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Money flows across border
by
Scott Tong
Feb 7, 2012
As Western Union earnings show, the global remittance business is at record levels.
Facebook: An IPO Explainer
by
Heidi Moore
Feb 1, 2012
Facebook's going public. What does that even mean?
Steady and conservative: The Nebraska Way
by
David Gura
Jan 31, 2012
Risk-averse Nebraskans avoided the housing bust and -- thanks to high crop prices -- many are thriving.
'Education is the most important thing'
Jan 27, 2012
Credit union officer Niki Wong discusses how many Asian American households handle their personal finances.
Attitudes changing on divide between rich and poor
Jan 11, 2012
A Pew survey says Americans now think the conflict between rich and poor is more important than between whites and blacks or immigrants and the native-born.
PODCAST: A not-so-Kodak moment
by
Mary Dooe
Jan 5, 2012
Boeing will close a military aircraft factory in Wichita, Kansas, laying off 2,000 workers over two years. The European Union could soon begin cracking down on how online companies use personal data. Shares of Netflix soared yesterday after data showed that users watched over 2 billion hours of TV and movies last quarter. And in this week's Attitude Check with Gallup, we look at the extent to which the 2012 election will focus on economic issues.
Popular candidates in Iowa can’t count on donations
Jan 4, 2012
Rick Santorum is the latest GOP candidate to face the problem of increasing popularity without an increase in political dollars.
Eurozone may end up failed currency union
Jan 4, 2012
The 17 nations sharing the euro as a common currency struggle to keep the eurozone together. Historically, currency unions have a poor track record.
Cadillac optimistic for 2012, Lincoln still struggling
Jan 3, 2012
Next week, carmakers will unveil their new models at the North American International Auto Show. Cadillac hopes to make a strong showing in the luxury category, but it's a different story for Ford's struggling Lincoln brand.
PODCAST: Central Time takes center stage
by
Mary Dooe
Jan 3, 2012
Today's Iowa caucuses mark the start of the 2012 election season. While the car brand Cadillac is expecting a strong year ahead, with a focus on becoming a global brand -- but Ford's Lincoln isn't going to be quite so lucky. Manufacturing hiring is finally picking up, but this time around companies are looking for more skilled workers. And Steve Chiotakis heads to the junk yard with Paddy Hirsch to understand junk bonds.