Topic: CVS Caremark Corporation

Unemployment rate: Recovery leaves teens behind

The March unemployment rate fell slightly for all workers and women, blacks, Hispanics, and Asians. For teens, unemployment rose. Why are fewer teens getting jobs?

The US government's war on cash

By repeatedly refusing to print money in larger bills, the Feds make it harder to make huge financial transactions and can more easily monitor the financial maneuverings of citizens.

Obama plan to boost teen employment could be an uphill battle

The national unemployment rate has fallen to 8.6 percent, but the level of teen joblessness has remained high. So, on Thursday, President Obama encouraged the private sector to step up their hiring of young people.

Increasing debt to avoid depression only benefits the wealthy

Protecting the nation from another economic depression only serves to protect financial insiders at the expense of outsiders

The beauty of strong girls

When self-expression gives way to self-doubt, a little support can help.

Debra Ruh makes high-tech available to the disabled

Her company, TechAccess, works with businesses large and small to ensure the disabled can use their products.

Earn money with your smartphone: five apps that pay

Here’s a sure-fire way to earn a little pocket money. Use your smartphone to snap a photo of a restaurant or scan a barcode in a store. You can earn cash or gift certificates. Companies pay for such information, often because they want to know how their stores and products look in the real world. Here are five free smartphone apps that can earn you money.

Stocks close lower ahead of jobs report

Dow falls 139 points and S&P drops 0.9 percent. Investors wait for direction from Friday's employment numbers.

Chocolate Easter baskets

These delicate, edible baskets will make a pleasing addition to your Easter table.

Deals of the week: Dollar General, Cheez-It, and Barnes & Noble

Get $5 off when you shop at Dollar General and $10 off at Barnes & Noble. But hurry. These deals of the week expire fast.

Brace yourself: The 2.0's are coming!

The Web 2.0's, that is. Here's the rundown on all the social media IPOs in the works. Exciting times to be in the market.

How retirement is being reinvented worldwide

People are working longer – out of necessity and choice – as the world undergoes one of the biggest demographic shifts in history.

Deals of the week: toy rebate, freebies, and getting paid to shop

Is saving more money one of your goals in 2011? It is for me! I’m excited to see so many great offers immediately in the new year. Start your year off right with these great deals from Yoplait, Friday’s restaurants, Post-It Tabs, Bath & Body Works, Pampers, Hasbro toys, and (starting Sunday) CVS.

Lana Lawless: Transgender woman sues LPGA for right to tee off

Lana Lawless, who underwent a sex change operation five years ago, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the LPGA's 'female at birth' requirement violates her civil rights.

Would you pay a nickel for a grocery bag?

Nine months ago, Washington, DC, started charging a nickel tax for each plastic bag, to minimize pollution and raise funds for environmental cleanup. How has that worked out?

'The Town': Is Charlestown really America's 'bank robbery capital'?

‘The Town’ is Ben Affleck's new thriller set in the Boston neighborhood of Charlestown. But residents beg to differ with the movie’s portrayal of the area.

How do you decide where to shop?

Distance from home, bargains, cleanliness, customer service, store organization, shopper rewards, bulk discounts...which factor is most important to you? Which should be?

'Peanuts' gang, including Charlie Brown and Snoopy, has a new owner

The 'Peanuts' gang, longtime cartoon stars including Charlie Brown and his dog Snoopy, has been sold to a new owner for $175 million.

Five surprises for the music industry in 2009

From a decade-end sales spurt to the resurgence of vinyl, 2009 had some surprises - and good news - for the beleaguered music industry.

Key health care senators have industry ties

Senator Chris Dodd, among other senators involved in upcoming health care legislation, have family ties or financial investments in the industry they are meant to reform.

Flags of caution over Sotomayor

Does she really think a judge can't be objective?

Older workers and the road to (un)retirement

Despite layoffs and lost savings, some in the senior workforce find their jobs prospects are not all that gloomy.

The town clock strikes 'ye olde' spending feel

Even in tough times, towns are snapping up faux-vintage centerpieces to inject energy into timewarn business districts.

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Vocation vacations: Job-auditing firm turns career switch dreams into reality

Our reporter takes a short stint with a perfumer. What this man 'nose,' you can learn.