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Frothy, yes, but don't call it a housing bubble

Home prices are overheating again but this is not a "housing bubble." Here's why.

10 Things Your Contractor May Not Be Telling You

So, you’ve finally hired a contractor for your home renovation. You’ve done your homework, checked references, and even have a written contract. You think you're ready to take it easy now and just leave everything up to the contractor. Well, think again! Even the most reputable contractors may not remember to warn you of the possible pitfalls of the remodeling process, and an unscrupulous contractor might deliberately conceal them as a way to pad their bill at the end. Prepare yourself for your next big project by taking a look at a few things that your contractor may not be telling you.

5 reasons to double down and buy stocks today

The U.S. economy is sound, prompting company insiders to purchase shares as the stock market has fallen, says Michael Brush.

Dow closes more than 200 points higher ahead of Fed meeting

U.S. stocks traded mostly higher Tuesday as investors eyed data ahead of the important Federal Reserve meeting that kicks off in one day.

US arms maker markets Christian-themed assault rifle

An arms maker in Florida is engraving Christian symbols on its assault rifles, in a marketing ploy denounced by a Muslim group as fomenting "hatred, division and violence."

Health cooperatives find the going tough

The federal marketplace was intended to increase competition, partly by creating consumer-led co-ops. But many new entrants have struggled, and several have folded.

How to slash energy costs to save thousands

Reducing energy costs on a daily basis can help you save in a big way.

Ferrari to keep loud sports cars in snub of SUVs, electrics

(Bloomberg) -- Ferrari plans to stick to making high-end sports cars, avoiding following the crowd with a sport utility vehicle or an electric model, as the traditional engine growl is part of what customers pay for.

Google does not intend to become a carmaker: executive

Google Inc. (GOOGL.O) does not intend to become a vehicle manufacturer, the company's managing director for Germany, Austria and Switzerland said on Tuesday at the Frankfurt auto show.

Feds shut down law firm that collected $67M in 'debt relief' fees

A nationwide firm that promised consumers legal help with debt relief has been temporarily shut down by federal authorities.