The bulls are back, but the bears could stage a comeback
U.S. stocks snapped a three-day slump on Wednesday, but that doesn't mean there won't be another leg to the selloff.
Home Depot Customers: How to Protect Your Accounts
In this latest high-profile breach, the bad guys stole card information like account numbers and expiration dates that can be used to make counterfeit cards. Fraudulent transactions are already starting to ripple through card-issuing banks, sometimes draining cash from customer accounts. If you…
The Wall Street JournalOften Overlooked Method to Pay Off Mortgage
If you own a home and pay for a mortgage, you could reduce your payments by an average of $4,100 a year. Here is how it works.
AdChoicesLendingTreeSponsoredOne million Filipinos join booming Philippine outsourcing sector
The Philippines' booming outsourcing industry now employs a million people after growing almost tenfold in just over a decade, the industry association said Wednesday. Widely considered as second only to India, Philippine outsourcing is expected to earn $18 billion this year, said the IT and…
AFP10 things retirees won’t tell you
1. We’re broke Each day, roughly 10,000 baby boomers turn 62—the average age at which people actually retire, according to a recent Gallup poll. By some estimates, there are more retirees living in our midst than ever before. And their numbers are growing
MarketWatchGold may rebound as extreme bearishness sets in
At least that’s what contrarian analysis is signaling now There’s been only one time in the past 30 years when the Hulbert Gold Newsletter Sentiment Index got any lower than it is today. Have contrarians reconsidered their bullish turn? Consider the average recommended gold market exposure level…
MarketWatchMiddle-class squeeze: From day care to health care
Three years ago, Jason Prosser was stunned to discover the cost of child care for his newborn son — so much so that he and his wife postponed having a second child. The day care center they found near their Seattle home tops $10,000 a year.
Associated PressFour things to consider before getting married again
Take a hard look at finances before you walk down the aisle Reuters Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg were married in August — this is the second marriage for both stars. MA MB MC MD ME MG ZF ZG ZQ ZR ZS ZT ZU
MarketWatchThe point where you might want to buy Tesla
This has been a great year for Tesla. For founder Elon Musk, that means his shares have lost over $1 billion in value since the start of this month. Musk’s 28.3 million Tesla shares mean he still has $7 billion worth of shares.
Talking NumbersLiving Paycheck to Paycheck? Here's Your Solution.
This step-by-step article exposes a ridiculously simple method to add $1,000's to your bottom line year after year.
AdChoicesMedia ForceSponsoredSamsung launches Note 4 'phablet' ahead of schedule
South Korea's Samsung launched the latest version of its oversized Galaxy Note smartphone earlier than expected Wednesday after US rival Apple reported record sales of its latest iPhone 6. Samsung said the Galaxy Note 4 -- initially scheduled for launch in October -- would hit stores in South Korea…
AFPSHOE COMPANY: Our Ex-CEO Who Disappeared With All Our Money Called Us Over The Weekend, And Said He's Coming Back
The missing CEO of show company Ultrasonic — who last week disappeared with the company's money — says he's going to give it back. In a press release on Monday, Ultrasonic CFO Clifford Chan said Qingyong Wu, the company's former CEO who was dismissed at a board meeting late last week, called him…
Business InsiderFACT CHECK: Obama in UN speech spins statistics
President Barack Obama glossed over some inconvenient truths Tuesday in his climate-change speech to the United Nations. Obama was among scores of world leaders at the gathering, which followed by days a mass demonstration in New York City in support of action to combat global warming. A look at…
Associated PressSouth Korea to sign deal this month to buy 40 F-35 jets for $7 billion: sources
South Korea will sign a deal this month to buy 40 Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter jets for about 7.34 trillion won ($7.06 billion) for delivery in 2018-2021, two people with knowledge of the transaction told Reuters on Wednesday. South Korea confirmed its March decision, when it became the 10th…
ReutersHow to profit from renting out single-family homes
Brokers, property managers and others are helping buyers purchase houses in distant cities and manage them as rentals for a fee. Publicly traded trusts that collect rental income are selling shares to investors. Investors can buy in for the price of a single-family home or a single share of stock.
MarketWatchYou'll never guess who's calling the U.S. tax system 'stupid'
An interesting critique of the current corporate tax system was made on Monday night. Try Jason Furman -- chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. In a speech delivered at New York University School of Law, Furman went into depth on the U.S.
MarketWatchPlease Don't Retire At 62. Here's Why.
Just take 1 look at this chart. You'll see why.
AdChoicesThe Motley FoolSponsoredThe U.S. market is sending a worrisome signal on inflation
Market-implied inflation expectations hit 15-month low NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Investors are downgrading their expectations for inflation over the next half decade, sending a concerning signal about the pace of the U.S. Market-implied inflation forecasts took a nose-dive after Federal Reserve…
MarketWatchAlibaba investors have reason to worry, say analysts
The IPO raised $21.8 billion. “Considering the market reaction, Alibaba set the IPO price quite low, so getting the shares meant earning money,” one fund manager said. Investors have aggressively sought Alibaba’s shares.
MarketWatchTrader: The biggest threat to gold may be irrational exuberance
One vocal gold watcher in particular, Dennis Gartman, editor and publisher of The Gartman Letter, didn’t mince words when he told CNBC on Monday that gold “just keeps losing money for anyone who buys it.” Gartman’s rationale: The world is in a deflationary environment, with grain, iron ore, crude…
MarketWatchHere’s what will happen to stocks before and after rates rise
It’s a good-news, bad-news scenario, but you can protect yourself Reuters Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen: ‘There are still too many people who want jobs but cannot find them, too many who are working part time but would prefer full-time work, and too many who are not searching for a job…
MarketWatchEx-AIG CEO Benmosche downplays Buffett challenge: Bloomberg TV
"I think his last ten years is not as good as his first 20 years - but...when you get big it's hard to continue to grow," said Benmosche, who currently serves as an adviser to the insurer. The decision came after Berkshire poached senior AIG executives, and Buffett said he planned to expand his…
ReutersDivorce? The 6 worst money mistakes
During a divorce, a spouse who hasnâ t shown much interest in the familyâ s finances can often be at a disadvantage during settlement negotiations. The following six items are often overlooked as part of the settlement process, but theyâ re vital areas to address: 1. Cash flow needs
MarketWatchNew Sleep Aid Takes Walmart by Storm
Discover a safe, natural sleep-aid that is helping people of all ages get the best sleep of their life.
AdChoicesPeak LifeSponsoredEMC Rising: Does Cisco Want VMware? HP's Dilution Hard to Swallow, Says Bernstein
Shares of EMC (EMC) are up 16 cents, or half a percent, at $29.84, as the Street ponders what CEO Joe Tucci is aiming to do since reports came out over the weekend that the company had talked for months with Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), as well as other possible merger partners or acquirers, such as…
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