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It pays to plan ahead. This was painfully evident last year, when I discovered retailers pricing 1-gallon potted organic tomatoes at more than $7 apiece in June. The small-budget gardener in me knew that same plant could be grown from seed for pennies. Read More »
WASHINGTON D.C. (MainStreet) -- The continuing collapse of traditional pension plans has undermined the confidence Americans once had that they could retire comfortably, and the push toward such alternatives as 401(k) plans has yet to meet expectations. A forum last week -- "Retirement Heist: Overlooked Causes of the Retirement Crisis," sponsored by the Pension Rights Center, the New America Fou Read More »
The only thing wrong with the image above is that it's from March 2010, or on one of many previous plans agreed upon. But, markets don't care about this and just thirst for any deal even if memories remain short. These euro zone fixes seem ephemeral and need implementation to stick. HFT algos are programmed to pounce on these presumed fixes and have been active in driving stock prices higher Read More »
He cites his roots on the farm and prowess in creating jobs. Read More »
By Larry Kudlow, CNBC Anchor NEW YORK (CNBC) -- There are a lot of known unknowns about the new "Gang of Six" budget proposal. But conservatives should hold back from trashing it. Why? There's a large, pro-growth tax-reform piece in the plan that would lower tax rates across-the-board. This is a stunning reversal of the Obama Democrats' soak-the-rich, class-warfare campaign. The best part o Read More »
President appealed to Congress to back the bipartisan proposal. Read More »
The actors hosting Saturday's sold-out “India’s Oscars” gala are enjoying the buzz and preparing their put-downs. Read More »
Lawmakers pushing a bill to ban invasive searches of airline passengers without a reason to think they have committed an offense said Wednesday they were steaming ahead despite a decision by the federal Transportation Security Administration to reduce pat-downs of children. Read More »
Frustrated by what he called a "slow motion train wreck" for U.S. schools, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said he will give schools relief from federal mandates under the No Child Left Behind law if Congress drags its feet on the law's long-awaited overhaul and reauthorization. Read More »
The panel agreed Thursday on a $172.5 billion plan that makes about $15 billion in cuts compared to current spending. Read More »
Senate budget-writers also backed a variety of fee increases and, in a 9-6 vote, approved allowing health-related higher education institutions to liquidate their share of an endowment set up with part of the state's tobacco lawsuit settlement. Read More »

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Senate leaders are looking at non-tax revenue and, possibly, dipping further into the rainy day fund than Gov. Rick Perry has said he is willing to do. Read More »
Tackling the budget shortfall, the Texas House tentatively agreed to $1.5 billion in cuts and to use $3.1 billion from the state's reserves. Read More »
As soon as you're diagnosed, it's important to get your affairs in order and decide who will make financial and health-care decisions on your behalf. Read More »
Multiple sources said after Monday meetings with NASCAR that plans are in place to set the qualifying order based on practice speeds and the starting order based on practice speeds if qualifying is rained out. Read More »
The House Democratic Caucus has voted to reject President Barack Obama's tax deal with Republicans in its current form. Read More »
The report was obtained by Bloomberg News from a congressional aide. The commission plans to release the report this morning. Read More »
The co-chairmen of President Barack Obama's bipartisan deficit reduction commission on Wednesday offered a draft blueprint for wiping out trillions from projected deficits through 2020, signaling the start to a roiling season of political pain for lawmakers trying to stabilize the nation's finances. Read More »
BOSTON (TheStreet) -- A bipartisan commission tasked with tackling the federal deficit weighed in yesterday with a series of initial proposals that include sweeping budget cuts and changes to how Social Security benefits. A draft proposal, released Wednesday by the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, calls for $200 billion in budget reductions; $11.2 billion shaved from dome Read More »
Chances for comprehensive immigration reform have dimmed with the upcoming mid-term elections, prompting Democrats to push a measure that would grant citizenship to illegal immigrant students as a way to energize Latino voters. Read More »
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released quarterback Byron Leftwich so they can dress an additional defensive lineman for Sunday's game at Tennessee. Read More »
The Philadelphia Eagles plan to start Michael Vick at quarterback on Sunday against the Detroit Lions, a team source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Read More »
Exchange-traded funds tracking transportation, infrastructure and industrial metals could be affected by the president's infrastructure plan. Read More »
If Congress fails to act - a possibility given the gridlock that has gripped the Senate - workers at every income level would face significant tax increases next year. Read More »

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