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In the Mediterranean waters near Giglio, treasure hunters are preparing to dive after the lost loot of the Costa Concordia. But the riches that went down with that cruise ship pale next to what one wreck hunter thinks he's found off the coast of Massachusetts: $3 billion in platinum.
The 10 Worst States to Retire In: They're Frosty and Costly
2:55PM 1/13/2012
TopRetirements.com has named the 10 worst states in which to retire, based in factors such as taxes and climate. Every retirement is unique, but before you end up living out your golden years chilly and underfunded, check out this list.
This Thanksgiving, Don't Forget to Thank Canada for Your Dinner
3:20AM 11/24/2011
When it comes to eating locally, it's hard to beat the original Thanksgiving dinner. Today's holiday diners have far more options than the Pilgrims, and the string beans, sweet potatoes, cranberries and such on your table may come from abroad -- but they probably didn't have to come too far.
5 Hot Utility Stocks After Early Snowstorm's Winter Wipeout
8:45AM 11/01/2011
Utility stocks were down Monday in the wake of the wicked winter storm that tossed the Northeast over the weekend. But it's on panicky days like these that long-term investors want to be taking a second look at utilities. Not only are they less volatile than fast-growing tech stocks, some pay hefty dividends.
The amount of student loan debt in America will exceed $1 trillion this year, and this week, President Obama acted to ease the burden on millions of college graduates. Which states need that help the most? 24/7 Wall Street breaks down
the 10 states with the worst levels of student debt.
Consumer advocate and Democrat Elizabeth Warren will enter the Massachusetts Senate primary for a shot at challenging incumbent Republican Scott Brown for his seat. Warren will formally declare she's running on Wednesday, Kyle Sullivan, a Warren spokesman, said. She plans to greet commuters in Boston and make other stops during the day across the state.
The 10 States That Pay Out the Biggest Lottery Jackpots
11:00AM 5/03/2011
Lotteries are big businesses in most states, and they can provide windfalls for both the winning ticket-holders and state coffers. But which states give the most back to ticket-holders and through government services?
Health Discount Scams Targeting Those Seeking Low-Cost Insurance
11:00AM 3/07/2011
As the nation's health care debate reheats, and effects of the recession grind on, state officials are battling scams that target consumers seeking low-cost health insurance.
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has announced judgments against two New Jersey companies -- and three...
Wall Street and the media have been fixated with the debt crises in countries such as Greece, Portugal and Ireland. But we're not hearing nearly enough about a much bigger economy closer to home that's on the brink of disaster. We're talking about California -- the eighth largest economy in the...
Another Way Banks Make Everyone Pay: The MERS Mortgage Mess
1:00PM 2/16/2011
Banks created the Mortgage Electronic Registration System to save themselves a boatload in fees by keeping mortgage transfers off the books of local governments. Now, a New York judge says the whole system violates state law, and banks holding MERS mortgages there can't foreclose. Where will this disaster go from here?
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