Citi Customers Must Spend To Lower Rate
For Citibank credit card holders, there is one way to escape the bank's rate hikes currently under way: Meet a monthly spending requirement.
AOL to Cut a Third of Staff
AOL LLC, an Internet company struggling to adapt to an advertising-driven economy, is looking to shed more than a third of its work force as it prepares to
New Jobless Benefit Claims Unchanged at 505K
The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment insurance was unchanged last week, remaining above the level that would indicate the economy is
Holiday Tipping Guidelines
This holiday season, a leaner budget might clarify which people truly make a difference in your life. The challenge will be figuring out how much to tip them.
Expect Eggo Shortages Through Mid-2010
Kellogg’s new marketing slogan for the popular frozen waffle could be, “Excuse me, have you seen my Eggo?” That’s because flooding in its Atlanta facility and
Weak Home Building a Drag on Economic Recovery
The budding economic recovery is getting little help from the home building industry, which normally creates jobs and boosts growth as a recession ends.
Jeans Stay Hot Fashion in Cool Economy
Retail sales for jeans have increased over the past year thanks to plummeting price tags. We've got shopping tips to help you feed your denim obsession here.
Wal-Mart Confirms Black Friday Deals
Wal-Mart Stores is confirming some of the deals it will be push to draw crowds for the day after Thanksgiving. They include a 50-inch Sanyo plasma HDTVs for
Black Friday May Be Best Day to Buy Car
If you missed out on Cash For Clunkers, you might be able to look forward to another day for big car discounts -- Black Friday.
IRS Settles With 14,700 Over Foreign Accounts
More than 14,700 U.S. taxpayers came forward to disclose billions in offshore bank accounts in 70 countries under a voluntary Internal Revenue Service program
The Right Way to Quit a Job
Some people may feel stuck in a job that they hate, but what can they do about it?
The Importance of Internships
With the job market the way it is, more college students and graduates are turning to unpaid experience.
Bernanke: Fed Will Keep Eye on Sliding Dollar
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Monday said the central bank will monitor the sliding U.S. dollar but pledged anew to keep interest rates at
Taking control of your future
Chris Kuselias is considered to be among the nations most respected experts in the area of personal achievement. He has spent years researching and analyzing
GM Reports $1.2B 3Q Loss, Says it Shows Progress
General Motors Co. says it lost $1.2 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection through Sept. 30, far better than previous quarters and a sign that
APEC Leaders Call for New Growth Strategies
Stimulus spending and other emergency measures have set the stage for global economic recovery, but nations must push ahead with free trade and investment to
Caltech Rated #1 Private College Value
Caltech has been been ranked number one as the best value among 100 private colleges and universities for the fourth straight year by Kiplinger's Personal
Can the Stock Market Rally Last?
Somebody on a bus asks a friend, "How about that stock market?" The response: "Unbelievable." Caribbean vacationers lounging poolside check their Blackberries
Realtors: Home Prices to Rise 4 Pct. in 2010
The chief economist for the National Association of Realtors says home prices will grow 4 percent next year and home resales will keep rising as the housing
Looking For A Job? Try These Cities
If you're among the millions who are unemployed, you may want to take note at the cities that have the best chance for you finding work.
Ryanair Crew Strips Down For Calendar
Female flight attendants for the Irish low-fare airline Ryanair have stripped down for a 2010 calendar, all in the name of charity.
Big business with hot dog stands
From Coney Island to the streets of Chicago, and now to a sidewalk near you: Thousands of people across the country are making money selling hot dogs.
Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected to 502K
New claims for unemployment insurance fell more than expected last week, evidence the job market is slowly healing as the economy recovers.
Report: 10 States Face Looming Budget Disasters
In Arizona, the budget has grown so gloomy that lawmakers are considering mortgaging Capitol buildings. In Michigan, state officials dealing with the nation's
Report: AIG CEO May Quit Over Pay Constraints
After just three months as head of embattled insurer American International Group, Robert Benmosche has threatened to leave his post as he struggles to deal
Median Home Prices Fall Nationwide
A real estate group says home prices fell in eight out of every 10 U.S. cities in the third quarter of this year as heavily discounted distressed sales made up
Google Offers Free Wi-fi at Airports
Google is trying to make holiday traveling less painful.
