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Fuel hedges help Southwest profit

Jul 24, 2008
Southwest may be the only big U.S. carrier to have made any money in the first half of the year. And Dan Grech reports in stark contrast to its rivals, fuel costs are actually a big reason for its success.

Veterans could be getting more

Jul 24, 2008
The Department of Veterans Affairs has seen demand for its services soar, but many veterans don't know what's available to them. So this week, the Department rolls out its first ad campaign in 30 years. Jessica Lussenhop reports.

Detroit weathers depressed economy

Jul 24, 2008
Detroit has had a double whammy from home foreclosures and a faltering auto industry. So city leaders looking for investments from some unexpected places. Scott Tong reports.

WTO may not be close to deal

Jul 24, 2008
Negotiators are trying to reach a global trade deal by the weekend. Observers say the three-way deal is probably not going to happen, and that could hurt the world economy, as Stephen Beard reports.

529 Plans and Financial Aid

Jul 24, 2008
Question: I have read in your archives that money in 529 plans is considered a parental asset not a student asset in the college aid financial aid...

Discount per gallon if you use cash

Jul 24, 2008
A Massachusetts lawmaker is pushing to make gas cheaper if you pay with cash, with a potential savings of seven cents per gallon. Jeff Tyler reports how the discount could help independent gas stations.

Questioning a minimum wage increase

Jul 24, 2008
The Federal minimum wage has gone up 70 cents today to $6.55 an hour, which is still behind the wage level of two dozen states. Renita Jablonski explores what questions arise from the wage increase in a slow economy.

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U.S. deals with inflationary pressure

Jul 24, 2008
The Fed's latest report concludes we're facing increasing inflationary pressures amid slowing economic growth. Bob Moon talks to economics editor Chris Farrell, who still isn't convinced we have a lot to worry about.

Moscow may be difficult for U.S. expats

Jul 24, 2008
The consulting firm Mercer reports the cost of compensating expats has jumped by nearly 20 percent in the past 12 months, thanks to a weaker U.S....

Privacy suit may change tabloids

Jul 23, 2008
The legal fight in Britain surrounding what seems to be the perfect tabloid story could mean the end of the gossip rags as we know them. Stephen Beard reports.