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Upside to Higher Gas Prices?

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:23:39 GMT

Is there an upside to skyrocketing gas prices? SmartMoney's Quentin Fottrell thinks so and stops on Mean Street to make his case. Photo: AP.

What the Oscars Won't Say

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:40:35 GMT

Quentin Fottrell on Lunch Break discusses why the Academy Awards serves another more practical function: It helps bring star-struck film buffs into cinemas during a traditionally slow time of year.

5 Markets Beating the Housing Bust

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:37:05 GMT

Stocks aren't the only investments returning to pre-downturn levels. In some cities, home prices have recovered and in some cases even surpassed 2008 levels. AnnaMaria Andriotis has details on The News Hub. Photo: AP

Romney Pushes Across-the-Board Tax Cuts

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:17:42 GMT

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney called Wednesday for an across-the-board cut in individual tax rates and the elimination of the Alternative Minimum Tax. Patrick O'Connor has details on The News Hub. Photo: AP

Watching Oscar Contenders On the Cheap

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:40:06 GMT

SmartMoney's Kelli Grant explains ways to save on movies this Academy Awards season.

Owning Company Stock in 401(k) Could Cost You

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:11:57 GMT

SmartMoney columnist Brett Arends is on Mean Street to make the point that among the many dumb investment decisions one can make, owning your company stock in your 401(k) ranks near the top of that list. Photo: Reuters.

Obama Tax Plan: Just Political Posturing?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:02:04 GMT

Does President Obama's proposed revamp of the corporate tax laws have any shot at becoming law? Barron's Washington editor Jim McTague checks in on Mean Street to discuss. Photo: Reuters.

Think You're a Smart Investor? Check Your DNA

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:58:28 GMT

WSJ's Jason Zweig, 'The Intelligent Investor', stops by Mean Street to discuss a new research study that suggests one's ability to make smart or risky investment decisions could be traced to his or her DNA. Photo: Getty Images.

Living to 100? That Will Be $3.5 Million

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:52:17 GMT

The average centenarian will spend more than he or she may expect in their later years. Jonnelle Marte on Lunch Break explains where all that money goes.

Tithes That Can Bind

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:47:29 GMT

Well-meaning givers can put their financial security at risk when they tithe too much, financial advisers say.