Archive for October, 2011

Bank of America may soften $5 debit card fee »

Bank of America is considering softening its controversial policy of charging some customers for making purchases with their debit cards, according to a person familiar with the bank’s plans.
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Target to open at midnight on Black Friday »

For shoppers eager to get a head start on their holiday shopping, Target is opening its doors nationwide at midnight on Black Friday.
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Debit card fees: Some banks say no »

Many big banks are lining up to guarantee customers they won’t impose the debit card fees that have sparked a backlash against Bank of America.
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Beyond IRAs and 401(k)s: Smart saving options »

My company doesn’t offer a 401(k). I invest the max in a Roth IRA, but I know that won’t supply sufficient for retirement. I’d like to invest another $5,000 a year into some sort of retirement plan. What options do I have? — Daniel J., St. Paul, Minn.
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I sleep with my business partner »

These couples eat, sleep and run businesses together. A good view? Husbands and wives dish on what it’s like to be together 24/7.
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A retired couple’s plan to buy their dream home »

Tom and Mona Phifer, 62 and 59, seem to be set up for a worry-free retirement. They have no debt and $1 million saved.
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Turning underemployment into a better career »

Our readers explain how taking a step down — even temping for a while — can lead to surprising opportunities down the road.
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How Cirque du Soleil got started »

Guy Laliberté, 52, started as a fire-breather and stilt-walker in Quebec, where he organized street festivals. He ended up running an entertainment empire with nearly $1 billion in sales, Cirque du Soleil, known for spectacular artistic and acrobatic shows seen around the world. Here’s how he did it.
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More colleges charging $50,000 or more a year »

An increasing number of colleges are charging more than what the average American earns.
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