrative Law Division of the Alabama DOR came up with a reasonable response, but it also seems like it…

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• Blackstone bolsters apartments portfolio

  The deal which values the portfolio at $2.7bn will be for majority stakes in apartment complexes with roughly 30,000 units in the southern United States

• Texas aims to be commercial spaceflight hub

  Texas tries to take advantage of commercial space travel

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• Happy workers don't jump ship

  How to keep your staff from walking out

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• Football clubs 'hoping for profit'

  Scotland's top football clubs are becoming more confident about their financial future, a leading financial consultant claims.

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• 'A third of owners considering sale'

  A third of owners surveyed at Championship and League One clubs are considering selling despite new financial regulations.

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• Foxtons accelerates IPO plans

  The company is planning to announce its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange before the September rush

• Ex-Nomura bankers launch 'streaming' venture

  Former MDs team up with oil industry veterans to take advantage of banks cutting back on project financing in commodities

• Creditor boost from Lehman data protection ruling

  Financial firms in liquidation may no longer have to suffer data protection costs

• Dealing with a default: a guide for clearing houses

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• Deal double brings new CVC fund into play

  Deals for D&G Group and Campbell Soup, if successful, could allow the private equity firm to begin deploying capital from its new €10.5 billion mega fund

• Confidence in Europe hits nine-year high

  Allocations to eurozone equities have also reached their highest levels since the beginning of 2008, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch

• Australia mandates dark pool disclosures

  The new rules will see banks and brokers in Australia open up their private trading operations to greater public scrutiny

• Fidelity boosts hedge fund offerings for retail clients

  The mutual-fund giant has invested about $1 billion in Blackstone Group's first mutual fund

• Hermes seeding venture inks second hedge fund deal

  The fund manager and US private equity firm Northern Lights Capital Group have signed a deal with a long/short equity manager

• Moody's upgrades Lloyds CoCos

  Return to profitability for UK bank provides ratings fillip for first-generation contingent bonds

• Portfolio valuation rise buoys Permira

  The private equity firm's fourth fund, which was hit hard by the financial crisis, was a standout contributor to a 13% portfolio value increase in the first half

• Investment banks: where has all the growth gone?

  Banks are struggling to expand in a world of shifting opportunities

• S Corporation Shareholder-Employee Loses Reasonable Compensation Case, Sun Rises In East

  The forty-year history of S corporation reasonable compensation battles between the IRS and taxpayers reads as lopsided as Globetrotters versus Generals, and unfortunately, we ain't the Globetrotters.

• The Pru should set new targets

  Success of targets in shaping group's approach and investor attitudes is plain: the share price has almost doubled since the objectives were set out

• Freddie Mac spends $2bn on market share

  US Treasury demands changes in how company sells loans to investors. However, move faces opposition from some large fund managers

• 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

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• Pru Asia revamp would make split easier

  UK-based insurer acknowledges that changes will make it easier to separate Asian business which is profiting from demand from growing middle class

• Bernanke bailout gets no thanks from Hank

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• Ex Co-op staff take action over bonuses

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• Pru changes fuel break-up speculation

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• Bad loans increase at State Bank of India

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• 5 Tips to Save on Last-Minute Summer Trips

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• 3 Picks From A Safer Pool Of Stocks

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• How Unemployment is Devastating Retiree Well-Being

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

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• Why Opt-Out Moms Can't Catch Up

  I spent a lot of time during my 20s and 30s wondering what would happen if I stepped off the career track to raise a child. For much of that time I wasn't close to procreating. But I was part of a generation of women who came of age thinking we could have it all. As I watched contemporaries who…

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• 6 Ways To Crack The 'Hidden' Job Market

  It seems almost a cruel joke being played on people desperate to find work: Most jobs getting filled these days aren't even advertised.

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• How To Choose Your Best Place To Retire

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• No Such Thing As Better Beta

  The investment industry is quick to turn evolution into pollution in order to make a buck. Simple and elegant investment concepts are twisted and manipulated by Wall Street for monetary gain and they don't care how trashy the landscape becomes.

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• 8 Ways to Graciously Quit Your Job

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

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

• Why Small Businesses Don't Offer Retirement Plans

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• How to Find and Connect With Small Companies

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

• Bid to raise water bills criticised

  Thames Water's bid to raise prices to cover bad debts and increased infrastructure costs is criticised by the industry's consumer body.

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• Cycling gets £94m push in England

  A cash injection of £94m to promote cycling in a number of English cities and national parks is announced by the government.

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• Stramash over new potato definition

  A complaint to trading standards officers leads to an industry body issuing a new description of what constitutes a "new potato".

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• The Family Cabin: Private Retreat Or Isolated Battleground?

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• How To Start A Conversation About Estate Planning

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• 'Cowboy' tax advisers to be named

  The government is planning new rules to name and shame "cowboy" financial firms which help companies avoid paying tax.

