Miami's Condo Developers Adapt to Oversupply January 31, 2007 • Miami's market for condominiums has been a frenzy of buying and building. But now that it has cooled a bit, developers are learning how to move the units by new means.
Politics Minimum-Wage Battle Shifts Back to House January 31, 2007 • A Senate vote to end debate on a bill to raise the minimum wage does not mean President Bush will see legislation on his desk any time soon. A Republican move to add an amendment for $8.3 billion in business tax cuts will force more discussion in the House.
Politics Senate Eyes Votes on Iraq, Minimum Wage January 30, 2007 • Two immediate issues face the 110th Congress: raising the minimum wage and the Bush administration's policy in Iraq. The Senate votes Tuesday to end debate on both subjects.
What Does 'Gold-Plated' Health Care Look Like? January 29, 2007 • President Bush says individuals whose health-care coverage costs more than $7,500 annually — or families whose tab exceeds $15,000 — should pay taxes on their health benefits. A family provides a real-life example.
Consumer Groups Seek Cap on Credit Card Fees January 26, 2007 • At a Senate hearing, consumer advocates call on Congress to rein in what they say are abusive lending practices on the part of banks and credit card issuers. They also argued for a cap on credit card fees.
Credit Cards: Fees, Fees and More Fees January 26, 2007 • Credit card fees are rising, rewards are disappearing, and marketing campaigns for new products abound. What is happening in the credit card industry these days?
Obituaries Recalling a Former Miner Who Brought Change January 24, 2007 • Les Skramstad, a former mineworker who drew attention to asbestos-related disease in residents of Libby, Mont., died recently. Skramstad became the first Libby resident to win a jury award against mine owner, W.R. Grace Company. He later lobbied the government to assist asbestos victims and declare Libby a Superfund site.
National Classic Car Fans Flock to Arizona Auction January 24, 2007 • The Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction is the biggest event of its kind in the country. A quarter of a million people traveled to Scottsdale, Ariz., to see and buy the cars on display.
The Color of Money Time to Start Thinking About Taxes... January 23, 2007 • You've got just under three months to get your taxes done, and e-filing has made last-minute tax dashes easier than ever. Does it matter whether or not you file early?
The State of the Union: 2007 Bush Eyes Health-Insurance Tax Changes January 23, 2007 • Should Americans be able to deduct the cost of health-insurance premiums from their taxes? President Bush is expected to put forward such a proposal in his State of the Union address.
Florida Seeks to Slash Property Insurance Rates January 23, 2007 • Florida lawmakers pass a plan that could cut property insurance rates as much as 40 percent. They hope the legislation will reverse steep increases companies imposed in the wake of several damaging hurricanes.
Opinion Still Paying Off That Student Loan January 19, 2007 • What do you do when you're 43 and still overwhelmed by student-loan payments? Reflect on past decisions, plug away at the future and warn others not to get into the same mess.
Education Report: Cost of College Sways Final Choices January 19, 2007 • A UCLA survey of more than 270,000 college students finds many settled for a less-expensive option even if they were accepted at their first-choice school, citing affordability as the reason.
National Finding Affordable, Quality Child Care January 18, 2007 • Kenyatta Bakeer, who runs Wisdom Preschool in Los Angeles, discusses how she meets the needs of low- to middle-income families that are struggling to find suitable, affordable child care.
Motley Fool: Fantasy Investment Portfolio January 18, 2007 • If I have a chunk of money set aside for investing, how do I get started? In this month's edition of Motley Fool with co-founder David Gardner, we will create a fantasy portfolio of investments from scratch, and invest 10,000 imaginary dollars in an imaginary stock portfolio. Listeners will help pick the stocks.