Closing Bell: Stocks Add to Tuesday’s Gains on Tepid GDP Data

Date: Jun 26 2013
Filed under: Market News, GDP, Economic Recovery, Stocks, InvestingBloomberg via Getty Images Stocks advanced for a second straight day despite data showing the economy grew at a slower pace during the first quarter than previously thought. The Commerce Department reported Wednesday ...Read More »

What the DOMA Ruling Means for Same-Sex Couples’ Finances

Date: Jun 26 2013
Filed under: Family Money, Estate Planning, Marriage, Retirement Plans, Social SecurityChip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesThe Supreme Court sided with Edith Windsor, 83, (left) who challenged the Defense of Marriage Act, saying the law denied her same-gender union the financial benefits of marriage. By ...Read More »

Many cities face long waits to regain lost jobs

Date: Jun 26 2013
Many U.S. metros won't regain all their lost jobs until 2015 or later, new analysis says. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/oRofTWUHp7w/ Read More »

Fungus decimates coffee beans in Central America

Date: Jun 26 2013
"La roya," a fungus, has devastated coffee plantations across Central America this year. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/aMXUPWRjDEc/ Read More »

Ruling hands married gay couples potential tax benefits

Date: Jun 26 2013
Joint returns may just be the beginning for same-sex couples married legally http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/Lhg74v_KaKk/ Read More »

Northern Leasing in New York Reminding Businesses of Leasing Benefits

Date: Jun 25 2013
1888PressRelease - Northern Leasing, a New York based micro-ticket lease finance company, explains the many benefits associated with leasing point of sale equipment. Northern Leasing, market leader in micro-ticket lease finance, is reaching out in an effort to remind business owners ...Read More »

NYC Hurricane Sandy Mold Crisis Creates Unsafe Living Conditions for Residents of NYC

Date: Jun 25 2013
1888PressRelease - As summer is just getting started in NYC post Hurricane Sandy, 11 billion gallons of sewage mixed with seawater flooding the city, toxic mold growth, and allergens are all currently contributing to unsanitary living conditions for residents of ...Read More »

17 More Expensive Items That Are Totally Worth the Money

Date: Jun 25 2013
Filed under: Retail, Family Money, Shopping, How to Save Money, ProductsIl conte di Luna, Flickr.com By MANDI WOODRUFF Everyone likes to save a buck. But sometimes in life, being cheap will cost you. Why put up with an inferior product when you could ...Read More »

Foreclosure settlement a billion-dollar bust

Date: Jun 25 2013
Homeowners seeking justice and compensation are left with resentment and a small check. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/C4trJMZRqoc/ Read More »

Big Money at Stake in Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

Date: Jun 25 2013
Filed under: Family Money, U.S. Government, Marriage, Income Tax, Tax LawsGetty Images A decision on the constitutionality of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as solely between a man and a woman, is expected to be announced Wednesday. ...Read More »