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Is France the euro nation to worry about?
Hugh Schofield Sep 11, 2012
The euro's second-largest economy (and the man who leads it) has been in the spotlight recently. France finds itself in a similar bind as Greece, Italy and Spain -- how do you balance the state budget without crippling economic growth?
Paul Ryan's deficit plan could learn from UK
Stephen Beard Sep 4, 2012
GOP vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan wants to slash the deficit through major spending cuts. A similar plan is already being carried out in the UK.
France weighs the cost of preserving its churches
John Laurenson Sep 4, 2012
France has more churches than any country in Europe, but some believe the cost of preserving these ancient structures is getting too high.
Growth in the euro economies not horrible, but not good
Jeff Horwich Aug 14, 2012
The new numbers out on the eurozone weren't as abysmal as expected, but they're not good either.
Germany and France hold steady, but don't grow much
Christopher Werth Aug 14, 2012
Happiness is relative in Europe these days: Investors are cheering news the euro area's top economies did not turn in the abysmal results many had expected. Instead, things are just "garden-variety" bad.
Inside vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan's budget plan
David Gura Aug 15, 2012
Wisconsin congressman and now Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan will be in Iowa today, talking with voters at the state fair. It'll be Ryan's first solo-appearance since Mitt Romney announced Ryan as his running mate on Saturday.
Warning: 'Fiscal cliffs' may be ahead
Bob Moon Aug 10, 2012
A host of tax increases for the wealthy and cuts to deductions and credits may cause some steep drops in Americans' incomes.
England, France facing more financial struggles
Christopher Werth Aug 8, 2012
The Bank of England forecasts this morning the U.K. economy will not grow at all in the coming quarter. Across the channel, the French central bank says the euro's second-largest economy is headed for its own recession. And Germany's being infected by all this through its exports, which fell in June.
Cayman Islands could tax foreign workers
Jeremy Hobson Aug 6, 2012
The British territory has $91,000 registered companies, including 235 banks. But now, because of pressure to plug a budget hole, the government is proposing a 10 percent income tax on foreign workers.
Frugal travels
Meg Favreau Aug 6, 2012
Meg Favreau of Wisebread.com shares tips on how to travel well without emptying your wallet.
