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Layaway programs have benefits, but pitfalls too
NEW YORK (AP) ? Should savvy shoppers cheer the widespread return of layaway programs for the holidays? Retailers are running...
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6 tips for getting in the group gift-giving spirit
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) ? The holiday season can mean lots of work and spending, but new ways to share the...
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FYI: Phishing email masked as StubHub notice
NEW YORK (AP) ? An email scam masked as an order confirmation from StubHub landed in countless mailboxes Thursday. The...
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FINRA ordered by SEC to improve documents policies
WASHINGTON (AP) ? The brokerage industry’s self-policing organization has been ordered to improve its document procedures after allegedly providing altered...
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Funds with large stakes in 3 fast-food stocks
Stocks of fast-food chains have fared well this year. Two of the biggest names, McDonald’s Corp. and Yum Brands Inc.,...
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Claims for unemployment aid dip but remain high
WASHINGTON (AP) ? The number of people seeking unemployment benefits dipped slightly last week, though not by enough to suggest...
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Economy grew 2.5 pct. in Q3 as consumers rebound
WASHINGTON (AP) ? The U.S. economy grew modestly over the summer after nearly stalling in the first six months of...
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It’s open (enrollment) season on tax savings
NEW YORK (AP) ? Grumbling about taxes is a national preoccupation. Yet workers forgo thousands of dollars in tax savings...
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Flat tax renews fight on ‘trickle-down economics’
WASHINGTON (AP) ? The flat tax is making a comeback among Republican presidential candidates. But it faces tough opposition in...