Uncertainty Reigns on Wall Street: Is the Bull Market Finally Over?
The Dow lost another 208 points on Friday, as some key economic data did little to relieve investors' fears after Thursday's 311 point plunge. What should investors do now?
Will investors bear more market pain? - USATODAY.com Long-Term Investors See Opportunity: What They Are Buying Now Uncertainty Reigns on Wall Street Has the Bull Market Peaked? - WSJ.com

Time to Take a Sales-Tax Holiday
It is that time of year again when many states offer tax relief to back-to-school shoppers. Here's a list of states with holidays coming up, the holiday dates, nontaxable items and the states Web sites when they have them.
Time to take a sales-tax holiday, just not in Hawaii - MarketWatch

Back-to-School Price Wars
Wal-Mart slashed prices this week on thousands of school products; its rivals may follow suit. A price war would benefit cash-strapped consumers, who have been hurt by spikes in gas prices as well as softness in the housing market this year.
Back-to-school price wars - CNNmoney
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Credit-Line Decreases Catch Consumers Unaware
Credit-card companies are lowering credit limits, putting some cardholders in hot water. Here's what you can do to prepare yourself for a credit-limit decrease.
Credit-Line Decreases Catch Consumers Unaware -SmartMoney.com


Millionaires in the Making
Money isn't just a means for Aris Magtibay of San Antonio, Texas – it's a full-time obsession. Asis and his wife Maria's goal is to have $1 million in assets, including home equity, by the time that Aris reaches age 50. After their retirement, they'd like to have $100,000 a year in income to live on. Can they do it?
Millionaires in the Making Aris and Maria Magtibay «


10 Things Your IT Department Won't Tell You
How can you visit Web sites your company blocks? How do you clear your tracks so your employer doesn't know what you are doing on your computer? How do you look like you are working when you aren't? To find out whether it's possible to get around the IT departments that block our personal Web use at the office, we sought experts' advice. Here are the 10 secrets your IT department doesn't want you to know, the risks you'll face if you use them -- and tips about how to keep yourself (and your job) safe while you're at it.
Ten Things Your IT Department Won't Tell You - WSJ.com


25 Most Influential Business Leaders of Past 25 Years
The past 25 years have been a period of dazzling growth for the U.S. economy, powered by innovative companies led by brilliant -- and sometimes notorious -- entrepreneurs and CEOs. These leaders -- with products ranging from coffee to microprocessors -- are the 25 most influential business leaders of the past 25 years. Topping the list is Microsoft's Bill Gates, former fed chief Alan Greenspan, Apple's Steve Jobs, The Google guys and Southwest Airlines Herb Kelleher. Others on the list include Oprah Winfrey, Jack Welch, Martha Stewart, Michael Dell, Howard Schultz, Charles Schwalb and Steve Case.
Business' most notorious - USATODAY.com