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Now That Obesity Is Classified as a ‘Disease’ …

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The American Medical Association's decision to classify obesity as a disease will impact physicians, patients, insurers and pharmaceutical companies.

Consumer Group Urges Caution on Splenda Use

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Center for Science in the Public Interest moved Splenda from its "safe" category to "caution" after a study links it to leukemia in rodents.

You’re Never Too Old to Nap: Top Shelf Spas

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
In our fast-paced world, taking some time to unwind can often be the best way to spend your money. One option: an upscale spa, like at the Ritz-Carlton.

Stock Caution: Risky Summer Ahead

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Keep an eye of the SPY ETF as it can be a warning signal over the summer for a move down in the market.

How the New Energy Boom Helps Manufacturing

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If there's one force at hand that's powering the American recovery, it's the boom in fracking, and the result of cheaper fuel powering a new manufacturing boom

‘Reckless Endangerment’ Reveals Roots of Financial Crisis — Summer Reading

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The housing crisis actually started well back in the 1990s -- and the madness and ethos that got it started are still with us today. Forewarned is forearmed.

‘ABC of Stock Speculation’ Is Surprisingly Sensible — Summer Reading

By Carla Lake, InvestorPlace Staff
Don't get turned off by the title -- this century-old trading primer has great advice for speculators and long-term investors alike.

AUDIO: Like Father, Like Son? Not Necessarily

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A father-son wealth management team chats about what you can learn from your parents, how different generations view money, and what strategies remain timeless.

American Airlines to Squeeze More Seats on Planes

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
American Airlines says it will add an unspecified number of seats to its existing fleet of Boeing 737s and MD-80s to boost ticket and fee revenue.

Caterpillar Pulls Boy Scout Funding

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Caterpillar has declined a $25,000 funding request and says it will no longer donate to the Boy Scouts due to their discrimination against homosexuals.

Leading Fitness & Health Magazine Publisher Shuts Down

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The wife of late exercise and fitness magazine publisher Robert Kennedy says that his publishing company Canusa shut down on Friday.

5 Simple Tips for Successful Stock Trading

By Richard Band
Squeezing out an extra nickel or dime every trade is especially important for those with less money to invest. Here are five easy way to make that happen.

PODCAST: How to Get the Most Bang for Your Tuition Buck

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alyssa Oursler chats with Bankrate analyst Jessica Patel about which college degrees provide the best and worst value.

Marvel vs. DC Superheros: Which Movies Make More?

By Adam Benjamin, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The Marvel vs. DC debate has been going on for decades. But which comic book company has had better box-office success?

Time Is Priceless: Top Shelf Watches

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Watches might seem like little more than a practical way to keep time, but they can be so much more. Take a look at some the most luxurious pieces out there.

Procter & Gamble Apologizes, Pulls Sexist Swiffer Ad

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A recent Swiffer ad put Rosie the Riveter back in the kitchen ... and consumers sure weren't pleased.

Whole Foods Denies It Banned Speaking Spanish

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Two workers at a New Mexico Whole Foods Market say they were suspended for protesting an English-only policy, but the company denies that it has such a policy.

‘Lean In’ Wisdom Isn’t Just for Women — Summer Reading

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Possession of a Y chromosome doesn't mean you should skip this book -- its precepts are universal in our status-obsessed society.

Restaurants: Get Fit or Get Fat

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Offering everything from fried fish to Fritos, these food chains are opting to pass on the health craze and instead keep pushing the caloric boundaries.
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