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• The Super-Rich Are Spending US$4 Billion Per Year On Adventure Travel

  The image some people have of the way the super-rich travel is likely stepping from limousine to private jet, jetting from a five-star hotel in Paris to a five-star hotel in Beverly Hills. In their spare time, they exert themselves by shopping for new Gucci loafers and a Cartier watch. They, of…

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• The economy of a refugee camp

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• European banks face near €60bn hit if rates rise

  A further spike in Treasury yields could hit European banks hard, analysts warn

• Dark pool trading soars to record levels in Europe

  Low volatility and rise of high-frequency trading prompts surge in volumes

• Stagecoach founder buys into £3bn pensions unit

  Sir Brian Souter's family office is helping fund the purchase of Investment Solutions UK

• CLO revival hit by 'lost generation' of bankers

  Resurgent issuance exposes lack of structuring expertise at investment banks

• Shell and Santander to pour billions into alternatives

  Two multibillion-pound pension funds are re-shaping their asset allocations in the hunt for yield

• Ex-RBS equities chief returns to the finance industry

  Former banker re-emerges at structured investment provider set up by an ex-colleague

• Hirander Misra stages a comeback with derivatives exchange group

  Chi-X Europe co-founder is syndicating stakes in the new venture to strategic investors

• July 2013 Asset Class Returns

  Last quarter (Second quarter 2013: March 31, 2013 through June 30, 2013) U.S. stocks was the only category which did well. July was much kinder to all the other categories.

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• Retirement Savings Made Easy: One Change You Must Make

  People often fret about their retirement savings. Even diligent savers feel they haven't done enough.

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• 10 Must Have Estate Planning Documents

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• 10 Simple Steps to Shore Up Your Financial Life

  Don't forget these parts of your financial plan.

• The Tipping Points That Turn Us Into Caregivers

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• What 'The End Of The Suburbs' Means For Boomers

  Leigh Gallagher's provocative new book, The End of the Suburbs, really hit home for me, as I suspect it will for my fellow boomers.

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• Novel Investing Tips for Kids

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

• 401(k) Reform Movement Growing: Three Major Gamechangers

  The movement to overhaul the faulty 401(k)-based retirement system is gaining some strange bedfellows.

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• Obamacare Focuses On Prevention And Wellness By Spending More On Medical Tests

   Nationwide medical tests will play a major role in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, which makes the primary care physician one of the most important persons in the law's enforcement. That's one of the positive consequences from the new law.

• Windsor As A Precedent - Much More Than Taxes

  The law firm of Cozen O'Connor knew their plan had to pay somebody.  Thanks to this decision, now they know who it is.  It turns out that it was all about DOMA.

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• 5 Ways to Tap Your Home for Retirement Income

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

• 'Tax fugitives' list debate deepens

  The UK's tax authority defends the results of publishing a most-wanted list of alleged fraudsters and tax evaders amid criticism from Labour.

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• Real People Dish: 'I Did Extreme Things To Pay Off My Student Loans'

  By Colleen Oakley 

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• Coca-Cola: The Widest Of Moats But Surely Not Undervalued

  Recently I was flipping through the magazine "Morningstar Advisor." Near the back cover I noticed a page titled "Undervalued Stocks With Wide Moats." Now, I'm not sure about you, but I happen to enjoy finding the best companies I can think of selling for less than what I think they might…

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• 20 Things Your Vacation Is Teaching You About Money (And Life)

  The phrase "personal finance" makes us think of debt, saving for retirement, insurance, and other dreary subjects.

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• 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 Investors Who Move The Market

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• UK trade gap shrinks as exports rise

  The UK goods trade deficit shrank to its smallest amount in almost a year in June, official figures have shown, helped by a rise in exports.

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• China data points to end of slowdown

  Latest economic figures suggest China's economy is stabilising, with stronger-than-expected factory output and consumer prices holding steady.

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• Taking decisions is tough at the top

  When it comes to running a company, nothing can prepare you for the day you actually become chief executive, says the boss of US multi-national GE.

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• 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.

• The family firm selling via Facebook

  The BBC's Jill Martin visits US clothing company Lolly Wolly Doodle, which is helping to lead the way in selling directly through Facebook.

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• 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.

• Quick Tips for a Successful Interview From an Interview Coach

  Author Stuart Taylor shares his self-tested interview advice.

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

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

• 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.

• Haiti: stove-maker and life-changer

  A profile of Haitian entrepreneur Duquesne Fednard, who created a successful stove-making business despite the destruction of his factory in the 2010 earthquake.

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• Beware of High Yielding Annuities

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• 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

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• 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

  An important piece of career success is learning to manage those who manage you.

• Resuscitating a Comatose Résumé in 6 Simple Steps

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• 5 Career-Boosting Summer Activities

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• Surprising Facts About Where Food Comes From

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• What College Students Should Know About Retirement

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• The New Science Behind Stock Charts

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• How to Not Waste an Inheritance

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• Should You Apply For a Job You're Unqualified For?

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• Why Everyone Should Aspire to Early Retirement

  Saving as if you'll retire by 40 is useful even if you don't plan to retire young.

• New Tips and Technology to Modernize Your Networking

  Really make a positive impression by trying something new.

• The Best Children's Books for Money Lessons

  When it comes to explaining dad's unemployment or family budgeting, these stories offer parents easy openings.

• 8 Things to Expect – and Suffer Through – When Stuck at Work This Summer

  This season brings new workplace aggravations to the fore.

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• 10 Easy Ways to Keep Energy Costs Down

  Beat the heat with these energy-savings tips.

• How to Make More Secure Passwords

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• Around the Water Cooler With Dairy Queen's CEO

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• Don't Abandon Bonds Just Yet

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• What the Unbundling of Airline Fees Means for Your Wallet

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• Dear Sons: Can We Talk About Death And Dying?

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• Seduced By Mykonos

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• The Truth About False and Deceptive Advertising

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• What Does It Mean to Be Professional at Work?

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• 10 Reasons to Avoid Retirement

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• Career Tips for Forward-Looking, Soon-to-Be College Seniors

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• Evaluating Your Unwritten Résumé

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• Have Brazilian Stocks Finally Hit Bottom?

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• The 5 Most Expensive Prescription Drugs for Retirees

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