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Saving Money Black Friday shopping? Eleven things NOT to buy.
Black Friday will be full of killer deals, but there are some items that only see minor discounts — or no discounts at all. Read on for products that consistently underperform during Black Friday.
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Saving Money Black Friday 2014 store hours: Here's when everything opens (and closes)
If Black Friday eats any further into Thanksgiving Day, you might be having your dinner in the parking lot next year.With major retailers like Best Buy, Macy's and Walmart set to open at 6 pm on Thursday this year, it looks like "Black Friday Creep" is edging ever closer to absorbing Thanksgiving.
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Why investors love midterm elections
Republican dominance in yesterday's midterm elections have pushed the US dollar to a seven-year high agains the yen and given an early boost to stocks Wednesday morning. There's a reason why investors salivate when midterm elections cycle through.
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ADP: US private employers added 230,000 jobs in October (+video)
US companies added 230,000 jobs in October, the most in four months and a sign that businesses are still willing to hire despite signs of slowing growth overseas, according to payroll processor ADP. September payroll gains from ADP also were revised higher, to 225,000 jobs.
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In Gear Volkswagen Golf GTI is one of the best cars to buy in 2015
The Volkswagen Golf GTI, along with the rest of the Golf lineup, is on the shortlist of the best cars to buy in 2015. The 2015 Volkswagen Golf range also includes the e-Golf, the first plug-in electric car that VW has ever sold in the U.S.
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Ford recalls over 202,000 cars, vans, and trucks
Ford issued 5 different recalls Monday, to fix gas leaks, air bag sensors, stalling, and other issues. No injuries have been reported.
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Taylor Swift to Spotify: We are never, ever getting back together (+video)
On Monday, the singer-songwriter, whose new album sold more than 1 million copies in its first week, pulled her entire catalog from the music-streaming site Spotify.
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Facebook launches Ebola donation button
Facebook is stepping up its efforts to fight Ebola by adding a button designed to make it easier for its users to donate to charities battling the disease. Working with the nonprofit NetHope, Facebook is also deploying 100 satellite communication terminals to boost Internet and phone services to Ebola-stricken areas in West Africa.
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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac post third quarter profits
The gradual recovery of the housing market has made the US government-backed mortgage giants profitable again.
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Tax VOX Six things to watch in the new GOP Congress
Republicans had a very good day in midterm elections yesterday. But can they translate their ballot-box success into a positive legislative agenda? Six things to watch.
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In Gear Tesla Model S P85D reviews are in, and they are breathless
The Tesla Model S P85D got a gushing road test from Motor Trend this week. Among the highlights was the Tesla S P85D's acceleration, which was faster than the legendary $1 million McLaren F1 supercar.
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US jobless claims fall by 10,000 to hit a 14-year low (+video)
Jobless claims in the US fell 10,000 to a seasonally adjusted 278,000, according to the Labor Deaprtment. The four-week average for jobless claims declined 2,250 to 279,000, the lowest level in more than 14 years.
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Saving Money Retirement planning: the charitable giving strategy you should know about
Retirement planning has a strong ally in qualified charitable distribution (QCD), a gifting strategy that has been availably to retirees since 2006. QCD is up for renewal in Congress, and its extension (or not) could have a major impact on retirement planning,
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The Bite Why Baskin Robbins' newest flavor is hard to spot
To honor veterans, Baskin-Robbins is offering a new flavor: Camouflage ice cream. On Nov. 11, the company will donate 10 cents to the USO for every cone sold.
Photos of the Day 11/06
A Brazilian Army soldier participates in athletic competition during military Sports Games 2014 in Brasilia. According to the Planalto Military Commander, Major General Racine Bezerra Lima Filho, the Sports Games 2014 are the preparations for the Games of the Army to be held in Brasilia in 2015.
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Paper Economy Mortgage rates dip to a 16-month low (+video)
Mortgage rates for a 30-year fixed rate loan fell to 4.08 percent since last week, the lowest in nearly a year and a half. In addition to falling mortgage rates, the the purchase application volume decreased 1 percent and the refinance application volume increased 11 percent over the same period.
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In Gear Tesla Model S P85D reviews are in, and they are breathless
The Tesla Model S P85D got a gushing road test from Motor Trend this week. Among the highlights was the Tesla S P85D's acceleration, which was faster than the legendary $1 million McLaren F1 supercar.
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Saving Money Black Friday shopping? Eleven things NOT to buy.
Black Friday will be full of killer deals, but there are some items that only see minor discounts — or no discounts at all. Read on for products that consistently underperform during Black Friday.
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The New Economy Fed says goodbye to historic bond buying program: 4 key takeaways (+video)
The Federal Reserve announced the end of its landmark quantitative easing program Wednesday, and investors found the Fed's overall policy statement more hawkish than expected. Here are the highlights of today's Federal Reserve policy statement.
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Tax VOX Six things to watch in the new GOP Congress
Republicans had a very good day in midterm elections yesterday. But can they translate their ballot-box success into a positive legislative agenda? Six things to watch.
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Robert Reich How the government spends more per student at elite private universities than public
Private university endowments are now around $550 billion, centered in a handful of prestigious institutions. Public universities, by contrast, have little or no endowment income. They get almost all their funding from state governments, and those subsidies have been shrinking.
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The Bite Why Baskin Robbins' newest flavor is hard to spot
To honor veterans, Baskin-Robbins is offering a new flavor: Camouflage ice cream. On Nov. 11, the company will donate 10 cents to the USO for every cone sold.
