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Where Do You Stand in America's Wealth Spectrum?
Every three years the Federal Reserve Board conducts a national survey that tracks the financial health of American households. Believe it or not if you and yours are bringing in $40,000 a year, you're doing better than half the households in America. Which of the six level of the income parking ramp and net worth parking ramp do you fall into?
Investing Strategies for November
As 2007 winds down experts look at some good places to be putting your money now.
Super-Sized Disgraced CEO Severances
Merrill Lynch's Stanley O'Neal isn't the first deposed chief to walk away with millions. A look at who's won the most by losing.
Breakaway Brands: TJ Maxx More Buzzworthy Than iPod & BlackBerrry?
Landor Associates' annual Breakaway Brands ranking is a comprehensive survey that measures consumer sizzle over a three-year period. These are the brands with most momentum in America. The brand that topped this year's list isn't iPod which ranks second or BlackBerry which ranks third, but TJ Maxx who expanded clientele with higher-end jewelry offerings. Other brands with buzz include Stonyfield Farm, Samsung, Costco, Propel, Barnes & Noble and two old giants that have generated new buzz recenty, GE & Microsoft.
Cut Your Tech Bills
Keeping your tech toys from gobbling your wallet can be a full-time job. Here's a quick cheat sheet with practical ways you can use three major technology trends to save yourself a lot of money, and a little time, too.
10 Smart Year-End Money Moves to Lower Your Taxes
How would you like to cut your taxes and save some big bucks next year? You can. But the key is to act now before numerous planning opportunities disappear -- some of them forever. Whether you are a salaried worker or self-employed, an active investor or retiree, here are ten steps you can take before the end of the year to lower your tax bill next spring.
What the Weak Dollar Means for U.S. Shoppers
The U.S. dollar keeps hitting record lows agains the Euro and other currencies. What does that mean for your wallet? Big-ticket items such as cars, jewelry and wine are traditionally hit hard when the dollar weakens. Here's what to expect.
Closing Bell: Economic Catapult for Thanksgiving & Black Friday (WMT, TGT, GRMN, GOOG, MSFT)
Deere up on Q4 earnings performance
Reid Hoffman: LinkedIn will go public (at some point)
