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Nine great cars for back to school
While students don’t necessarily have a car on their back-to-school shopping list, when they do, it’s safe to say that they’re “budget constrained” – and that their parents will want safety and dependability. So that gem with the loud exhaust and fast-and-furious spoiler strapped to the trunk is probably a no-go. Instead, think affordable style. Here are nine great used cars that just might occupy the crossroads where young drivers, their parents, and their budget can meet:
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Commencement season: Speakers share inspiration, insight, and advice with college grads
It’s college graduation season and the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” which began in late April, will be heard at commencement ceremonies until mid-June. Many more speeches have yet to be given that impart the usual pearls of wisdom and advice on pursuing dreams, being daring, and contributing to society. Here’s a sampling of excerpts from speeches given to graduates around the country.
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The Simple Dollar Roth IRA: Am I saving too much for retirement?
Roth IRA is important, but aren't there other things to save for, too? Question No. 1 of the reader mailbag takes a look at the Roth IRA dilemma.
07/06/2011 03:38 pm -
Barcode? Passé. Here comes the QR.
Barcode for the digital age: Quick Response codes are designed for smart phones. And they convey far more data than a barcode.
06/18/2011 12:38 am -
Home building, jobs reports push Dow higher
Despite concerns that the Greek debt crisis might spread to the US, stocks rose on Thursday, with the Dow gaining about 64 points
06/16/2011 06:01 pm -
Stocks close higher, Dow ends above 12,000
The Dow gained about 123 points, and the Nasdaq gained about 39 points, led by gains in energy
06/14/2011 06:23 pm -
The Simple Dollar Got a second job. Performance slipping. Now what?
If your second job is interfering with your main work, you need a plan. You may have to choose between that first and second job.
06/05/2011 01:30 pm -
Joplin tornado: With one-third of homes gone, where will residents live?
Since the Joplin tornado, nearly 5,000 people have signed up for housing help. FEMA is involved, and Home Depot has set up a makeshift lumberyard that's seeing brisk business.
05/31/2011 04:38 pm -
Missouri tornado killed at least 89 according to officials
Missouri tornado: Authorities warned that the death toll could climb as search and rescuers continued their work.
05/23/2011 11:59 am -
Stocks close mixed as Nasdaq ekes out gain
Hewlett-Packard's lowered forecast pulled the Dow down, to close about 68 points lower than the previous session. The Nasdaq barely gained, rising 0.90 points just before closing.
05/17/2011 05:37 pm -
Stock market ends lower; investors flee risk
Stock market falls on technology slump. Nasdaq leads stock market lower with lowest close in nearly a month.
05/16/2011 05:58 pm -
Stocks close off lows hit after earthquake
Stocks fell initially on Japan's latest earthquake, but recovered some of their losses. The Dow average dropped 17 points; the S&P 500 index fell 2 points.
04/07/2011 06:43 pm -
Unemployment drop boosts stocks
Unemployment report showing a gain of 216,000 jobs provided a lift for stocks. With unemployment rate at a two-year low, the Dow rose 56 points.
04/01/2011 07:57 pm -
Oil prices: Is $106 the breaking point?
Oil prices rise to highs not seen since 2008. But the impact of those oil prices has yet to be felt on the stock market. Are companies using inflation fears to their own advantage?
03/31/2011 03:31 pm -
Stocks end higher, propelled by tech, retail
Dow gains 84 points, up nearly 5 percent over the last six trading days.
03/24/2011 07:26 pm -
The Circle Bastiat Finally, the whole tree issue: solved!
An ingenious new stand solves the problem of the tipping-prone Christmas tree.
12/23/2010 02:05 pm -
The Simple Dollar Homemade gift series: photo cubes
Have photos that bring warm memories? With six images and some crafting tools, you can make a photo cube – a memorable and memory-inducing gift.
12/16/2010 08:10 am -
Chapter & Verse Google eBooks: Does it give independent bookstores a fighting chance?
Google eBooks is taking digital books to the next level – and that may be a good thing for small booksellers.
12/07/2010 10:20 am -
Veterans Day free meals: one way businesses are saying 'thanks'
Veterans Day free meals and discounts on merchandise are among the many deals businesses are offering to express gratitude to US military veterans and active-duty personnel.
11/10/2010 07:22 pm -
The Reformed Broker Hello financial television, I’m a mid cap!
What am I, chopped liver?
10/19/2010 04:35 pm -
Robert Reich Two kinds of American corporations – and their politics
America has two kinds of big business: those who need American consumers, and those who don't. The more a company globalizes, the more cavalier it becomes about American jobs and infrastructure.
09/14/2010 01:30 pm -
Robert Reich Mitt Romney's wet-noodle economics
Mitt Romney wants to stimulate the economy by cutting taxes, which is like pushing a wet noodle. The noodle won't move unless consumers start pulling on the other end by buying more.
08/20/2010 05:10 pm -
Bond bubble or not, bonds are getting risky
Investors who rushed into bonds to avoid risk may find precisely the opposite. Some call it a bond bubble.
08/19/2010 02:16 pm -
The New Economy Is US recovery shaped like a V, U, L, or W? Yes.
The stock market is sending different signals about recovery.
07/19/2010 07:19 pm -
A home made green and lean
Eco-aware rehabber finds that doing right by the earth is cost-effective, too.
06/30/2010 04:16 pm -
Couple gets married at Home Depot
No word if Lowe's employees will demand weddings too.
06/13/2010 09:51 am -
Retail sales down, economy still struggling to gain momentum
The consumer pause in May came after seven months of gains in retail sales. There's some concern about a 'double dip' recession, but most forecasters see the economy recovering at a slow pace.
06/11/2010 03:25 pm
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