BusinessWeek Contributing Editor Chris Farrell on why municipal bonds are an attractive investment now, and how to take advantage of the opportunities available
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BW Chief Economist Mike Mandel explains why China, so far relatively unscathed, could be badly hurt by the rapid fall in global trade
In light of the new report about the dangers of thirdhand smoke—plus what's already known about secondhand smoke—governments should make it illegal for people with children to smoke. Pro or con?
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Now, the debate over how to spend the second $350 billion of the government rescue program. This time, distressed homeowners may get help
BW's Matthew Goldstein argues it's only fair to demand cost cutting and shareholder sacrifices before more money is forked over
The fees you're paying to your tax-free money market fund's managers are likely higher than the mere pennies you’re earning from the fund
Bargain hunters lifted the major indexes Thursday. The focus remained on financial stocks amid news on Citigroup and Bank of America
On deck: home builders' survey, housing starts, FHFA home price index, and a slew of fourth-quarter earnings reports
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S&P's chief investment strategist offers a preview of how key groups will fare as earnings season gets under way
Even with $700 billion at his disposal, the Treasury Secretary must target banks and toxic assets selectively to have maximum, immediate impact