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Mitt Romney's five sons: What's their role in the campaign?

There’s no “Mitt Mobile” or Five Brothers blog like there was in 2008, but Mitt Romney’s five sons – Tagg, Matt, Josh, Ben, and Craig – still play a vital role in the presidential campaign. Here's a quick look at the Romney Five and what each brings to the campaign.
For these four nations, 2012 is worse than the Great Recession

The Great Recession of 2008/09 delivered the worst blow to the global economy since the 1930s. But in a few nations, 2012 is turning out to be worse than 2009 in terms of economic growth. Europe's debt crisis, the general slowing of the world economy, and domestic political troubles have played a role in undercutting 2012 growth for one or more of these four nations. Can you guess who they are?

U.S. financial crisis spreads toward your wallet

Banking woes, rising debt levels, and unemployment will put consumers in greater trouble, economists say.
Warehouse shoppers: Do you save enough to justify the trip?

Bulk-buy spending at food 'clubs' doesn't always lessen your outlay.
Horizon highlights – July 18 weekend
A Week's Worth: Quick takes on the world of work and money

Job recruiters still upbeat on economy, US financial literacy is poor, Is $4 gas the tipping point for changing habits?
Arguments mount for a national healthcare system

Some reformers say a government-run system has become an 'economic necessity.'
Nonprofit slips in race for cheap laptop for world's poor kids

Problems at One Laptop Per Child show how social entrepreneurs can blaze trails but miss the payoff.