Archive for August 7th, 2014:

Stocks give up early gains, losses accelerate

Date: Aug 07 2014
Investors keep an eye on global tensions and reports of an improving U.S. economy.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/71342048/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Stocks-give-up-early-gains-losses-accelerate/ Read More »

Dow downers! 5 blue chips hit most since peak

Date: Aug 07 2014
The Dow is down 4% from its record July 16 close, but 5 blue chips are down a lot more.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/71351564/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Dow-downers-blue-chips-hit-most-since-peak/ Read More »

Investors seek safe havens in turbulent world

Date: Aug 07 2014
As tensions between the West and Russia mount, investors flock to haven of German bonds.         http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~/71342044/0/usatodaycommoney-topstories~Investors-seek-safe-havens-in-turbulent-world/ Read More »

In Farcing, Thieves Ask ‘Would You Be My Friend?’

Date: Aug 07 2014
Filed under: Identity Theft pinkypills/Shutterstock By Christine DiGangi Consider this scenario: You're on Facebook (FB), and you receive two friend requests, both from people you don't know. With one person, you have no mutual friends, and with the other, you have some. ...Read More »

Tempted to Sign Up for a Store Credit Card? You’ll Pay Big

Date: Aug 07 2014
Filed under: Consumer Ally, Credit Cards, Store Credit Cards Blend Images/Alamy It's not coincidence that most retail outlets promote store-branded credit cards. Why? It's profitable. Why? Because the consumer pays more -- way more -- for the privilege of using them when ...Read More »

Blended Families Must Weigh Extra Factors in Estate Planning

Date: Aug 07 2014
Filed under: Estate Planning Kristian Sekulic By Kathryn Tuggle Estate planning with one family is hard enough. For families with a mix of biological children and stepchildren, first spouses and second spouses, making out an equitable will can seem impossible. Here's a look ...Read More »