Bailout: An insider’s look at Washington’s dirty laundry

Date: Aug 11 2012
Former prosecutor's book is a field guide to the nether side of the Bush and Obama Treasury Departments. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/801AZSN8pFw/1 Read More »

Test Drive: 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is a solid ride

Date: Aug 11 2012
Rolling out now is the mainstream version of the 2013 Malibu with new-generation GM gasoline four-cylinder engines. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/Dofdphmyp14/1 Read More »

What the Death of Savings Account Interest Means to Me as a Parent

Date: Aug 11 2012
Filed under: Banking, Personal Finance, Saving Money I often have a hard time explaining to my kids why they should put some of their money in the bank. My 9-year-old daughter -- the crafty genius of the family, really -- had me ...Read More »

9 Documentaries That’ll Change How You Think of Money, Investing

Date: Aug 11 2012
Filed under: Investing By Vincent Trivett We've all seen Michael Douglas deliver Gordon Gekko's classic "Greed is good" monologue in the 1987 film Wall Street. But how would you like to see one of the best hedge fund managers in history ...Read More »

Pop Quiz: Are Small Businesses Really Driving the U.S. Economy?

Date: Aug 11 2012
Filed under: Economy, Small Business Politicians often argue that small businesses are the lifeblood of America, the engine that fuels the country's economy. But what, exactly, is a small business -- and how big an effect do they have on daily ...Read More »

Too much defense is a bad thing for stocks

Date: Aug 10 2012
A strong defense may be key to winning an NFL title, but a defense-first game plan by Wall Street can act as an impediment to a bull market. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/2Dn7RQYnYSs/1 Read More »

Manchester United soccer team IPO gets a yellow card

Date: Aug 10 2012
British soccer club's shares are barely hanging on to their $14 offering price. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/8TKzpLy3v84/1 Read More »

Honda bulks up in N. America, puts U.S. execs in key posts

Date: Aug 10 2012
The company estimates by 2014, 95% of everything it sells in North America will be made in North America. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/Pu18XO2d5Y0/1 Read More »

Comcast Introduces an Internet Plan for the One Percent

Date: Aug 10 2012
Filed under: Technology, Verizon, Comcast Times may be tough for the Occupy Wall Street crowd, but it's never been a better time to be in the 1%. For proof, you need look no further than Comcast's (CMCSA) new "Xfinity Platinum Internet" ...Read More »

Wannabe Homeowners: Now Is the Time to Buy

Date: Aug 10 2012
Filed under: Real Estate, Credit, Banking If you've been putting off buying a house -- playing a game of chicken with long-term interest rates to see just how low they can go -- now might be the time to make your ...Read More »