Archive for October 20th, 2012:

Trouble in Toyland: Sales are slowing

Date: Oct 20 2012
Trends away from traditional toys are accelerating, analysts say. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/RTgYH_HBQPw/ Read More »

Beer Man: Pumpkin sings in Samuel Adams’ Fat Jack

Date: Oct 20 2012
Limited-edition Fat Jack Double Pumpkin Ale has a flavor profile that is purer than similar pumpkin ales http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/jfrhpKzh34A/ Read More »

Test Drive: Low-tech Chevy Spark gets high mpg

Date: Oct 20 2012
Chevrolet's 2013 Spark minicar is aimed at urbanites who don't need much room and don't want to pay much. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/Y4GAEvi-cC8/ Read More »

Big Oil Isn’t as Profitable as Everyone Thinks

Date: Oct 20 2012
Filed under: Energy, Economy, Exxon Mobil, BP, ConocoPhillipsAmericans spend a lot of money on oil -- about $632 billion a year. A lot of that money goes to paying the costs of getting the dinosaur juice out of the ground ...Read More »

Thanks a Lot for the Disastrous Economic Legacy, Baby Boomers

Date: Oct 20 2012
Filed under: EconomyBaby boomers were handed the American dream. They entered the workforce at the beginning of an economic boom. Income tax rates dropped as their careers (and incomes) progressed. All while the Dow Jones industrial average soared more than 1,100%. The ...Read More »

Money Watch: Benefits of converting to Roth IRA

Date: Oct 20 2012
There are many advantages to having a Roth IRA. For one, you pay taxes on the front end. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/GDHJqPgqv3A/ Read More »

Dow down 205.43 on ’87 crash anniversary

Date: Oct 20 2012
String of disappointing 3Q earnings from McDonald's, General Electric, Microsoft, others, drives stocks sharply lower. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/or2g3MwkKbI/ Read More »

Unemployment falls in 41 states in September

Date: Oct 20 2012
September unemployment figures improve in most states. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/VZOHC7WYknE/ Read More »

Freebies Galore: The Best Deals You Can Get This Weekend

Date: Oct 20 2012
Filed under: JP Morgan Chase, Verizon, Amazon.com, Facebook, Saving Money, ShoppingThere's plenty of free stuff up for grabs this weekend, including Amazon credits, free antivirus software and Redbox movie rentals. Let's start with Amazon. It sells just about everything these days, ...Read More »

Pop Quiz: What Would Be the World’s Most Expensive Halloween Costumes?

Date: Oct 20 2012
Filed under: Entertainment, LifestyleHalloween is just around the corner, and costume shops are thronged with hopeful party-goers putting together the perfect look for the holiday. Most of the time, the goal of a good Halloween costume is to give maximum ...Read More »