What Kate Middleton’s Pregnancy Is Reminding Us About Raising Kids

Date: Dec 10 2012
Filed under: Economy, Family Money The announcement of Kate Middleton's pregnancy last week was joyous for the Windsor family and royal-watchers alike. But all the fuss around the story hides an uncomfortable truth: For many of us whose family jewels aren't ...Read More »

The Next Flash Crash Awaits: Why High-Speed Trading Is Still a Huge Threat

Date: Dec 10 2012
Filed under: Investing, Investing Basics, NYSE, Market News In 2010, when the Dow Jones Industrial Average suddenly dropped 600 points and then just as quickly recovered -- the so-called "flash crash"-- high-frequency trading, or HFT, became the new economic bogeyman: hiding ...Read More »

AIG sells unit to Chinese firm to help repay bailout

Date: Dec 10 2012
Largest purchase to date of USA firm by Chinese company requires approval of federal regulators http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/sfu2CSYrT_M/ Read More »

Markets’ calm fiscal cliff facade may be fading

Date: Dec 10 2012
At the moment, traders seem to have faith that Washington will reach a fiscal cliff agreement. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/H0dI1jXuMFg/ Read More »

McAfee wants to return to U.S., ‘normal life’

Date: Dec 10 2012
Police in Belize want to question McAfee in the fatal shooting of a U.S. expatriate. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/93Etn34mP18/ Read More »

A Simple Key to Canine Friendly Holidays

Date: Dec 10 2012
1888PressRelease - Does your puppy or dog add to holiday cheer or create holiday trouble? Problem behaviors can be easily solved according to Paul Owens, professional dog trainer and a best-selling author who is well known for his positive reward-based ...Read More »

Drugstore loyalty cards: Four questions to ask

Date: Dec 09 2012
Shoppers should be aware of privacy sacrifices made in exchange for store card discounts. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/Ts-fTW3a-5s/ Read More »

A marriage of financial opposites can work

Date: Dec 09 2012
When your partner is your financial opposite, it can work, with patience and trust. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/8LM2jk2YWUo/ Read More »

Services reach out to growing elderly population

Date: Dec 09 2012
Demand for more specialized services for seniors has created business opportunities. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/xGFDl7hYWoM/ Read More »

Year-End Review: 9 Questions to Ask to See If Your Bank Is Right for You

Date: Dec 09 2012
Filed under: Banking, Personal FinanceIt's that time of year -- when the changing of the calendar urges you to give your financial life a look-over, to see if things are on track or whether any changes need to be made. There's ...Read More »