GE at 4-year high on industrial segment outlook
GE shares rose to a four-year high as the company told analysts it expects industrial revenue to rise about 10 percent this year.
View Article4 reasons to consider biotech stocks
Health and biotech funds have produced robust gains this year, rising an average 22.4 percent. In fact, the funds have survived the entire bear/bull cycle fairly well. They're up 41 percent since the...
View ArticleMichelle Singletary | Check your Social Security statement online
Your Social Security benefits are based on your average lifetime earnings. If your earnings record is inaccurate, you may not get all the benefits you are entitled to receive. And your earnings...
View ArticleSome airlines OKing in-flight cell calls
Since May, passengers on some Virgin Atlantic flights from London to New York have turned on their cellphones in the air, typed out text messages or made calls - without getting in trouble.
View ArticleSpending and Saving Q&A | Is it better to get my own car loan or have the...
By better, you probably mean cheaper. If that's what you're looking for, see what the dealer has to offer and shop around.
View ArticleToyota recalls 7.43 million vehicles globally
Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 7.43 million vehicles in the U.S., Japan, Europe and elsewhere around the world for a faulty power-window switch - the latest, massive quality woes for Japan's top...
View ArticleSpending and Saving Q&A | What's the difference between a used car and a...
To get the CPO designation, a vehicle needs to meet age and mileage requirements and pass an inspection.
View ArticleDo price comparison apps work?
There are several out there and some have pluses and minuses. Amazon.com's mobile app only searches Amazon prices, but the online retailer sometimes has a good price even with shipping included.
View ArticleSpending and Saving Q&A | Which mutual fund categories are doing well right now?
In the third quarter, precious metals was the top-performing U.S. sector fund category, rising 22.4 percent, according to Lipper Inc.
View Article5 tips for dealing with a capital gains tax hike
Less than three months remains until the maximum rate of 15 percent on long-term gains rises to 20 percent unless Congress extends the Bush-era tax cuts.
View ArticleMichelle Singletary | Keep calm, create a crisis plan
I need a crisis management plan. Seriously, so much is happening in my private life that I feel like I'm on a hamster wheel. We are a country in crisis. There is the economic downturn we are still...
View ArticleIs the email I got about Kindle book credits for real?
Q: I got an email that I'm entitled to a credit on Kindle book purchases. Is it real? A: Amazon is alerting customers about settlement between e-book publishers and the government. Kindle customers are...
View ArticleSpending and Saving Q&A | How does Social Security figure cost of living...
The Social Security Administration compares the average Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers from July, August and September with the same period a year earlier.
View ArticleKentucky unemployment rate down to 8.4%
Kentucky's unemployment rate fell to 8.4 percent last month, down from 8.5 percent the month before and 9.5 percent a year earlier, the state Office of Employment and Training announced Thursday.
View ArticleWhat are the advantages of online banks?
Q: What are the advantages of online banks? A: Online banks such as ING Direct and Ally Bank do not charge monthly maintenance fees. They also let you open an account with no minimum deposit.
View ArticleSpending and Saving Q&A | How important is a health exam when buying life...
Insurers take it very seriously. Especially if you're buying a big policy. You may be required to go through an exam by a doctor chosen by the insurance company.
View ArticleSpending and Saving Q&A | How much cheaper should a used car be if I buy it...
Much depends on the condition of the car, but you might be able to save a couple thousand dollars buying from a private seller rather than a dealer.
View ArticleSpending and Saving Q&A | How much would I save by buying auto and homeowners...
Premiums will vary based on your situation, but Allstate says you can lower your auto rates by up to 10 percent and homeowners by up to 35 percent by combining them.
View ArticleSpending and Saving Q&A | What's the first thing I should do to get my home...
Without a doubt, according to bankrate.com, clean. Consider going as far as steam-cleaning tile and grout and replacing old and smelly carpets.
View Article3 ways to prepare for possible estate tax changes
A generous estate-tax exemption window is scheduled to close Dec. 31. Currently, you can give up to $5.12 million without incurring federal estate or gift taxes. Those exemptions drop to $1 million...
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