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Sears to raise cash through Canadian ops sale 10/02/2014 01:08pm • ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (AP) -- Sears, sorely in need of cash, is selling most of its stake in its Canadian unit to raise as much as $380 million.The rights offering to shareholders for the majority of its 51 percent stake in Sears Canada Inc. will give the retail How to Save on Halloween Costumes 10/02/2014 12:00am • At first glance, the price tag on that Halloween costume that your son or daughter is requesting can be just as scary as the latest horror movie. It seems like there's no way to give your kids the Halloween they want and deserve without forking over much more than you're comfortable spending. But th Study: The 20 most-ticketed vehicles in U.S. 10/01/2014 09:41am • WASHINGTON -- Move over, red sports cars. A new type of vehicle is whizzing by you on a list of the most-ticketed vehicles in the U.S. A study from Insurance.com looked at data from 526 models and more than 557,000 recent customers to determine which vehicles receive the most speeding tickets and 3 Facts for Students to Know About For-Profit Colleges and Student Debt 10/01/2014 12:00am • Not all press is good press, especially when it comes to recent headlines about for-profit colleges. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau made news when it recently sued for-profit Corinthian Colleges, which operates schools under the Everest name , among others, for predatory lending. And wh Forget these 5 networking myths 10/01/2014 12:00am • Do you cringe when you hear about networking? It has a bad rap, but networking is simply about building relationships, which is the cornerstone of both life and every success. Forget these five networking myths that hold you back, and start using networking to your advantage. MYTH: It's about s 7 ways to save money on Halloween 10/01/2014 12:00am • You don't have to play trick or treat with your budget this Halloween when you plan those candy purchases and flex your crafting muscles to make decorations. The National Retail Federation estimates that consumers will spend $7.4 billion on Halloween this year, with the average person shelling o How to Pick the Best Baby Registry for You 10/01/2014 12:00am • One of the first things I did after learning I was pregnant was research the various baby registries that are out there. It is not that I am greedy or eagerly anticipating receiving gifts. Instead, I am using our baby registry as a shopping guideline for myself because otherwise I am positive I wou Can Technology Save the Family Dinner? 09/30/2014 12:00am • Judging by the research, one could easily conclude that home-cooked, family dinners are a veritable panacea to the major public health problems facing America today. Kids not eating enough fruits and vegetables? Several studies have confirmed that children and adolescents who eat family meals more 5 strategies for defeating a shopping addiction 09/30/2014 12:00am • Have you ever bought nonessential items, even when you knew you didn't have the money to cover the credit card bill? Have you ever talked yourself into an expensive purchase, even when you knew you'd be letting others down by doing so? Have you ever bought a bunch of items at once, n Stewart never considered retiring after Ward death 09/29/2014 06:10pm • JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) -- Tony Stewart said Monday he never considered retiring from racing following the death of Kevin Ward Jr.The three-time NASCAR champion talked with reporters Monday at his first news conference since a grand jury decided last week not to charg ATM fees keep climbing, survey says 09/29/2014 06:10pm • ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The penalty for using an ATM that is not affiliated with your bank rose 5 percent over the past year.The average fee for using an out-of-network ATM climbed to a new high of $4.35 per transaction, according to a survey released Monday by Bankrate.com Report: Gambling industry paid out $38B in taxes 09/29/2014 02:10pm • KIMBERLY PIERCEALL Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The gambling industry nationwide paid out a jackpot-worthy $38 billion in federal, state and local taxes in 2013, according to a report from the American Gaming Association.It's the first time the group has added tribal casinos, casino-game maker Macy's joins others in a big holiday hiring spree 09/29/2014 12:50pm • ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Macy's plans to hire about 86,000 seasonal holiday workers nationwide to bolster its stores, call centers and distribution hubs, a 3.6 percent increase from last year.The department store chain, which also operates Bloomingdale's, said Monday that Macy's holiday hiring up 3.6 pct 09/29/2014 10:30am • ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Macy's plans to hire about 86,000 seasonal holiday workers nationwide to bolster its stores, call centers and distribution hubs. That number represents a 3.6 percent increase from a year ago.The department store chain, which also operates Bloomingd Maryland Amazon shoppers will now pay 6% tax 09/28/2014 10:54am • WTOP's Kyle Cooper reports