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'The hustle': A guide to Bank of America's alleged mortgage fraud

The feds accuse the bank of dumping toxic loans on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, an alleged scheme reportedly at the heart of the 2008 financial crisis

 

CNN's 'hormonal women voters' article: 6 outraged reactions

The most trusted name in news lost the trust of many readers when it published a baffling article suggesting that hormones influence female voting habits

 

Why popular kids make more money as adults

A new study shows that being cool at school goes hand in hand with succeeding in corporate America

 

Why I Left Goldman Sachs: Is the bank's most famous quitter a con man?

Greg Smith famously left the investment bank with guns blazing. But his new book reportedly fails to back up his provocative claims

 
London's limousine-like black taxi cabs may soon be a thing of the past.

Are London's iconic black taxis going extinct?

The manufacturer of the classic cab is entering the British equivalent of bankruptcy, throwing the future of the vehicles into doubt

 

9 winners and losers from the top 100 global brands list

Coca-Cola manages to keep fast-growing Apple at bay in the annual ranking, while the financial sector takes a harsh hit

 

Arby's and 8 other dramatic rebranding campaigns [Updated]

The roast-beef chain tries to make customers think "sandwich shop" rather than "fast food." Here, a pictorial guide to other brand turnarounds

 

Wall Street's plunge: Is the economy heading for more turbulence?

U.S. stock markets have lost a total of $500 billion in the past few days, suggesting that tough times are on the horizon

 

The surge in new construction: Is the housing market roaring back?

After plenty of false dawns, many experts say the recovery is for real this time

 

Walmart's new prepaid debit card: A threat to big banks?

With a reloadable, low-cost card, Walmart and Amex offer an alternative for customers fed up with bank fees

 

Are smartphones wrecking family budgets?

As Americans spend more money on their smartphones, they're cutting back on food, clothing, and entertainment. And the costs of those phones are only rising

 
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