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Retail Sales

Despite fears of a recession, retail sales are projected to grow at a clip of 0.3% in February. However, when one takes inflation into account, consumer spending on goods and services has slowed sharply over the last year.

 

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Tax Time

Your mutual fund might not have performed well, but believe it or not, you might still have to pay taxes on it. We'll run through some 2007 quirks and tips you might not be familiar with

The Debate Room

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The Olympics: Chuck the Politics

Using the event to make political statements wrongs blameless athletes. Pro or con?

 

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Carbon Confusion

To help shoppers make green choices, companies are slapping carbon labels on products. But even if the public can interpret the information, will it help reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

Look Out for That Lifeline

Debt-settlement firms are doing a booming business—and drawing the attention of prosecutors and regulators

Inside Drugmakers' War on Fat

A huge jackpot awaits the company that devises an effective fix for obesity

IN YOUR FACE: MARRYING AN AVATAR

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Reader Niko Donburi Writes:

"The TEN best things about a Second Life wedding: (10) No rubber chicken dinners; (9) Everyone looks good dancing...."

 

The Welch Way: Jack & Suzy Welch

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When a Star Slacks Off

"A top performer who decides to coast can inflict damage on an entire organization"