Your retiree medical bill: $197,000

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Signs of a spring thaw for struggling economy

A string of fresh economic data Thursday offered hopeful signs of spring, but there’s still a lot of storm damage to clean up.

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The stock market is taking some ages-old advice to heart: everything in moderation.

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Stocks up slightly after upbeat economic data

The stock market moved closer to closing out another strong quarter with a modest advance Tuesday. The Dow Jones industrial average added 12 points for its fourth straight gain.

Social Security fix gains urgency

The recent report that Social Security payouts will exceed revenue in 2010 has raised anxieties about the nation’s retirement safety net.    Related Videos : ABRAHAM ON THE WORLD FINANCIAL CRISIS Esther Jerry Hicks ABRAHAM ON THE WORLD FINANCIAL CRISIS – Esther & Jerry Hicks Esther & Jerry Hicks are the authors of numerous books based [...]

Stocks rise after consumer spending inches up

Stocks rose Monday after an increase in consumer spending boosted confidence in the economy.

Billionaire giving away his fortune

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With report, jobs puzzle to get another piece

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