Four free Web sites give you an instant big picture on your saving, spending and retirement portfolio. But only one is the best. ( more)
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Here's where things are headed for Detroit's struggling auto brands as GM, Ford and Chrysler look for cuts. ( more)
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The numbers just keep getting scarier. Sun Microsystems is laying off up to 6,000. For Pepsi Bottling it's 3,150. And that Citigroup figure still sends chills down your spine. So how do you hold on to your job when it seems like no one is safe? ( more)
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These handcrafted home furnishings and leatherwear from small companies have one-of-a-kind allure. ( more)
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Shoppers assembled outside stores across the nation to hunt for bargains. ( more)
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These indie retailers face a make-or-break holiday season as they try to attract buyers worried about their wallets. ( more)
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Times are tough. But if you're still lucky to have a job, now is the time to focus on relationship building. Think of the capital expenditure as a sound investment in your future. Here are 25 ideas for workplace gift giving. ( more)
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The IIHS says the number of vehicles that win its top award has doubled in the past year. ( more)
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The Detroit automaker's desperate bid to stave off bankruptcy is the latest chapter in a steady slide that began more than 20 years ago. ( more)
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If Chrysler, Ford and GM can get through their mess, these are the products they hope will pull them out to the other side. ( more)
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It's almost Thanksgiving, so what better time to discuss turkeys? Of the business variety, of course. Normally the problem is finding enough turkeys to list. Not this year. By Allan Sloan, senior editor at large ( more)
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With consumers pinching pennies, prices of Blu-ray players, GPS devices and other tech toys are falling. ( more)
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Car dealers are fighting for survival, and maybe an upper hand, as business turns cold. ( more)
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Kelley Blue Book predicts how much these vehicles will hold their value. ( more)
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Black Diamond Equipment, a brand leader in climbing and backcountry skiing gear, is preparing to double revenues in the next five years. Check out three new products that will help the company reach its goal. ( more)
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The latest HD movie players create a picture so real, it's as if you're there. ( more)
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Apple's iPhone may have set the standard for a new generation of smartphones, but plenty of would-be competitors abound. Here are four top picks for the PDA-obsessed. ( more)
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Has the American consumer become roadkill? With GDP shrinking and consumer confidence cratering, even niche retailers like Cabela's, a hugely successful chain of hunting and outdoor-sports superstores, are feeling the pain. ( more)
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It's easy to point fingers but hard to pin down a single cause. Here are six big issues - and what they really mean for the future of the Big Three automakers. ( more)
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The S&P has sunk 27% since Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy. But a few Fortune 500 companies have flourished, due to an increased demand for cheap products, dropping input costs and undervalued shares. Here are the biggest gainers since Sept. 15. ( more)
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Online lending sites that facilitate loans between friends and family aren't immune to the economic meltdown, but they do offer an option to those in need of fast cash. ( more)
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The world's largest athletic shoemaker has ruled the sneaker business for decades. Here's a look at its biggest blockbusters - and its bets on the future. ( more)
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The season's smartest gift buys - for everyone on your list - in six different price categories, from less than $25 to more than $500. ( more)
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A financial crisis that began when the U.S. housing bubble popped has engulfed countries large and small around the world. ( more)
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Fortune partnered with AccountAbility, Csrnetwork and Asset4 to rank the world's 100 largest corporations by the quality of their commitment to social and environmental goals. Here's what makes the top 10 stand out. ( more)
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You've sent us an unprecedented number of questions about how to cope with this scary market. We've asked our top experts to help you out. ( more)
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A college education gets pricier every year. Here is a list of the 10 most expensive four-year colleges and universities this year, based on the latest data from The Chronicle of Higher Education. ( more)
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After a fire destroyed her manufacturing workshop, metal artist Wendy Stevens built a new business around her passion: creating steel handbags. ( more)
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You've heard of Peter Drucker, Jim Collins, and C.K. Prahalad. Here we introduce the next generation of management experts who are changing the way business gets done. ( more)
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Some new products are being delayed but others are just too important - or too far along - to hold off on. ( more)
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Real people across the country answer the question: How will Obama affect your wallet? And what do you think the new President and Congress needs to do to right the economy - both in the short run and the long term? ( more)
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Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook isn't the only star obscured by Steve Jobs' celebrity. Here's a sampling of the executive talent at Apple's core. ( more)
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Here's a look at what happened when 10 famous business leaders left their empires. ( more)
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Small companies account for more than 40% of the nation's payroll - and as the economy worsens, their staffing cuts reverberate through local communities. ( more)
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Ashley Brown and T.J. Gray have designed top-of-the line gear for almost every major athletic company. Now they're launching their own trail-running shoe brand: Xterra. ( more)
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On the long road to the White House, Barack Obama reached out to a diverse collection of economic thinkers. ( more)
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What will the new President mean for your wallet? See where President-elect Barack Obama stands on major economic issues. ( more)
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Our Web site makeover experts dissect an aging small-business site that needs a new look and modern navigation. Find out how to make your site credible and compelling. ( more)
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