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Citigroup Mortgage Whistleblower Receives $31 Million

Sherry Hunt a whistleblower against Citigroup received $31 million as part of a settlement between the bank and federal regulators over fraudulent mortgages.

Post-Holiday Pop Does Not Last Very Long

Problems in Europe continue to dominate the market news, but keep and eye on the CRB index which is flashing negative signals ahead

The Most Important Part of Investing: Diversification

Diversification is the name of the game when it comes to stock portfolios, and these three rules will help you maximize your portfolio returns over time.

Taco Bell’s Upcoming Menu Moves

Taco Bell CEO Greg Creed has outlined a few details about some additional menu changes coming to its restaurants across the U.S.

Trading Euro Misery with Gold

Not all Euro debt is the same and gold prices, while falling, still remain a better bet then the weakness of the Euro.

You Have More to Lose When You Panic

Staying invested in the market with a solid portfolio is the best way to gain wealth, and my chart will show you what bailing out too soon can mean to you.

5 Restaurant Chains That Put ‘Gluten-Free’ on the Menu

More and more restaurants are including menu items that don't contain rye, barley, wheat -- the three sources of gluten. Here's a look at five of them.

‘American Idol’s’ Jessica Sanchez to Get Lower Payout

Season 11 'American Idol' runner-up Jessica Sanchez could see a smaller paycheck than the show's previous second-place contestants.

5 Ways to Avoid the Next Facebook IPO Fiasco

The lessons from the Facebook IPO are numerous, and here are five that you can use to help seek out the next big company and stock winners.

Not Your Regular Bank Consumers: Unbanked Vs. Superbanked

According to a recent study, 10% of Americans fall into two opposite ends of the banking spectrum: 'unbanked' or 'superbanked.'

P&G to Make It Harder for Kids to Eat Tempting Tide Pods

In an effort to deter kids from eating bright-colored Tide Pods, P&G will package the laundry soap in a container with a double-latched lid.

How Kraft Mac & Cheese Got More People to ‘Like’ Them

Kraft Foods' official Facebook page boasts more than 1 million likes. That's pretty phenomenal considering that it had far fewer fans at the start of the year.

10 Reasons to Book a Vacation Rental Instead of a Hotel

Vacation rentals often offer many budget-friendly perks that make family vacations even more enjoyable.

175-Year Old Paper Quits Daily Publishing

To save money, the venerable New Orleans Times-Picayune will cut back from seven printed issues a week to three this fall.

10 Companies Piling on the CEO Perks

Some of America's top CEOs are rewarded with perks in addition to lofty paychecks. Here's a look at 10 companies who reward their execs with extras.

Typical CEOs Get Paid About $3K an Hour

According to a new study, the typical CEO earned nearly $10 million last year. Here's a look at how that compares to what most Americans bring in annually.

Is the Toxic Euro Corroding Gold?

Worries and problems with the eurozone and Euro are wreaking havoc on gold prices worldwide, and the end does not appear in sight to date.

Motorola Mobility Gets New CEO From Google

Dennis Woodside was appointed the new CEO of Motorola Mobility on Tuesday, replacing Sanjay Jha as Google completes its acquisition of the firm.

More Products Being ‘Made in USA’

According to a new survey, about two-thirds of American businesses have moved their plants to other locations during the past two years. Many moved to the U.S.