November 2012 Headlines

Five Ways to Help Your Teen Build Sound Financial Skills

For most teenagers, spending money seems to come naturally. But that doesn't mean they know how to manage it.

Anti-Tax Advocate Stands by 'No Tax Hike' Pledge

At a question-and-answer session sponsored by Politico, anti-tax advocate Grover Norquist  wouldn't back down from his stance that government doesn't need new tax hikes.

Fiscal Cliff and Consequences of Fiscal Irresponsibility

President Obama is stepping up his efforts to raise taxes as part of his effort to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff.

'Fiscal Cliff' Solutions Could Decrease Charitable Giving

The Charitable Giving Coalition has sent letters to President Obama and lawmakers, urging them to protect the tax deduction for givers.

Shopping Spree Continues with Cyber Monday Madness

After a weekend of discounted shopping the national shopping spree continues today online for Cyber Monday.

Election, Gun Ban Fears Stoking Increased Sales?

Whether it's fear of tighter regulations or fear of a deeper economic crisis, vendors say gun sales are up since the election.

Red Tape Putting Chokehold on Small Businesses?

Small businesses employ more than half of the nation's private sector. But many owners say the government is building barriers to being able to hire more full-time workers.

Earlier Black Friday Kicks Off Shopping Season

This year's Black Friday shoppers were split into two distinct groups: those who wanted to fall into a turkey-induced slumber and those who'd rather shop instead.

Americans May Spend More, Give Less this Season

This holiday season could mean bad news for charities, a recent a World Vision holiday giving survey suggests.

Black Friday Craziness Getting a Head Start

People are already lining up for Black Friday deals even though there are still three days to go.

Target Employee Starts 'Anti-Black Thursday' Petition

Black Friday is becoming "Black Thursday," with many big retailers opening their doors Thanksgiving night. But one Target employee is pushing managers to reconsider that decision.

How to Keep the Holidays from Draining Your Wallet

Personal finance expert Vera Gibbons offered helpful tips on how consumers can keep their budgets under control and still enjoy the holiday season.

Eurozone Economy Slides Back into Recession

The eurozone has fallen back into recession for the first time in three years, and there are fears it will deepen for the 17 countries that use the euro currency.

Fiscal Cliff Deal Could Mean Capital Gains Hike

Washington negotiations over the so-called fiscal cliff have made many investors nervous.

Austerity Vote Puts Greece Closer to Bailout

The debt crisis in Greece has prompted lawmakers to cut spending again.

Fiscal Cliff Nears as Congress Hopes for Compromise

The day after the election investors dumped stocks in the sharpest sell-off of the year. Some say Wall Street is venting its worries about the coming fiscal cliff.

Unemployment Rate Inches Up to 7.9% in October

The economy added just 171,000 jobs in October, a rate that economists say just keeps pace with the growing working-age population.