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Personal incomes, consumer spending up

Personal incomes rose more than expected in December and consumer spending increased for the third straight month, helping the economy slowly recover from the

Obama announces aid for middle class

President Barack Obama on Monday offered help for people struggling to pay bills and care for their families, appealing to a middle-class he says has been

Gas prices drop for 7 straight days

Gasoline prices have declined every day for a week following a similar slide in crude prices this month.

Bloomingdale's coming to outlet malls

Fashionistas who had to cut out the trips to Bloomie's during the recession can breathe a sigh of relief.

Nokia to offer free mobile nav services

Nokia Corp. said Thursday it will offer free navigation services globally for users of its smart phones, in a drive to counter a similar move by Google Inc.

Mom plans meals for year to save money

One Texas mom always knows what's for dinner because she plans it out a year in advance. That may seem like a lot of work, but the thrifty mom says it pays

Gasoline prices starting to fall

Falling oil prices are starting to pay off at the pump. Gasoline prices fell Tuesday for the fourth straight day, though the declines have been modest so far.

Verizon lowers voice plan prices

Verizon Wireless is cutting the price of unlimited call plans. But the largest cell phone carrier in the U.S. is requiring more of its customers to buy data

IRS: 10 days for online filing refunds

Want a quick tax refund? File your federal return online and have the refund deposited directly into your bank account.

8 Tips to Choose a Tax Preparer

The following tips will help you choose a preparer who will offer the best service for your tax preparation needs.

Lending market thawing for car buyers

For car buyers, four words mean the difference between going home in a new sedan or their old clunker: Your loan is approved.

After-Christmas sales: Stores to shop

You may be just catching your breath after finally wrapping up your Christmas shopping. But for deal hunters, more bargains can be had the day after Christmas.

Tips for returning unwanted gifts

If you didn't get the perfect gift this holiday season and you're worried about having to deal with the nightmare of trying to return it, don't be. There are a

4 tips for saving on holiday decor

If the wreaths, menorahs and trees were jarring when they appeared before Halloween and you decided to wait to decorate — or if you just plain procrastinated —

Financial lessons with these gift ideas

While others are blowing their holiday budgets, you can set an example and send a message by giving a gift with a focus on personal finance.

Americans' net worth rises again

Americans got wealthier for a second straight quarter in the fall, as the economic recovery again boosted home values and investments.

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