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**Money Talking**

Go beyond the headlines and economic jargon for a look at what’s happening in the business world and in the workplace – and why it matters in your life.

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Big Money in Schools Aug 24, 2012

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Summer’s coming to an end and that means it’s back to the classroom for millions of students around the country.

Why Has Wall Street Abandoned President Obama for Mitt Romney? Aug 17, 2012

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Wall Street threw its support behind Barack Obama in 2008, but this election cycle the tables have turned. Now, it's funneling most of its donations to Mitt Romney and conservative super PACs.

How Safe Are Money Market Funds? And the Mobile Payments Battle Aug 10, 2012

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Investors have been flocking to money market funds for decades, and today their total value stands at $2.5 trillion. Businesses, non-profits, government and individuals seem to think they're a sound investment, but how safe are they?

Is the Stock Market Broken? And the Chick-fil-A Boycott Aug 03, 2012

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This week a technical glitch in electronic trading sent the stocks of nearly 150 companies, like Bank of America and GE, on a wild ride.

It was the latest in a string of stock market snafus, including NASDAQ's botched Facebook IPO in May and the "flash crash" of 2010 when the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 600 points only to recover minutes later.

Has the Federal Reserve Run Out of Tools? And Drought Repercussions Jul 27, 2012

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The American economy is slowing down. GDP grew at a 1.5 percent rate in the second quarter, down from 1.9 percent in the first quarter, and anticipation is growing over what the Federal Reserve's policy-making committee will decide when it meets next week.

Do Star CEOs Turn Around Troubled Companies? And the Economics of the Olympics Jul 20, 2012

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Former tech darling, Yahoo, has been struggling in a world dominated by Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook. Even with an estimated 700 million users around the world, it’s had difficulty turning that reach into profits. This week, the company reported that revenues were down 1 percent for the quarter that finished June 30, and profits fell to $226 million from $237 million a year earlier.

Could Dodd-Frank Prevent Another Financial Crisis? Jul 13, 2012

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July 21 marks the two-year anniversary of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law, but the vast majority of the rules have yet to be finalized.

How Serious Is the Barclays LIBOR Scandal? Jul 06, 2012

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Heads are rolling at the British bank Barclays after it admitted to rigging a key interest rate known as the LIBOR — short for "London Interbank Offered Rate."

Future of Health Care Costs After Supreme Court Upholds Law Jun 29, 2012

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The long wait is over. The Supreme has ruled. The health care law stands (mostly).

How Pro-Business Is Today's Supreme Court? Jun 22, 2012

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Next week, the Supreme Court will decide the fate of President Barack Obama’s signature piece of legislation, the Affordable Care Act, which attempts to reorganize one fifth of the U.S. economy.

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