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The enduring impact of the fiscal cliff
Mark Garrison Jan 31, 2013
The fiscal cliff debate may have ended on January 1st, but if you thought that was the last you'd heard of it, think again.
GDP drops 0.1 percent but other economic indicators continue to rise
Mark Garrison Jan 30, 2013
A Commerce Department report out today shows that GDP fell 0.1 percent last quarter, but consumer spending, business investment and employment continue to rise.
Retail sales increased by a half percent last month
Jeremy Hobson Jan 16, 2013
Despite the impending fiscal cliff, consumer spending turned out to be higher than expected this holiday season.
Top 10 kids' education apps that don't suck
Jeff Tyler Dec 21, 2012
Common Sense Media reviews educational apps for kids and shared these 10 recommendations.
Dentistry for kids proves a hot career field
Mark Garrison Dec 19, 2012
Pediatric dentistry is the fastest-growing dental specialty, as rising demand by parents makes it lucrative--and the kids make it fun.
Federal Trade Commission investigating privacy in kids' apps
Kai Ryssdal Dec 10, 2012
The FTC is concerned about the data being collected through the mobile apps kids play with.
A Sandy sales bump?
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Oct 31, 2012
As stricken homeowners dig out, home-improvement sales should see a boost.
Economists encouraged by third-quarter growth
Mark Garrison Oct 26, 2012
The government is estimating U.S. GDP grew two percent for the past three months. The figure is better than economists had expected -- but then again, they weren't expecting much.
Retailers report another strong sales month
Jeff Horwich Oct 15, 2012
U.S. retail sales rose 1.1 percent in September with Americans spending more on cars, electronics and gas.
Weighing the true cost of childcare
Dan Gorenstein Oct 10, 2012
With childcare costs on the rise, it may be more affordable for some parents to stay home with the kids. But there are hidden costs.