Get Paid to Stay Home With Swine Flu?
Health officials are telling people with the H1N1 virus to steer clear of the workplace. But what if you don't get paid for sick time?
Deadline Arrives in Google Book-Scan Deal
The latest chapter is about to unfold in a four-year-old copyright lawsuit over Google's ambitious book-scanning project.
Holiday Airfares Close to Last Year, But Climbing
If holiday travelers on the same plane compare what they paid to fly, they're likely to find quite a spread, depending on when they bought their tickets.
Veterans Day Freebies
If you're wearing a military uniform next week, you may need to let it out the following Monday because there are a slew of free-food Veterans Day promotions
Banks in 5 States Closed
Regulators on Friday shut banks in Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and California, bringing the number of bank failures this year to 120 amid the
The Intern Queen offers job advice
It's all about the royalty of recruitment— from body language to resumes and all the points in between. The Intern Queen joined Good Day Tampa Bay Friday with
Jobless Rate Tops 10 Pct. For First Time Since '83
The unemployment rate has surpassed 10 percent for the first time since 1983 — and is likely to go higher.
iPhone Named Worst Phone in World
Millions own an Apple iPhone and tout the thousands of apps, cool touchscreen and nifty media player. But now a British Web site is calling the iPhone the
Feds: 14 Charged For Insider Trading
Criminal charges have been filed against 14 people, including attorneys and Wall Street professionals, in a widening $53 million insider trading case that has
New Jobless Claims Drop to 512K, Lowest Since Jan.
The number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits falls to the lowest level in 10 months, evidence that job cuts are easing as the
Beer With More Alcohol: Coming Soon?
Several states, including Alabama and West Virginia, have passed laws raising the legal alcohol-per-volume cap in beer from 6 percent to 13.9 percent. Iowa and
Fed Again Pledges to Hold Rates at Record-Lows
With the recession apparently over, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday held a key interest rate at a record low and again pledged to keep it there for an
Chrysler Group Sales Drop 30 Pct.
Chrysler Group LLC says its October sales fell 30 percent below the same month last year. But they improved from September when the U.S. auto industry had a
Berskire Buying Burlington Northern Railroad
Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway says it has agreed to buy Burlington Northern Santa Fe in a deal valuing the railroad at $34 billion.
Get Ready For Black Friday
Before you know it, we'll be heading into the holiday shopping season, which traditionally begins the day after Thanksgiving, dubbed Black Friday. And news
EBay Removes Anti-Abortion Memorabilia
Online auction house eBay has removed items that were posted for sale by anti-abortion activists trying to raise money for defense of a man accused of killing
Obama: Private, Public Sectors Must Create Jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Monday the public and private sectors must find more ways to create jobs to continue the nation's climb out of an
UPS Hiring for 1,500 Seasonal Positions
Delivery company UPS is looking to hire 1,500 seasonal workers around the Chicago area this year. Here's what you need to know...
Ford Surprises With $1B Profit
Ford, the only Detroit automaker to dodge direct government aid and bankruptcy court, surprised investors with net income of nearly $1 billion in the third
Geithner: Economy Rebounding, but Job Growth Lags
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner acknowledges the federal budget deficit is too high, but that the priorities now are economic growth and job creation.
Feds Close 9 Banks, Mostly in West
Regulators have shut California National Bank of Los Angeles and eight smaller related banks as the weak economy continues to produce a stream of loan
Obama Highlights Economic Growth
President Barack Obama said Saturday that reports the economy is growing again and that more than 1 million jobs were saved or created by his stimulus plan
Stocks Sink, Doubts Over Recovery Rise
Stocks plunged as a drop in consumer spending fanned worries that the economic recovery won't be sustainable.
