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Too racy for JC Penney?

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Steve Henn | Jun 24, 2008
JC Penney is upset about a viral Web video with an ad showing two teenagers speed dressing. The ad, which wasn't made by the company, seems to encourage teenage sex. But Steve Henn reports the ad might be a good thing.
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Week on Wall Street

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Bob Moon | Jul 4, 2008
Stockbroker and business analyst David Johnson chats with host Bob Moon about what happened on Wall Street this week and what may lie ahead.
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Special interests step up in ad season

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Steve Henn | Jul 7, 2008
As political ad season approaches, special interest groups are stepping up their spending. Steve Henn reports moves by the Supreme Court indicate the limits on special interest spending may be more flexible.
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Lehman Brothers rewards bad times

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Jill Barshay | Jul 4, 2008
Troubled Wall Street investment bank Lehman Brothers is paying out 2008 bonuses this month -- even though Lehman's stock is down 65 percent since January. Jill Barshay reports the company's hoping to reverse that slide.
Posted In: Investing
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The dream of Dubai

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Sean Cole | Jul 4, 2008
Dubai aims to be the biggest and the best in every way, but as Sean Cole reports, there's debate as to whether the reality of Dubai lives up to the dream.
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Financial basic training for our troops

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Jeff Tyler | Jul 4, 2008
Most people are aware of the challenges troops face in combat, but what about their struggles with managing their finances? That often puts them in a whole different battle. Jeff Tyler reports.
Posted In: Savings
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Job market continues to crumble

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Bob Moon | Jul 4, 2008
The unemployment rate held steady in June at 5.5 percent, but the last two months have seen 124,000 jobs come off the payroll. Host Bob Moon looks at the latest numbers.
Posted In: Economy, Jobs
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Book Recommendation on Investing

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Chris Farrell | Jun 24, 2008
Question: Do you have a suggestion for a book on basic investing? I'm looking for something that covers the basic investment vehicles: stocks,...
Posted In: Investing
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O% interest

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Chris Farrell | Jun 26, 2008
Question: Ok Chris Farrell (or associate) I have a question that may give you a monetary migraine. I have approximately $7,000 in credit card debt ...
Posted In: Credit Cards
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I Don't Get It

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Chris Farrell | May 12, 2008
I got an email press release the other day trumpeting, among other things, the following:...

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