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Government ups air bag warning to 7.8 million vehicles 10/22/2014 05:50pm • DETROIT (AP) -- The U.S. government is now urging the owners of nearly 8 million cars and trucks to have the air bags repaired because of a potential hazard.The government's auto safety agency says inflator mechanisms can rupture when the bags are deployed, causing metal fragments to fly out.But car Put a lid on your 5 biggest retirement expenses 10/21/2014 12:00am • People tend to spend an average of about 20 percent less after they retire. We no longer have to pay Social Security payroll tax. We spend less for clothes, commuting and childcare. And we don't have to save for retirement or our kids' college education. Household expenses steadily decline with Prosecutors: Suspect plotted to kill 9 witnesses 10/17/2014 11:50pm • MARTINEZ, Calif. (AP) -- A Northern California man awaiting trial for insurance fraud has been charged with plotting to kill nine witnesses set to testify against him.Contra Costa County prosecutors say a grand jury on Friday indicted Charles Waldo, of Pittsburg, after he allegedly conspired with ot Troubled markets ... Apple rollout ... Detroit bankruptcy 10/16/2014 07:40am • NEW YORK (AP) -- Investors will be looking for a rebound from the stock market slump when trading resumes later today. Asian stocks sank Thursday after yesterday's torrid session on Wall Street. Meanwhile, the price of oil continued to fall to new lows. Benchmark U.S. crude was down 93 cents at $80. Xfinity has bold plans in NASCAR coverage 10/16/2014 01:20am • DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- High above the city in Philadelphia's tallest skyscraper, NASCAR's potential future zooms into focus on a 140-inch screen.It's also just as clear on a mobile device.There could be a channel dedicated to your favorite driver. Want the latest news on J The Notebook That Will Change How You Think About Money Forever 10/15/2014 12:00am • You know you should save more. You want to save more -- even if it's just a little. And yet somehow, by the end of the month, you're eating ramen and digging for transit tokens out of the bottom of your briefcase or purse (because maybe you can trade them for quarters at work?). Where does all the m Ask Andrew: Confusing Closing Costs 10/14/2014 11:15am • This sponsored, biweekly Q&A column is written by Andrew Goodman, broker/owner of Goodman, Realtors. Based in Bethesda, Andrew serves clients in Maryland, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Please submit comments, questions, and opinions in the comments section or via email. Question: What US eyes sale of NY's Waldorf hotel to Chinese firm 10/13/2014 04:00pm • MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- Concerned about potential security risks, the U.S. government is taking a close look at last week's sale of New York's iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel to a Chinese insurance company.U.S. officials said Monday they are reviewing the Oct. 6 purchase of Stocks lower...Financial concerns among private health insurance holders...China trade up 10/13/2014 07:40am • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- International stock markets turned lower today, shrugging off robust Chinese trade figures as investors exited riskier assets after concerns resurfaced about the global economic outlook. Futures point to a lower opening on Wall Street today. Benchmark U.S. crude oil plunge 5 reasons your credit score is more important than your GPA 10/13/2014 12:00am • If you're a college student, you're probably working hard to keep your grade-point average looking sharp. After all, your GPA could be your ticket to graduate school, a competitive internship or maybe even your dream job. But if you're hitting the books so hard that you're ignoring another impo Tesla and PepsiCo are big market movers 10/10/2014 05:30pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:NYSEPepsiCo Inc., up $1.08 to $94.65The soda and snack maker's stock extended its gains after it reported a rise in third-quarter profit earlier this week.Ventas Inc., Mont. Co. cab companies push for legislation to ease burdens 10/09/2014 07:04pm • WASHINGTON -- The taxi industry is fighting back against newcomers Uber and Lyft, just two of the car services that are taking a bite out of business for cabbies across the country. Wednesday afternoon, cab drivers in D.C. jammed the streets in front of the Wilson Building and filled the air with A Financial Planning Guide for Singles 10/09/2014 12:00am • No single person is an island when it comes to financial planning. Those who have been single lifelong, as well as those who find themselves single in the middle of their lives due to divorce or the death of a spouse, have a unique array of financial complications and considerations, financial advi How to Start Saving Early for the Holidays 10/09/2014 12:00am • Some people like to plan ahead and start their holiday shopping early, while others would prefer to wait until Halloween is over. Either way, there are a few things you can do right now that will help you feel prepared going into the holiday season to spend money on gifts, entertaining and travel. I Video shows officer using stun gun in traffic stop 10/08/2014 01:10am • HAMMOND, Ind. (AP) -- A cellphone video released Tuesday shows police in Indiana breaking a car window then using a stun gun on a man after police stopped the driver for not wearing a seat belt.The video, recorded by the driver's 14-year-old son, captured a Sept. 24 confrontation between two adu