Consumer Spending Falls in September, Incomes Flat
Consumer spending plunged in September by the largest amount in nine months, reflecting the end of the government's Cash for Clunkers auto sales program.
White House: 650,000 Jobs in New Stimulus Report
More than 650,000 jobs have been saved or created under President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan, the White House said Friday, saying it is on track to
Dow Spikes 200 Points After GDP Report
Stocks logged their best day in three months as investors rushed into the market on word the economy grew faster than expected.
Economy Grows in 3Q, Signals End of Recession
The economy grew at a 3.5 percent pace in the third quarter, the best showing in two years, fueled by government-supported spending on cars and homes. It's the
AP: Stimulus Jobs Overstated by 1,000s
An early progress report on President Barack Obama's economic recovery plan overstates by thousands the number of jobs created or saved through the stimulus
Cover Letters and Thank-You Notes
For job seekers, cover letters will likely be the first document potential employers will see from you. But, many employers will simply discard it to get to
New Home Sales Fall a Surprising 3.6 Percent
Sales of new homes dropped unexpectedly last month as the effects of a temporary tax credit for first-time owners started to wane.
Metro Jobless Rates Fall as More Workers Drop Out
The unemployment rate fell in September in most metro areas, although that's largely because more people gave up on job searches than found new work.
What Recovery? Americans Still Gloomy on Economy
The housing market and stocks may be looking up, but Americans just can't shake their job worries.
Make Your Resume Pop with Keywords
Career counselors say there is a right way and wrong way to put together a resume. The summary is one of the most important elements of your resume and it
Retraining for high-demand jobs
Many people are going back to school for a short time and coming out with a job. At Erwin Technical Center in Tampa, programs typically take about a year to
Home Prices Rise in Most Major Cities in August
Home prices rise for the third straight month in August, signaling a housing recovery is taking hold.
MONEY: Gift Cards Can Have Hidden Fees
A lot of people will be trimming the tree with gift cards. Shoppers like the "general purpose" gift cards offered by Visa, MasterCard and American Express,
Newspaper Circulation Falling Fast, Down 10.6 Pct
The decline in U.S. newspaper circulation is accelerating as the industry struggles with defections to the Internet and tumbling ad revenue.
Job Shop: Ms. America on goal setting
If you ask a successful career or business person how they got their start, they may say a great idea, a lot of hard work and persistence, or they may say they
Earnings Reports to Give Picture of Job Market
Wall Street may be roaring again and manufacturers see a bright future selling their wares in Asia. But for many Americans, it's still a downturn until the
Bank Failures Hit 106 for Year
It's a big number that only tells part of the story. The number of banks that have failed so far this year topped 100 on Friday -- hitting 106 by the end of
Disney Expands Baby Einstein Refunds
Disney is expanding a refund program for its "Baby Einstein" videos for toddlers in response to challenges about the legitimacy of its educational claims.
Bank Closings Top 100 For Year
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bank closings for the year surpassed 100 on Friday when regulators shut down small banks in Florida and Georgia. Financial institutions
Home Sales Rise 9.4 Percent in September
Home resales rose far more than expected last month to the highest level in more than two years as buyers scrambled to complete their purchases before a tax
Hot Holiday Toys: Zhu Zhu Pets
Forget the Cabbage Patch craze, the long lines for Tickle-Me Elmo, X-Box madness and other hunts for hot holiday toys of years past. 2009 is the year of the
Treasury to Order 7 Firms to Slash Pay
The Treasury Department on Thursday is expected to order seven companies that have not paid back last year's government bailouts to halve their top executives'
Burger King, Microsoft Introduce Windows 7 Whopper
In one of the oddest corporate pairings, Microsoft and Burger King have joined forces in Japan to unveil the "Windows 7 Whopper."
New Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected to 531K
The number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for jobless benefits rose more than expected last week, after falling in five of the past six weeks.
Microsoft Hopes for Fresh Start with Windows 7
Microsoft Corp.'s newest version of Windows has arrived. Windows 7 is available on new computers, and as an upgrade for some older PCs.
