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Student Debt: Lots of Noise, Little Progress

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Many talking heads will clamor about the looming interest rate hike for subsidized Stafford loans, but that only serves to oversimplify the much more complex issue of student debt.

Meet the 97-Month Car Loan

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Terms for auto loans are growing longer as car prices rise and buyers look to lower monthly costs in a lackluster economy.

CBS Joins Fox in Considering Going ‘Cable’

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The CEO of CBS says the network is considering ending broadcast transmissions in the region covered by wireless TV streaming service Aereo.

Buffett, Big Banks Have a Dirty Little Secret

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Big banks like Wells Fargo and U.S. Bancorp -- two of Buffett's favorites -- are still offering payday loans which prey on vulnerable borrowers.

Top 5 Things to Remember Before Tax Day

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The Walmart Foundation, United Way, National Disability Institute and Goodwill Industries have compiled a list of things taxpayers should keep in mind.

Investors Are Starting to Look Defensive

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
Markets are reacting to economic news released on Friday, but in the long term investors must be patient. Look for defensive plays including XLU, XLV and XLP

KFC to Make Biggest Product Launch in Decades

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
KFC is trying its biggest product change in history: its switching to boneless chicken.

Dunkin’ Donuts Tests Glazed Donut Egg Sandwich

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Dunkin' Donuts is testing a new breakfast sandwich featuring eggs and meat between two halves of a glazed donut.

Bank of America Branches Roll Out Radical Changes

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
In an effort to provide better advice and customer service, Bank of America is changing its lobbies and attitude.

Reebok Faces Protest Over Rapper Spokesman’s Rape Lyrics

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Shoe company Reebok is facing pressure to drop rapper Rick Ross after his lyrics about date-rape gained public awareness.

SEC Gives CEOs the OK to Post to FB, Twitter

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Senior executives are allowed to post company announcements on Facebook or via Twitter under a new decision by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

JCPenney CEO Hit With Massive Pay Cut

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
JCPenney CEO Ron Johnson did not receive a bonus or stock award for 2012, trimming his annual compensation significantly from 2011's $53.3 million.

Don’t Bet on AT&T and Verizon Breaking Up Vodafone

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
It would be the biggest M&A deal in history, but plenty of roadblocks remain.

My Little Pony Finds Unlikely Fans in Adult Males

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
In response to grown men's fascination with My Little Pony, Hasbro and Build-A-Bear Workshop are bringing out two new plush ponies.

Whoops! Macy’s Typo Allows Shoppers to Score $1,500 Necklace for $47

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A catalog typo had retailer Macy's selling a $1,500 gold necklace for about 3% of the price.

Small N.C. Town the Center of $600M Scam

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A Ponzi-style scheme in a small town in North Carolina has taken in more than 1 million people for $600 million.

FDA Approves Novel Type 2 Diabetes Drug

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A new treatment for type 2 diabetes has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

‘Foodbabe’ Blogger Gets Wish: Chipotle Discloses What’s In Its Burritos

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Chipotle announced it would disclose all of its ingredients and pledge to remove GMOs and other unhealthy ingredients on its menu, pleasing a popular food blogger.

3 CEOs Not Earning Their Keep

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
There's nothing worse than excessive CEO compensation with little to nothing to show for it. We look at three leaders who are simply paid way too much.
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