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What the fiscal cliff could mean for individual taxpayers

Aug 9, 2012
We've talked about the possible effects of the fiscal cliff on the economy, but there will be immediate and duplicate consequences for individuals too.
We've talked about the possible effects of the fiscal cliff on the economy, but there will be immediate and duplicate consequences for individuals too.
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From banker to janitor -- all in a day's work

Aug 1, 2012
To get herself out of debt, one banker had to take a very different kind of job.

The drought to affect prices at the supermarket

Jul 25, 2012
Expect the prices for meat and dairy goods to rise as the Midwest drought continues.
Storm clouds roll over a drought-stricken cornfield on July 19, 2012 near Spencer, Ind. The corn and soybean belt in the middle of the nation is experiencing one of the worst droughts in more than five decades. Expect the prices for meat and dairy goods to rise as the Midwest drought continues.
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A new cop on the credit reporting beat

Jul 18, 2012
New government oversight could give consumers more power.

U.S. teens: 'Dude, what's a debit card?'

Jul 17, 2012
A quarter of U.S. teens don’t know the difference between debit and credit, according to a new survey by ING DIRECT USA. Give your teen a reality check with expert advice.

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The costs of taking care of an elderly relative

Jul 11, 2012
Taking a look at how to provide for an elderly relative who is having trouble taking care of himself or herself.