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Fast ways to improve your credit score
Q What's the fastest way to boost my credit score? For most people, the fastest way to improve your credit score is to pay down your credit card balances. About one-third of your FICO score (the score most lenders use) is based on your credit-utilization ratio, which is the total of your credit c...
Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Tips for couples to help solve money problems
In my online discussions I frequently get questions from couples facing financial issues.
Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Half of firms have yet to restore 401(k) match, poll finds
NEW YORK -- Almost half of U.S. companies that reduced or suspended their contributions to employee retirement plans during the recession haven't restored them, according to Towers Watson.
Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT

In blow for BofA, Fed rejects its dividend plan
NEW YORK -- It was one more blow for Bank of America: the Federal Reserve didn't allow nation's largest bank to increase its dividends.

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:28:28 EDT

Leggett, Montgomery County unions spar over pension costs
For years, officials in wealthy, liberal Montgomery County have avoided difficult decisions on scaling back pensions and health-care benefits for retirees. Now, the long-term shortfall is $4.8 billion.
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:50:04 EDT

Business Highlights
-- --- Home sales fell 9.6 pct. in February WASHINGTON (AP) - Fewer Americans bought previously occupied homes in February and those who did purchased them at steep discounts. The weak sales and rise in foreclosures pushed home prices down to their lowest level in nearly nine years.
Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:12:44 EDT

Value Added: Creating a conveyor belt for renovation
Anthony Lanier built an assembly line of engineers, architects, historical preservation specialists, zoning lawyers and construction firms who could pump out renovated buildings one after another.
Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:00:02 EDT