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Signs of uncertainty in temp numbers

The Labor Department jobs report says 36,000 jobs were lost in February and the number of temporary workers has shot up for the fifth straight month. That usually means permanent hiring isn't far behind. Usually. Mitchell Hartman reports. More»

Ways to recoup taxpayer bailout money

President Obama wants to slap a fee on the biggest U.S. banks to recoup taxpayer bailout money. But that may ultimately hurt consumers. Bob Moon reports. More»
L.A. tour shows a slice of gang life

Tourism is big business in L.A. But most people don't walk through its grittier neighborhoods. A gang tour may change that. Caitlan Carroll reports. More»

When you sit down with a broker or a financial adviser, it helps to understand their motivations. How are they being compensated? Are they incentivized to really look out for your best interests or just sell you whatever they can? It’s an issue being debated with the financial regulatory reform in Congress.

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Mar 5, 2010 1:14 PM PT — Scott Jagow
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IRS Oddities

I’m happy to report that I’ve filed my taxes, and overall, it was a pretty uncomplicated year. Of course, I didn’t donate any deer carcasses to charity or play against the New Orleans Saints in Louisiana or travel to outer space or do anything of the other wonderful things you can get a tax credit (or charge) for. Let’s take a look.

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Mar 5, 2010 10:46 AM PT — Scott Jagow
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Front page hijack

Take a look at the photo below. What do you think you’re seeing?

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Mar 5, 2010 9:56 AM PT — Scott Jagow
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Morning Reading

Happy Friday. The latest jobs report says the unemployment rate was unchanged last month at 9.7%. Another 36,000 jobs lost. More:

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Mar 5, 2010 6:15 AM PT — Scott Jagow
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Citi's bridge over troubled waters

Speaking of Too Big To Fail, there were some sparks at a congressional hearing today on that very subject. Plus, a thank you note from the CEO of Citigroup.

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Mar 4, 2010 11:56 AM PT — Scott Jagow
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Too Big To Fail: The Movie

HBO has been weighing several options for creating a film about the financial crisis. It appears HBO has settled on turning Andrew Ross Sorkin’s book “Too Big To Fail” into a feature.

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