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Who's Buying Your Next President? Sheldon Adelson Makes His Bid

5:25PM 1/31/2012

Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson has stirred up controversy recently for his $10 million in political help to the Newt Gingrich campaign -- but it's all perfectly legal. Still, with billionaires and corporations now able to make almost unlimited political donations, is the presidency for sale?

Colbert's Super PAC Has Raised Over $1 Million

12:30PM 1/31/2012

By The Associated Press

People, Media

Stephen Colbert's "super" PAC has raised a staggering $1 million. Political action committees were required to submit their financial reports to the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday. Colbert disclosed that as of Monday, his Americans for a Better Tomorrow PAC has raised more than $1.02 million.

How You Can Get a Taste of Mitt Romney's Low Tax Rate

11:23AM 1/25/2012

By Dan Caplinger

People, Taxes

On Tuesday, GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney released his tax returns, which showed he only paid about 14% of his $21.6 million income in taxes. You'll probably never have that kind of money, but you can use some of his methods to save on your own taxes.

Mitt Romney's Sweetest Tax Break: The Dirty Little Secret of Carried Interest

4:10PM 1/24/2012

By Bruce Watson

People, Features

Mitt Romney paid a lower tax rate on his $21.6 million income in 2010 than the average U.S. family. It's no secret how: He made his money from investments, not wages. But even people who favor low capital gains taxes might not approve if they understood more about a neat little income category he benefited from called "carried interest."

They Studied What?! 10 Celebrities with Surprising Graduate Degrees

1:00AM 1/16/2012

By Bruce Watson

People, Media

Whether you're a famous singer, comedian or movie star, it never hurts to have a backup plan. Little surprise, then, that many entertainers have also pursued graduate degrees. But while some went for the obvious educational path, these 10 performers chose far more surprising options.

OWS Prepares to Occupy Martin Luther King Jr. Day

6:00AM 1/13/2012

By Bruce Watson

Economy, People, Special Report

It's been a rough few months for the social justice activists of Occupy Wall Street. But on Sunday and Monday, the movement will take to the streets again to honor one of America's most famous protesters: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Beyond the Santorum Sweater Vest: 2012's Best Campaign Gear

11:15AM 1/11/2012

By Bruce Watson

People, Features

This week, Rick Santorum grabbed headlines when he offered campaign donors the sweater vest off his back. But the former senator faces a tough fight in the campaign merchandise contest. As GOP primary season heats up, here's our rundown of the winners and losers in the battle of the campaign swag.

Money Guru Suze Orman Pushes Her Own Brand of Plastic

5:20PM 1/09/2012

By Dan Caplinger

People, Credit Cards

Suze Orman is trying to succeed where the Kardashians failed. The host of the popular TV money show is offering a new prepaid card that works much the same way as a debit card. Her goal: Offer a credit card alternative that doesn't charge you an arm and a leg.

The 8 Biggest Financial Heroes and Villains of 2011

3:30PM 12/29/2011

By Eamon Murphy

Economy, People, Special Report

In a year saturated with big financial headlines, identifying the fiscal heroes and villains is bound to be an exercise in oversimplification. But DailyFinance is going to try: Herewith, we present our picks for the best and the worst of 2011.

Secret Santas Share the Wealth, $100 at a Time

10:30AM 12/20/2011

By Sheryl Nance-Nash

Economy, People, Features

You don't have to be a billionaire -- nor a jolly, white-bearded figure out of folklore -- to make the holiday season remarkably sweeter for a stranger. Or a lot of strangers. Over the past few years, ordinary people across the country have been taking up the calling of Larry Stewart, the original Secret Santa.