Retailers Already Hiring Seasonal Workers
Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year. It's still a month away, but retailers are already looking for seasonal help.
Golf Cart Tax Credit Stokes Controversy
Sales of golf carts are seeing a boom because under the government stimulus plan, tax credits are being given for electric cars. And the golf carts we're
Unemployment Rises in 23 States in Sept.
Unemployment rose in 23 states last month as the economy struggled to create jobs in the early stages of the recovery.
SEC Proposes Changes for 'Dark Pools'
Federal regulators are proposing tighter oversight for so-called "dark pools," trading systems that don't publicly provide price quotes and compete with major
New Formula Puts 1 in 6 in Poverty
The level of poverty in America is even worse than first believed. A revised formula for calculating medical costs and geographic variations show that
Kerkorian May Reduce MGM Mirage Stake
Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian said Tuesday he is considering cutting his stake in MGM Mirage, whose earnings are being hammered in real estate downturn,
Apple Earnings Way Up, Profits Jump 47%
Wall Street knew Apple Inc.'s results for the most recent quarter would blow past the company's guidance, but investors clearly weren't prepared for the 47 percent jump in profit
Government Unveils New Mortgage Help
The Obama administration is unveiling a new program to provide support to state and local housing agencies to provide help to thousands of home buyers and
IBM Puts Exec. on Leave After Charges
IBM Corp. has placed a top executive on leave after he was charged in an insider trading scandal for allegedly leaking secrets about IBM's earnings and
Toys R Us Creates Layaway Plan for Big-Ticket Items
Toys R Us is introducing a layaway program for big-ticket items like bikes and cribs ahead of the holiday season.
Job Shop: Women and work
If you want to ace a job interview or a performance review, bestselling author Mireille Guiliano can help. Her insightful guide to navigating the working
Will US Factories Show Signs of Life?
There are signs the nation's factories are stirring from one of the worst recessions in decades. Investors this week will find out how awake they really are.
Colo. City Turn's Stench Into Cash Cow
The smell of manure hangs over Greeley as it has for half a century. These days it's more than just a potent reminder of the region's agricultural roots and
Lobbyists Influence Financial Reform
Get over it, America. Wall Street bankers make too much money. The latest example: Goldman Sachs says it has set aside $16.7 billion so far this year for
Federal Deficit Hits All-Time High
The federal budget deficit has surged to an all-time high of $1.42 trillion as the recession caused tax revenues to plunge while the government was spending
BofA Loses $2.24B as Loan Losses Rise
Bank of America Corp. said Friday it lost more than $2.2 billion in the third quarter as loan losses kept rising, providing more evidence that consumers are
Wal-Mart, Amazon Trade Book Price Cuts
Taking a page from its original playbook, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. launched a full-fledged price war with Amazon.com Inc. and a nation of book retailers, lowering
41 Charged With Mortgage Fraud
A mortgage fraud crackdown announced Thursday resulted in the arrests of dozens of people, including six lawyers, seven loan officers and three mortgage
514K New Jobless Claims, 5th Drop in 6 Weeks
The number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for unemployment insurance has fallen to the lowest level since early January, a sign the labor market is
Consumers Show Signs of Life as Prices Stay Low
Most economists expect the lack of inflation to continue when the Labor Department reports the September Consumer Price Index.
Know Your Job Networking Etiquette
Most of us think we know what to say and do when looking for a new job. But you may make a few critical mistakes if you don't mind your manners. In tonight's
Bruce Wasserstein Dies at 61
Bruce Wasserstein, the CEO of Lazard Ltd. and a prominent Wall Street dealmaker, has died, a company spokeswoman said. He was 61.
Social Networking IRL (in Real Life) for Jobs
Social networking online for jobs is a vital part of the hunt for new employment. But don't give up on old-fashioned in-person networking. That could be the
Dow Tops 10,000 for 1st Time in a Year
The Dow Jones industrial average is back above 10,000 for the first time in a year.