Shares of Sun Microsystems took a steep dive Monday, falling more than 23 percent on news that IBM withdrew its acquisition offer over the weekend.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Money Minute: Sun, Ford, A123
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Labels: a123, ford, minute, News - Politics, newsbriefs, sun
Your Money: Paying Your Children
Allowances are often a part of growing up for children. But setting the proper pay scale for your kids shouldn't be left up to them.
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Labels: News - Politics, on the money, paying children
Friday, April 3, 2009
Money Minute: Exec. Pay, Bernanke, Oil
Mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac plan to pay more than $210 million in bonuses through next year to give workers the incentive to stay in their jobs at the government-controlled companies.
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Labels: bernanke, exec. pay, minute, News - Politics, oil, wall street
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Your Money: New Rules for Roth IRAs
The IRS has changed the contribution limits for Roth IRAs. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains the changes and other aspects of the popular retirement accounts.
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Labels: News - Politics, on the money, roth iras
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Money Minute: Smoking, Banks, Home Sales
One of President Barack Obama's campaign pledges on taxes went up in puffs of smoke Wednesday.
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Labels: banks, home sales, minute, News - Politics, newsbriefs, smoking
Your Money: Refinancing, Post Meltdown
Mortgage interest rates continue to remain at historically low levels, which is causing at least some homeowners to consider whether they should refinance.
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Labels: meltdown, News - Politics, on the money, refinancing
AP Top Stories 04.01.09
Here's the latest news for Wednesday April 1st: G20 Summit; North Korea threats; Honda belt-tightening; MLB costing families too much.
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