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Unemployment Hits 10.2%, Highest in 26 Years

Employers shed 190,000 jobs over the past month.

Watchdog: Taxpayers Likely to See Profit From Govt. Bank Help

Congressional Oversight Panel: Fees from govt. guarantees will bring profits.

Wife No. 2 Paying for Wife No. 1? Join the Club

Massachusetts' 2nd Wives Club lobbies to change rules on alimony payments.

Ford's Airbags for Backseat Passengers

The airbags will appear first in the company's next general Ford Explorer.

'Let's Get Ready to Rumble' Catchphrase Scores Big

Sports announcer Michael Buffer has built his lucrative career on five words.

Forget MP3: The New Ways to Steal Music

MP3s are being replaced by formats with better sound quality.

Walmart: Nobody Will Lose Job With H1N1

New report suggests policy could contribute to spread of H1N1 virus.

Wall St. Before Main St. in H1N1 Vaccine?

Reports that businesses were among groups getting vaccine has some crying foul.

Year After Election: Obama vs. the Economy

Since the election, public opinion has not moved on the big issue, the economy.

House Follows Senate in Passing Unemployment and Housing Credit Extensions

The House passed a bill extending unemployment benefits.

Opinion: Govt. Wisens Up on Sarbanes-Oxley

Fewer cos. would be subject to Sarbanes-Oxley audits under House amendments.

Hobson Advises College Students About Good Financial Practices

Adviser says to start saving and limit yourself to one credit card.

Jordan Sneaker Choice Could Cost School Big

Marcus Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, wore Nikes despite UCF's Adidas deal.

Indian PM Hopes for 7 Percent Growth Next Year

Indian prime minister hopes for more than 7 percent economic growth next year

Holiday Airfares Close to Last Year but Climbing

Holiday airfares may be close to last year's, but bag fees are up and planes more crowded

Landmark Health Bill Passes House on Close Vote

Senate to take up health care reform after landmark legislation passes House in close vote

House Votes Strict Ban on Abortion Subsidies

House votes to prohibit abortion coverage in government run insurance plan

Jobless: 10 Percent Is Tougher Than It Used to Be

Unemployment tops 10 percent again _ and it's tougher off the job than a generation ago

UK, Australia Seek UBS Data After U.S. Tax Case

ZURICH (Reuters) - Authorities in Britain and Australia have requested information from UBS...

Geithner: Need Stimulus, Not Financial Transactions Tax

ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Saturday stressed the...

Wall Street Firms Skittish About RUSAL IPO: Report

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wall Street firms are in a quandary about getting involved with a planned...

UK Gives Impetus to Global Banks Tax

ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - Britain urged world governments on Saturday to consider a levy...

Corruption Costs Poorer States up to $40 Billion a Year

DOHA (Reuters) - Corruption costs developing nations $20 to $40 billion each year, while...
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Obama Pledges to Fight Jobless Rate

President says he "won't let up" on battling the rising unemployment rate.

Is It Worth It to Take a Sick Day?

Some companies make it hard for flu-stricken employees to stay home.

Economy and Politics: What Lies Ahead?

Congress is poised to pass legislation to extend help to struggling Americans.

The 50 Cent Empire

From the streets to the charts to an entrepreneur looking to build up his brand.

Shopping Spree

"Shoptimism" is back for the holiday season.

Is Your Ruby Real?

Elisabeth Leamy dissects the difference between composites and genuine rubies.

Buc-ee's Key to Success? Clean Bathrooms

Many travelers will wait for a Buc-ee's gas station just to use the bathroom.

Saving Without Tears

What you can do to wind up with hundreds of dollars in 30 days.

The Best Way to Cash in Your Rewards

How to make your frequent flier miles go further.

How Much of Your Premium Goes to Care?

Newly compiled figures show how much of your dollar goes toward medical care.

Buffett's $34 Billion Bet

Bloomberg's Matt Miller on and Berkshire Hathaway's most recent acquisition.

Eatery Uses Skype to Interview Job Candidates

Arizona businessman says using the Internet cuts on cost and time.
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Millionaire Fair in Moscow

Despite the financial crisis, wealthy Russians flock to the luxury goods fair.
 
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