Archive for September, 2012:

Stocks hurt by economic reports, global uncertainty

Date: Sep 04 2012
Investors worry about what central bankers in the U.S., Europe and China will or won't do to boost world's economy. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/Ssf5prSqtDc/1 Read More »

GM, Ford, Chrysler sales up in double-digits

Date: Sep 04 2012
Chrysler, Ford driven by pickups in August, GM powered by big gain for Chevy brand cars. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/s7LpIhv3jd0/1 Read More »

Construction spending plunges, economic index drops, too

Date: Sep 04 2012
Broad gauge of economic activity at 49.6 in August, below 50 suggests contraction, construction spending plummets 0.9% in July. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/RQ52JkTZUZ8/1 Read More »

Why the Worst Drought in 50 Years Won’t Bankrupt American Farmers

Date: Sep 04 2012
Filed under: Economy, Insurance If you've been worried that this year's drought will put farmers out of business and leave Americans short of the staple crops they need to survive, relax. In its latest farm income forecast, the Department of Agriculture ...Read More »

Get Away With Cheap Fall Travel Deals — Savings Experiment

Date: Sep 04 2012
Filed under: Savings Experiment, Travel & Autos View Poll Related Savings Experiments Save on Spring Travel With the Family -- Savings Experiment Fall is a great time to take a vacation, but travel doesn't come cheap. According to our experts, though, there are ways ...Read More »

5 Things Your Kids Don’t Need to Know About Your Finances

Date: Sep 04 2012
Filed under: Family MoneyBy Tamekia Reece You already know why you should have ongoing discussions about money with your child. It teaches kids to be responsible with spending and saving. They can learn from your mistakes. It sets them on the path ...Read More »

Small-business tech security can be had at lower costs

Date: Sep 04 2012
Companies operate more efficiently by employing a range of security measures — from encryption services to cloud-based antivirus solutions. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/jBTqvmLqPkw/1 Read More »

Explore Charlotte if politics loses its pull

Date: Sep 04 2012
When not at the Time Warner Cable Arena and Bank of America Stadium, Democratic Convention goers will find plenty to explore in Charlotte. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/3vIyvPWW_08/1 Read More »

SWAT Environmental Becomes First Radon Mitigation Company to Make Inc. Magazine’s List of Fastest Growing Companies

Date: Sep 04 2012
1888PressRelease - Radon gas is a major health concern throughout the World. In just 10 short years, one U.S. contractor has turned a small "mom and pop" radon mitigation company into a multi-million dollar corporation. S.W.A.T. Environmental is now taking ...Read More »

Warren Buffett’s successors inherit complex conglomerate

Date: Sep 03 2012
Omaha-based conglomerate relies less on insurance companies and investments, more on railroad, utility and manufacturing companies. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/oNu8_YgQxi0/1 Read More »