Archive for November 17th, 2012:

Should you sell stock to avoid ‘cliff’ tax hikes?

Date: Nov 17 2012
If politicians don't avoid the 'fiscal cliff,' we might want to avoid higher taxes on dividends and capital gains. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/0lKyfUH9o4s/ Read More »

Test Drive: Subaru’s cool Crosstrek lacks power

Date: Nov 17 2012
Subaru Crosstrek a 'real' SUV that also needs better transmissions. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/czj3MURNnxc/ Read More »

Even the Rich Can’t Retire When They Planned to Anymore

Date: Nov 17 2012
Filed under: RetirementThe long recession and slow recovery in the economy have forced millions of Americans to give up their dreams of retiring at the traditional age of 65, with many now expecting to work until they're 80 or older. ...Read More »

Marijuana Legalization: 3 Legit Angles to Profit From Decriminalized Pot

Date: Nov 17 2012
Filed under: Investing Earlier this month, voters in Washington state and Colorado fired up Election 2012 coverage when, in addition to picking a president, they also voted to legalize possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use. War-on-drug advocates are ...Read More »

Pop Quiz: What Were the Costliest Affairs Ever?

Date: Nov 17 2012
Filed under: People Gallery: Pop Quiz: What Were the Costliest Affairs in History? Bruce Watson is a senior features writer for DailyFinance. You can reach him by e-mail at bruce.watson@teamaol.com, or follow him on Twitter at @bruce1971. Pop Quiz: What Were the ...Read More »

Money Watch: Making your retirement nest egg last

Date: Nov 17 2012
Retirees should consider their risk tolerance when deciding on a strategy. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/d98MCnosR2w/ Read More »

Feds gave battery firm $1M on day of bankruptcy filing

Date: Nov 17 2012
Government gives electric car battery maker nearly $1 million on day it files for bankruptcy protection. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/IEwG5dmuK6w/ Read More »

Caffeine coming to Cracker Jacks, critics howl

Date: Nov 17 2012
Frito-Lay plans to introduce a line of Cracker Jacks that contain caffeine, a move the CSPI is fighting. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/EN6yB4csVr4/ Read More »

Multigenerational Homes: Real Estate’s Next Big Thing as More Families Share a Space

Date: Nov 17 2012
Filed under: Real EstateBeing roommates with your parents after age 21 sounds like a nightmare for most, but Jessica Bruno wouldn't have it any other way. Bruno, a 40-year-old mom, wife and DIY blogger, lives with her 62-year-old parents, Connie ...Read More »

DailyFinance Says Farewell to Hostess

Date: Nov 17 2012
Filed under: Company News, Food & DrinkWhen I was a kid, few things spelled joy like a Hostess fruit pie or a Ho-Ho. Long before Reese's launched its "There's no wrong way to eat a Reese's" campaign, my family knew ...Read More »