Archive for February, 2014:

Keller leaves NYTimes for news site Marshall Project

Date: Feb 10 2014
Bill Keller leaves New York Times to head new criminal justice news site Marshall Project http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/iS-K6JSog14/ Read More »

3 Simple Steps to Help Change Bad Money Habits [Infographic]

Date: Feb 10 2014
Filed under: Family Money, Personal Finance, Shopping, Spending, Financial EducationAlamy By Anna Williams Humans are creatures of habit -- probably more than we even realize. In fact, researchers have found that almost half of everything that we do in a day isn't ...Read More »

Yellen faces first grilling before Congress

Date: Feb 08 2014
Fed chief Janet Yellen expected to face tough questions about economy's health from Congress Tuesday. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/Y0i0o9ef4Zo/ Read More »

Three must-see cars rock the Chicago Auto Show

Date: Feb 08 2014
Introductions from Subaru, Kia and Volvo are sure to draw attention at a busy show http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/VavjsV09aVQ/ Read More »

Reports: Toyota near deal on acceleration probe

Date: Feb 08 2014
Deal could come in next few weeks and total more than $1 billion to end four-year investigation. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/67jiVzer8wI/ Read More »

How I Know I’m Ready to Retire

Date: Feb 08 2014
Filed under: Personal Finance, Career Change, Retirement Plans, Saving, Financial EducationAlamy By Dave Bernard How do you know when you are ready for retirement? For some people reaching age 65 is a trigger for retirement, while others fall into retirement due to ...Read More »

6 Stocks to Fall in Love With This Valentine’s Day

Date: Feb 08 2014
Filed under: Netflix, Apple, Stock Picks, Facebook, Walt Disney, InvestingGetty Images Some stocks are fun for a fling. Others, you'll want to keep close for a lifetime. How can you tell the difference? Take a cue from online dating. Just as every ...Read More »

Reports: AOL reverses position on year-end 401(k) match

Date: Feb 07 2014
Fear is that more companies will join IBM and shift from matches paycheck to paycheck. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/OpkqsfznRe0/ Read More »

After Market: Employment Optimism Lifts Stocks to a Positive Week

Date: Feb 07 2014
Filed under: Company News, Earnings, Market News, Investing Stocks rallied for a second straight day on Friday, despite a disappointing report on job growth. The closely watched January jobs report was tepid at best, but many analysts attribute that to the ...Read More »

U.S. may be inching toward oil independence

Date: Feb 07 2014
Crude oil imports fall, helping narrow U.S. trade deficit. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/tyb2Bgq-jCY/ Read More »