S&P 500 inches toward record as Fed meets

Date: Sep 17 2013
Investors eye possible first step by the Fed toward reducing its massive stimulus program. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/Qmh5E7gwSKM/ Read More »

Slower holiday sales growth predicted for 2013

Date: Sep 17 2013
Retail revenue in November and December is expected to rise 2.4%, down from 3% last year. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/V4KieP4J3Ck/ Read More »

If Your Finances Feel ‘Complex,’ It’s Probably a Bad Sign

Date: Sep 17 2013
Filed under: Personal Finance, Economic Recovery, Budgeting ToolsAlamy Think about the various bank accounts, credit cards, loans and retirement funds that make up your personal finances. What words spring to mind to describe them? If you said "complex," chances are you're finances ...Read More »

Could Your Credit Score End Your Marriage?

Date: Sep 17 2013
Filed under: Family Money, Personal Finance, Marriage, Credit ScoreAlamy By Christine DiGangi Finances may be among the least sexy parts of a romantic relationship. But they are among of the most important parts, even though no one accepts a marriage proposal with ...Read More »

Consumer Prices Barely Budge — Except for Rents and Medical Costs

Date: Sep 17 2013
Filed under: Economic Indicators, Cost of Living, Inflation, Economic RecoveryAlamy By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON -- U.S. consumer prices barely rose in August, but gains in rents and medical care costs pointed to a stabilization in underlying inflation that could allow the Federal ...Read More »

THE ORIGINAL DOG TAROT(TM): Divine the Canine Mind — NOW AVAILABLE FOR SPECIALTY PET RETAILERS

Date: Sep 16 2013
1888PressRelease - Just in time for the Holidays, The Original Dog Tarot cards are being made available at wholesale prices to pet specialty retailers for the first time, thanks to special arrangements with publisher Random House. The perfect gift ...Read More »

"Botswana is Open for Business" In collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Botswana in Washington, DC

Date: Sep 16 2013
1888PressRelease - Honorary Consul Robert Shumake is hosting a workshop for people who want to learn more about establishing a business in Botswana and the industries that are needed. WHAT: A workshop on Business Opportunities in Botswana WHEN: Thursday, September 19, ...Read More »

Lawrence Summers Withdraws His Name From Consideration for Fed Chair

Date: Sep 15 2013
Filed under: U.S. Government, Federal Reserve, Barack Obama, Interest RatesFABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images By Mark Felsenthal Lawrence Summers, a former top economic aide to President Barack Obama and a Treasury secretary under President Bill Clinton, has withdrawn from consideration to succeed Ben Bernanke ...Read More »

Panera CEO Will Spend This Week Living on a Food Stamp Budget

Date: Sep 15 2013
Filed under: Government Spending, CEOs, FoodMichael L Abramson/Getty Images For the next week, Ron Shaich will live well below his means: The Panera Bread (PNRA) CEO embarked on a quest Saturday to spend a week living on food stamps. "As part of ...Read More »

Special coverage: Lehman Bros. lessons, 5 years later

Date: Sep 15 2013
Investment bank's 2008 implosion brought economy to the brink. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/uqxfMyjBb4Q/ Read More »