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Week's recalls: chandeliers, coffee makers, lamps

Crystal chandeliers with a dangerous tendency to fall, single-cup coffee makers that may spray scalding liquid on users and lamps that may start fires are among the consumer products recalled this week.

Box Office Preview: Audiences to take 'The Vow'

In what's shaping up to be a strong Valentine's weekend at the nation's theaters, four heartfelt newcomers are hoping to feel the love from smitten audiences.

Ill-timed fight erupts over money-market funds

A fight is breaking out between the money-market mutual fund industry and federal regulators. Whatever the outcome, investors will question whether they can continue to rely on money funds as a safe place to keep cash readily accessible.

    IRS to business owners: Did you file your 1099s?

    Business owners will find two new questions on their income tax forms this year:

    For college bound, a look at financial aid changes

    The mad dash to cobble together college funding will soon be under way.

    Romance & Finance: 5 financial tips for couples

    This may sound like a heartless thought, but Valentine's Day is tough on the wallet.

    Student debt pushing more people toward bankruptcy, lawyers say

    Student-loan debt is pushing an increasing number of young people and their parents toward bankruptcy, according to a survey released Tuesday.

    Moves to lower your tax bill

    Death and taxes might be certain, but the latter changes each year.

    610,000 ditched banks in 'fee-asco'

    Exactly three months ago, many bank customers were fuming. They didn't like big bank bailouts, and they didn't like the $5 debit card fees that Bank of America and other institutions were rolling out.

    Thieves preying on tax returns, IRS says

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - If you haven't filed your tax return yet, someone may have filed it for you.

    In anti-fee climate, banks quietly raise revenue elsewhere

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Three months after banks scrapped plans for debit card fees, it's becoming clearer how they intend to recoup money lost in the Dodd-Frank financial reform law.

    Ask the Experts: What looks attractive for investors?

    With the economy starting to perk up, investors are wondering where they should be looking next.

    Tax-related identity theft is growing problem

    Mark my words; we're going to be hearing a lot more about cyber-crooks stealing tax refund money.

    On The Money: The dirt on bonds

    Bonds add diversity to a portfolio. They also come in a variety of forms, from corporate and municipal to government.

    Priciest college rarely the best choice, authors say

    After reading Carol Stack and Ruth Vedviks' book on college financial aid, I came to one inescapable conclusion: It's much better to be a payee than a payer.

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