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Dana Liebelson

CHART: 40 years later, Roe v. Wade is still under siege

Edward Morrissey

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Matt K. Lewis

In four years, we'll be inaugurating President Marco Rubio

Paul Brandus

Why the GOP should embrace Obama

Foreigners interested in staying in the U.S. can do so (for three years) if they buy American real estate worth at least $500,000, according to a new proposal.

Buy a house, get a visa?

October 21, 2011, at 1:55 PM

A bipartisan Senate bill would give foreigners who buy U.S. homes worth at least $500,000 a residence visa. Could this gambit kickstart the housing market?

Bank of America will initiate $5 monthly debit card fees starting early next year, and customers are threatening to walk out on the banking giant.

Bank of America's $5 debit fee: How bad will the backlash be?

September 30, 2011, at 4:35 PM

The news that BofA customers will soon shoulder a monthly charge for debit purchases sparks outrage — and threats to abandon the bank altogether

A trader looks concerned at the New York Stock Exchange: Europe's debt crisis is causing many to question whether stocks are no longer the promising investment they once were.

Is investing in stocks too frighteningly risky?

September 29, 2011, at 2:41 PM

The dizzying ups and downs of equities markets are scaring investors all around the world — and some prognosticators believe a crash is inevitable

Today, only 45 percent of non-interest checking accounts are free of charges, compared to 65 percent just a year ago.

Why free checking is 'on the endangered list': 3 theories

September 27, 2011, at 1:11 PM

In case you need another reason to be angry at the banking industry, the once-ubiquitous free checking account is reportedly going the way of the dodo

Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange: The Dow's Thursday crash capped a 5.9 percent decline over two days, which is the worst slide since late 2008.

Global market meltdown: Are stocks going to crash?

September 23, 2011, at 12:20 PM

Abroad, the bear market has arrived. And many U.S. investors fear things will only get worse

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday morning: Bracing for another September of Doom?

The stock market's history of September swoons: By the numbers

September 7, 2011, at 11:47 AM

This month is notoriously the worst for stocks. And once again, we're off to a lousy start

A trader on the New York Stock Exchange: Stocks are trading cheaply relative to earnings and some are saying it's time to buy.

Are stocks really a bargain right now?

August 15, 2011, at 11:32 AM

Analysts are split on whether the volatile market means investors should buy in or sell out

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange: This week saw four straight days of 400-point swings on the Dow Jones Industrial Average -- the most in its history.

The Dow roller coaster: When will it stop?

August 12, 2011, at 12:06 PM

After a week of historic stock market volatility, no one's sure if the worst is behind us — or if we're trapped on a long, bumpy ride without any Dramamine

Stephen Colbert scored a comic victory Wednesday night when mocking the New York Post's absurd stock market headline.

Stephen Colbert's evisceration of the New York Post's Dow cover

August 11, 2011, at 3:34 PM

After the New York City tabloid runs a bafflingly ribald front-page headline, the late-night comedian gets the last laugh

A New York Stock Exchange ticker shows Monday's massive stock market drop -- the steepest one-day decline since the 2008 financial crisis.

The stock market's frightening volatility: Is it 2008 all over again?

August 9, 2011, at 12:28 PM

Turbulent markets, panicked investors, imperiled financial institutions... sound familiar?

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Thursday, when the stock market had its worst one-day plunge in years.

The Dow's 'scary' collapse: 6 theories

August 5, 2011, at 9:34 AM

Stocks took their sharpest drop in more than two years on Thursday. What caused the panic?

Male investors could take some pointers from their female counterparts: Research reveals that women have more self-control, and therefore take fewer risks in the market.

Why women are better investors

June 17, 2011, at 10:54 AM

A new study suggests that the risk-averse strategy of many female investors yields more profit than men's more frenetic, reactive tactics

Home prices have fallen to their lowest level in nearly a decade, and commentors are blaming everyone from President Obama to homeowners themselves.

The double-dip housing plunge: 5 theories

June 2, 2011, at 6:45 AM

After bouncing off their recession-time lows, home prices are sinking again. Whose fault is it?

Roughly 39 percent of homes sold last month were distressed or discounted sales.

America's falling house prices: By the numbers

March 31, 2011, at 4:31 PM

Home prices are slipping across the U.S., leading to fears of a double dip recession. Here's a quick rundown of the sobering real-estate stats

In what may be the beginning of a tough new trend, Chase ATMs (in Illinois, first) are charging non-Chase customers $5 withdrawal fees.

The $5 ATM fee: Coming to a bank near you?

March 17, 2011, at 11:12 AM

Some of the country's biggest banks, including Chase, are reversing expectations and hiking the unpopular fees. Ouch, that hurts...

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