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Trouble Is Looming for Cable TV Companies

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's easy to figure out why cable TV companies are in a tough spot right now. Figuring out a solution, on the other hand? That's the real problem.

The Fiscal Cliff Will Clobber The Middle Class

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
With the impending fiscal cliff on the horizon, investors and taxpayers should know middle class tax rates could hit nearly 50% if a solution isn't found soon

The Specter of Student Debt Is Bigger Than You Think

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The accelerating indebtedness of young college graduates is a huge headwind for the economy as a whole.

Netflix CEO in Hot Water Over FB Post

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The SEC is discussing whether to go after Netflix CEO Reed Hastings after he posted business information on his Facebook page.

Starbucks Volunteers to Pay More Taxes

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Coffee giant Starbucks, in trouble with the U.K. government over taxes, has volunteered to limit its deductions and pay more.

5 Ways Labor Stoppages Can Cost You

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
2012 has seen 11 major work stoppages this year, with many of them demonstrating just how big -- and how broad -- a strike's impact can be.

Macy’s Holiday Plan: A 48-Hour Brain Fart

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
No one's complaining that Macy's is taking a page out of Walmart and Target's book with extended holiday hours; the move just makes little sense.

An Investor’s Guide to The Fiscal Cliff

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These days, you can't turn on the television, turn up the radio or log onto the internet without hearing something about the Fiscal Cliff. Here's a closer look

Price of This Kitchen Staple Could Double in January

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A lack of legislative action on the part of Congress may push the price of milk to $8 per gallon.

18 Jobs With the Best Prospects for 2013

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A new report from CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists details jobs that should grow strongly in 2013.

5 U.S. Companies Bringing Jobs Back Home

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
There's plenty of room for improvement, but Apple and a few other big-name companies are slowly bringing overseas jobs back to America.

LEGO Builds a Boy’s Discontinued Dream

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
The Danish maker of toy building blocks has made the holiday bright for an autistic boy in Massachusetts.

‘Call of Duty’ Sales Top Hollywood’s Highest Grossers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Activision's "Call of Duty: Black Ops 2" video game has generated sales of $1 billion in 16 days, topping ticket sales for a number of big Hollywood films.

Smell This! Pizza Hut Creates a Special-Edition Perfume

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
'Eau de Pizza Hut,' a perfume from Pizza Hut, is being sent out to 100 lucky fans of the company's Facebook page.

The Market’s 5 Most Disappointing Business Ideas EVER

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Plenty of business ideas seem like winners when first unveiled, as most of them are big hits with consumers. As time goes on, however --…

4 Rules for Grads Swimming in Student Debt

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you've recently graduated college, you might feel overwhelmed by the particulars of loan repayment. Here's what you need to know.

Effective Alzheimer’s Drugs May Be Just Three Years Away

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
New research, both by scientists and the big drug companies, is leading to increased hope for sufferers of Alzheimer's disease.

Ford Tries to Give Lincoln a New Spin

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Ford is rebranding its venerable Lincoln cars with a new name, a new image and a new attitude.

‘Hunger Games’ Author Targets New Audience With Next Book

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Suzanne Collins has a new, younger and more personal book coming out next year. It's called Year of the Jungle.
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