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It's Europe's Fault: They're Holding Back the Worldwide Recovery

12:00PM 10/24/2011

Many European nations have deficits that make the U.S. look thrifty, and over a year after their problems came to light, they're still holding the worldwide recovery back. But because they share the euro, normal solutions aren't available, which means the EU must bite the bullet and accept an orderly default, or watch matters spiral downward.

Save Yourself from the Dollar's Doom

9:00AM 8/20/2011

By Dan Caplinger

Currency, Personal Finance

Facing a national debt crisis, the threat of a double-dip recession, and an ongoing loss of national prestige, the U.S. is under pressure, and its currency is feeling the heat. Plenty of observers think the dollar's days are numbered. Here are several ways to protect your money from a catastrophic loss in value.

Could the U.S. Print Its Way Out of the Debt Crisis?

5:00PM 7/28/2011

By Catherine New

Economy, Currency

Everyone now knows the federal government is about to run up against its limit for borrowing money, but everyone also knows that governments can -- and do -- just print the stuff. Washington owns the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Could the way to sidestep this looming crisis be just making more money?

The Financial Landscape: Portugal Gets Shakier; DSK Case Gets Odder

11:00AM 7/06/2011

By Eamon Murphy

Economy, People, Currency, Market News

Portugal's economic health is at risk of collapse after Moody's cut its rating of the country's debt to junk status. Also at risk of collapse: The case against former IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn after The New York Post reported that his accuser was working two jobs -- as a maid and a prostitute.

The Financial Landscape: Dollar Losing Favor, Economy Losing Steam

11:15AM 6/28/2011

By Eamon Murphy

Economy, Currency

The long term isn't looking good for the greenback: Central bank managers don't see it keeping its status as the world's reserve currency. The short term's not looking so hot for the U.S. economy either: Housing prices are down another 4% year over year, and confidence is falling.

The Financial Landscape: Gas Is Falling; the Euro's Failing; U.S. Bondholders, Start Bailing

11:45AM 6/27/2011

By Eamon Murphy

Energy, Economy, Currency

Even before the International Energy Agency and the White House announced they were releasing billions of gallons or oil from fuel reserves, gas prices were falling. In the past two weeks, a gallon is down more than 11 cents. Also falling -- hopes for the euro, and the outlook for U.S. Treasury bonds.

The Financial Landscape: It's All Business at the Supreme Court; EU Firms Up on Greece

10:15AM 6/24/2011

By Eamon Murphy

Economy, Health Care, Google , Currency, Stocks in the News

It's a good day to be a drugmaker after two pro-business Supreme Court rulings favored the industry. And it's an even better day for those who are counting on the EU bailing out Greece. But the folks at Google may want to search for "defense lawyers" -- they may be seeing subpoenas shortly.

Mirror, Mirror On the Wall Street: Does It Pay to Be a Copycat Investor?

7:00AM 5/28/2011

By Sheryl Nance-Nash

Investing, Apple, Investing Basics, Currency, Investment

Mirror investing lets you link your investment account to someone else's: When they make a trade, you automatically trade too. It guarantees that the person guiding you has skin in the game, but is it really wise to put your investment decisions in the hands of a stranger?

U.S. Currency Backed by Gold and Silver? Yes, But the 'U' Stands for Utah

8:30AM 5/26/2011

By Eamon Murphy

Economy, Currency

Earlier this year, the Utah state legislature passed a law making gold and silver coins legal tender. Now, a Salt Lake City-area numismatist hopes to set up a depository system that will allow Utahans to use gold and silver to pay for anything they want.

Bank Overdraft Fees Still Plague American Consumers

11:00AM 5/13/2011

By Sheryl Nance-Nash

Economy, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo & Co, Credit, Currency

Last year, the government changed the rules on debit card overdrafts, requiring banks to get customers' permission before allowing transactions that would lead to penalty fees. But despite the new rules, overdraft fees continue to be an expensive pain in the neck for millions of Americans.