Reuters: Money

Buy a house, and other forced savings

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:47:32 -0500

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - This is America Saves Week, one of those artificial holidays designed to convey a message. And the message is: Save more money.

Retirement advising prerequisite: Psych 101

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:58:30 -0500

(Reuters) - In 2005, after 20 years as a New York state trooper, Nicole Wilder was able to start her retirement at age 48.

More birthdays give wealthy unwanted gift: anxiety

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:15:08 -0500

(Reuters) - If you knew you would be around to blow out the candles at your 100th birthday party, would that change how you manage your money today?

Pawnshops for prosperous accept wine as collateral

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:36:29 -0500

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Some U.S. pawnbrokers are taking liquid assets - literally.

How lies and legal problems snowball

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:56:38 -0500

(Reuters) - Brokers who hide embarrassing legal troubles from their employers risk triggering a new set of problems that could be worse.

Rise in identity fraud tied to smartphone use

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:51:23 -0500

(Reuters) - Nearly 12 million Americans were victims of identity theft in 2011, an increase of 13 percent over 2010, according to a report released on Wednesday by the research firm Javelin Strategy...

Obama urges corporate tax cut, closing loopholes

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:04:06 -0500

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama made an opening offer in what could be a long negotiation with corporate America on Wednesday, putting forward his first detailed plan to cut the...

Apple shareholders to meet as stock at record high

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:19:21 -0500

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook is in an enviable position - market leading products, a $98 billion warchest and a seemingly gravity-defying stock price.

Analysis: Goldman's top brass gun for cash bonuses

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:36:03 -0500

(Reuters) - While Wall Street slashes pay and freezes cash awards, Goldman Sachs Group's top five executives may reap special bonuses of $10.5 million apiece if the firm hits historically easy profit...

Falling crop prices may be a harvest for retail

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:54:59 -0500

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Corn, wheat and cotton prices are expected to fall - and that could lead to gains in sectors far removed from the farm.