Archive for December 1st, 2012:

Beer Man: Dark Seas stout stands up to tradition

Date: Dec 01 2012
Mission Brewery's Russian imperial stout hides high alcohol content with strong flavors. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/GRX1K9OjgWo/ Read More »

Fiscal cliff worries may rub off on consumers

Date: Dec 01 2012
As cliff deadline nears, consumers may reduce spending; pessimistic about 2013 economy. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/bXOBkSHSjvg/ Read More »

Ford recalls 89,000 Fusions, Escape due to engine fires

Date: Dec 01 2012
The engine warns drivers, then overheating can cause it to catch fire http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/jbng6490voU/ Read More »

Free Smartphone With That Suit? The Best Deals This Weekend

Date: Dec 01 2012
Filed under: Saving Money, Holidays, ShoppingThis weekend represents something of a lull in the holiday season. The madness of Black Friday weekend is behind us, and any lingering Cyber Week sales are starting to wrap up. The remaining special shopping ...Read More »

401(k) Fees: You’ll Pay Now or Pay Later, But You Will Pay

Date: Dec 01 2012
Filed under: Retirement, Investing For most people, a 401(k) is almost an ideal investment. Simply by filling out the paperwork for a typical plan, you get: Autopilot investing with every paycheck An immediate tax deduction The possibility of an employer match Tax-deferred compounding Decent diversification Plus, it's ...Read More »

Couple Convicted of Stealing Hybrid Car Trade Secrets from GM for China

Date: Dec 01 2012
Filed under: General Motors, Autos, CrimeBy Eddie Allen DETROIT -- A former General Motors engineer and her husband were found guilty on Friday of conspiring to steal the automaker's trade secrets. Shanshan Du, 53, the former GM employee, was ruled guilty of ...Read More »

This Week’s 5 Best Moves and Blunders in Business

Date: Dec 01 2012
Filed under: Company News, Microsoft, Starbucks, CostcoCompanies can do brilliant things, but there are also times where they fall flat on their faces. Sometimes CEOs can save the day, but at other times, they say and do the darndest things. There ...Read More »