Latest CBS MoneyWatch Headlines
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May 9, 2012 | 5:18 AM PDT
Best -- and most rewarding -- store credit cards
A new Consumer Reports survey takes a hard look at ways to get big rewards on store-issued credit and avoid the traps
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May 9, 2012 | 5:08 AM PDT
Spanish bond yields spike as bank reform awaited
Some Spanish banks are heavily exposed to an imploded real estate bubble; government prepares plan to address crisis
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May 9, 2012 | 5:01 AM PDT
U.S. stocks chase European indexes lower
Stock markets slide on renewed fears Europe's debt crisis will fracture its economy and drag down global growth
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May 9, 2012 | 4:50 AM PDT
Toyota quarterly profit quadruples on recovery
Carmaker's profit for the same period last year had been dismal at because of the damage from an earthquake and tsunami
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May 9, 2012 | 4:42 AM PDT
Oil prices slide, as U.S. crude supplies jump
Crude has dropped to $96 amid signs the U.S. and European economies may expand less than previously expected
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May 9, 2012 | 4:00 AM PDT
How to survive the crummy economy: Do nothing
What does the global economic slowdown mean for your investment plan? Not much
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May 9, 2012 | 4:00 AM PDT
Investors embrace low-cost investing
Voting with their feet, investors move to low-cost funds and indexing
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May 8, 2012 | 1:59 PM PDT
Disney profits rise on ESPN, theme park results
Media giant shrugs off movie losses, reports that second-quarter earnings grew 21 percent
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May 8, 2012 | 1:43 PM PDT
Europe fears smack U.S. stocks
Stocks are closing lower after political instability in Greece sent U.S. and European markets reeling
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May 8, 2012 | 1:18 PM PDT
Gold prices fall on Europe fears
Investors fear that slowing global economic growth could weaken demand for commodities
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May 8, 2012 | 11:20 AM PDT
Ford to boost factory output by 40,000 vehicles
Automaker says it will extend summer production schedule by a week to keep up with rising vehicle demand
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May 8, 2012 | 11:19 AM PDT
Stuggling RIM hires new CMO, COO to 'sharpen focus'
BlackBerry-maker Research in Motion Ltd. said Tuesday that it has hired two new senior executives, including a marketing chief, as the company looks to regain market share lost to Apple's iPhone
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May 8, 2012 | 10:57 AM PDT
Microsoft brings smartphone biz model to gaming
By using a subsidized hardware sale, Microsoft creates a way to go after the consumer living room
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May 8, 2012 | 10:37 AM PDT
Bank of America offers mortgage relief
As required under a federal foreclosure deal, B of A has begun offering to reduce the loan principal for certain homeowners
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May 8, 2012 | 10:26 AM PDT
Where will Spain get money for bank bailouts?
Commentary: The government is preparing another bank "reform" -- the third in the last four years
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Play CBS Video May 8, 2012 | 9:49 AM PDT
Struggles in Greece worry Wall Street
Investors will be watching the situation in Europe after Greece's conservative party failed to form a coalition government, the White House is renewing its pressure on congressional republicans to prevent interest rates on federal student loans from doubling, and Chrysler is recalling 119,000 vehicles because of a potential problem with the breaks. Ashley Morrison reports.
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May 8, 2012 | 8:52 AM PDT
March jobs report: Sign hiring could strengthen
U.S. employers posted 3.74 million jobs in March, highest number of job openings in nearly four years
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May 8, 2012 | 8:14 AM PDT
Stocks fall on Greek government uncertainty
Greece's struggle to form a government following Sunday's vote worries Wall Street; another round of elections could take place
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May 8, 2012 | 7:59 AM PDT
Life-saving auto technology spreads, saving lives
As once high-end technology spreads to less-expensive cars, new government statistics show traffic fatalities have fallen to record lows
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May 8, 2012 | 7:40 AM PDT
Do you still need life insurance?
Life insurance is often a critical component of your financial plan, but many retirees continue to pay for coverage that they may not need
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May 8, 2012 | 7:20 AM PDT
3 lessons to teach your interns
Help your interns have a positive summer with these tips for starting a career
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May 8, 2012 | 7:12 AM PDT
Wearing headphones in the office is career poison
With today's open workspaces, people are increasingly wearing headphones throughout the work day - here's why that's not a good idea
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May 8, 2012 | 7:03 AM PDT
AARP to Congress: End the Social Security tax holiday
The powerful senior advocacy group wants to see the temporary payroll tax reduction stopped and Social Security strengthened
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Play CBS Video May 8, 2012 | 6:29 AM PDT
Record mortgage rates: What to do?
CBS MoneyWatch Editor-at-Large Jill Schlesinger discusses how to take advantage of record low mortgage rates.
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May 8, 2012 | 5:19 AM PDT
Student debt clock strikes $1 trillion
FinAid.org's student debt clock hit milestone Tuesday morning; plus, tips on borrowing for college
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