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10 states face financial peril

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:42:35 EST

The same economic pressures that pushed California to the brink of insolvency are wreaking havoc on other states, a new report has found.

Stuffing planes like Thanksgiving turkeys

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:05:34 EST

Thanksgiving air travelers can expect crowded planes as a result of the most dramatic capacity cuts since World War II, according to the industry's trade group.

On tackling debt: Some say 'Just do it'

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:49:01 EST

Left to their own devices, lawmakers won't successfully deal with the country's spiraling debt situation. That's the opinion of some key members agitating for a special commission to force the hand of Congress.

Triple the salary - thanks to nukes

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:05:38 EST

Minimum wage to $20 an hour.

Americans are overpaid

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:21:37 EST

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The key to a new job: Karma

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:12:06 EST

Network, network, network. That's the conventional advice to the unemployed. But in the worst job market in 26 years, sometimes, it's the only method that works.

Donating this year? Uncle Sam needs your help

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:03:22 EST

You've probably heard about the country's giant debt load - $12 trillion and rising.

Out of prison, out of a job, out of luck

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:46:50 EST

If you think it's tough getting a job during a recession, imagine what it's like for an ex-convict.

Toxic loans for sale!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:13:11 EST

For some banks, trying to get healthy has simply meant getting smaller.

The dollar is weak because ...

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:57:49 EST

Here's the latest twist on the timeless chicken versus the egg debate. Which came first: the stock and commodities rally or the weaker dollar?

A mogul's Detroit passion gets messy

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:16:07 EST

While Detroit booster Dan Gilbert has a passion for the city, where he wants to move 1,700 jobs, it's a romance that's getting complicated.

Store theft cost to your family: $435

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:03:39 EST

U.S. merchants suffered one of the biggest jumps in shoplifting and other retail crimes over the past year, a trend that cost the average American family about $435, according to a new report Tuesday.

There are still too many houses

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:08:14 EST

The lights are on in the housing market. But at more and more places, nobody's home.

Jobs

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Manufacturing (ISM)

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Consumer Confidence

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Inflation (CPI)

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Industrial Production

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Retail Sales

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