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Warning: Cat Food Recall in 25 States

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Bags of cat food are being recalled in 25 states due to a problem with the amount of vitamin B1 in the mix.

Angry Dog Lovers Threaten Micheal Vick on Facebook

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
NFL quarterback and former convict Michael Vick is canceling a planned book signing tour after receiving several threats.

H&R Block Error Could Delay 600K Tax Returns

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A software error for tax preparer H&R Block could delay up to 600,000 returns by up to six weeks.

This Isn’t About Sandberg — It’s About You

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Facebook exec's book is making a lot of noise -- but if you listen closely, you can just make out what's really going on here.

5 High-Tech Resources to Help at Tax Time

By Jeff Reeves
These apps and products can help answer your questions, find deductions, and even file your tax returns.

7 Helpful Homeowner Tax Tips

By Jeff Reeves
The easiest way for a family to get more than just the standard deduction from the Internal Revenue Service is to claim tax breaks related to a house.

Top 10 Used Cars Under $10K

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Ford has placed four vehicles on this year's list from Cars.com of the most affordable and reliable used cars under $10,000.

Don’t Dig Deep Into Debt for a ‘Dream School’

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Many students pay a premium to attend a “dream school," but sometimes the experience doesn't outweigh the heavy debt they're saddled with.

Ethanol Law Could Lead to Rise in Gas Prices

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A spike in the cost of ethanol for gasoline might lead to an increase in the price at the pump ... and soon.

Cool Ranch Taco Delay Causes Taco Bell Revolt

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Some local delays in the launch of the new Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos by Taco Bell is causing rage among fans.

Moms: Take Unsafe Ingredients Out of Kraft Mac & Cheese

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Two moms with food blogs are petitioning Kraft to remove yellow dyes from its iconic Macaroni & Cheese meals.

Sears, JCP Pull Ads From ‘SNL’ Over Offensive Skit

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
The American Family Association is urging advertisers to boycott 'Saturday Night Live' after a skit featured Jesus as a murderer.

Gasp! Study Claims Mother Teresa Was No Saint

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A new study is calling into question how much Mother Teresa's works actually accomplished.

Mark Cuban Faces Insider Trading Trial

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Celebrity businessman and NBA owner Mark Cuban will go to court in June to battle an insider trading lawsuit.

Does Anyone Win in the Martha Stewart Trial?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The retail trial of the century pits Macy's against Martha Stewart and JCPenney. Who will come out on top in this three-ring circus? Let's take a look.

Victoria’s Secret Sets Its Sights on Tweens

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Victoria's Secret, along with other well-known women's clothiers, are trying to move into intimate apparel for tween girls.

Forbes: 2013’s Top 10 Billionaires

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Forbes has put together its 2013 list of the world's richest people, and Mexico's Carlos Slim is at the top of the list for the fourth year running.

Raucous Week on Wall Street: Europe, Bernanke Lead the Way

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
February saw a rise in the major indexes however they have a lot of work to do for the remainder of the year, and here are some factors to consider on the way

More Than Two Sides to the Telecommuting ‘Debate’

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Marissa Mayer of Yahoo sparked a mini-controversy with her move to curtail working from home. Fine ... but the discussion presupposes a false dichotomy.
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