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Big lenders begin to find stable ground
Stronger financial institutions are purchasing weaker ones. Case in point: Bank of America has announced it will purchase Countrywide Financial.
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A Week's Worth: Quick takes on the world of work and money.
Dow takes another dive, how much it takes to be really rich, and parents' willingness to postpone retirement to help their child's education
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When pieces of national parks go on sale, U.S. can't pay
Despite a slight uptick in 2008, federal funding for privately owned land purchases has taken a hit in recent years.
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How 'green' are the world's banks?
The top-ranked bank was HSBC. Citigroup and Bank of America rated highest among US institutions.
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Why oil prices are stubbornly high
Drivers have been paying about 10 cents more for a gallon of gas since Dec. 31.
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As housing slumps, realtors quit
Many revert to former careers or, like Dee McMahon, look for new ones.
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As economy lags, what levers to pull?
Pressure is mounting for the US government to act soon to prevent a recession.
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Financial Q&A: Is a target-date fund right for you?
If you have questions about finances, e-mail us at: work@csmonitor.com
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Investors seek safer ride with convertible funds
The hybrid securities – bonds that can be converted to stocks – are underrated, some experts say. But they also require expertise.
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Will the bull market survive the storm?
Investors eked out modest gains last year, but now ill economic winds are whirling through Wall Street.
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A Week's Worth: Quick takes on the world of work and money
Dow dives to 12800, some gift card advice, and get ready for California's real estate auction.
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Fair tax? Flat tax? Candidates tout novel plans.
Two want to abolish the income tax – and the IRS. Others say they'd renew the Bush tax cuts.
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General Motors in hot pursuit of 'landfill-free' facilities
The auto giant aims to eliminate all waste at half its plants by 2010.
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Home prices: Where's the bottom?
Down 3.3 percent in the past year, median US home values are still 7.6 percent above 2004 levels.
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