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The US Census Bureau reports home ownership has declined. More>>
The United States Mint says it costs more to make pennies and nickels than the coins are worth. More>>
Shares of Apple hit $500 Monday for the first time ever. More>>
A new study by the University of Minnesota found when men think the female population is scarce, they compete by saving less, borrowing more and being more impulsive. More>>
Minimum wage laws raised the wage floor in eight states as of Jan. 1. Washington now tops all states, at $9.04 an hour. Economic effects of raising the minimum wage are in hot dispute. More>>
A new report says Americans aren't going to movie theaters as much as they used to. More>>
San Francisco will become the first city in the nation to pay minimum wage workers more than 10 dollars an hour. More>>
A new report finds one in five Americans lost at least a quarter of their available household income during the recession. More>>
A new report from the National Association of Realtors finds sales for existing homes were up last month. More>>
Fears about the economy haven't kept Americans from shopping. More>>
Higher crude oil prices could mean you'll have to pay more at the pump to travel this holiday season. More>>
So what do the new changes to the government's Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) mean for you? If you're an underwater homeowner, it could mean a lot. More>>
A new poll finds most Americans don't trust Wall Street. More>>
Unemployment rates improved in most Wisconsin cities and counties in August.
Some manufacturers in Wisconsin are concerned about the availability of qualified, skilled workers. More>>
You can add Facebook to your list of stops for back-to-school shopping. More>>
Delta Airlines is issuing refunds to some of its passengers. More>>
Jet Blue is looking to increase its business from business travelers. More>>
The Treasury Department says U.S. taxpayers likely lost $1.3 billion in the government bailout of Chrysler. More>>
A college degree may have high value on the job market, but it's also coming at a higher price. More>>
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