Help for homeless college students

A handful of schools, aid organizations and advocates from across the country are taking steps to help homeless college students. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Getting into college itself can be a major challenge for homeless teens. And even if they're...

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Stocks: Ready to close out a record-setting year

Click on the image to see the latest premarket data. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) U.S. stock futures were relatively flat ahead of the opening bell -- with the Dow Jones industrial average hovering near the all-time high it set Monday. Over the course...

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67-year-old Italian restaurant closes its doors

On New Year's Eve, Mike and Cathie Merlino will close Merlino's Belvedere after 67 years in business. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) So after nearly 70 years, Merlino's Belvedere will serve dinner for the last time on New Year's Eve. Merlino announced...

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4 money resolutions to make now

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) More than half of respondents in a recent Fidelity Investments survey said they typically consider making financial resolutions, up from 35% of those surveyed in 2009. Of those keeping their finances in mind, 54% vowed to save...

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Stocks: Losing steam as 2013 winds down

Click chart for in-depth premarket data. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Little economic or corporate news is scheduled for the day and U.S. stock futures were drifting ahead of the opening bell. Typically this time of year sees light trading volumes...

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China local government debt hits $3 trillion

China's local debt levels have risen dramatically in recent years. HONG KONG (CNNMoney) China's National Audit Office said that local government obligations hit 17.9 trillion yuan ($3 trillion) by the end of June -- a dramatic increase from the...

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Online shipping will never be 100% on time

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Consumers were outraged when UPS (UPS, Fortune 500) failed to deliver packages by Christmas this year, but some analysts say expectations were too high and promises too lofty. Building up infrastructure to meet a level of service...

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Divvying up Mom's stuff after she's gone

You know the relationship with your sibling is more important than who owns Mom's watch. But when you see her wearing it... (Money Magazine) While you can name beneficiaries for such objects in a will, many people simply direct that goods be...

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Unemployment benefits for 1.3 million expire Saturday

Michelle Marshall is about to lose her unemployment benefits. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Marshall, 56, has been out of work for a year, since she lost an administrative assistant job that paid her $44,000 per year. She started collecting $624 each...

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Divvying up Mom's stuff after she's gone

You know the relationship with your sibling is more important than who owns Mom's watch. But when you see her wearing it... (Money Magazine) While you can name beneficiaries for such objects in a will, many people simply direct that goods be...

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Online shipping will never be 100% on time

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Consumers were outraged when UPS (UPS, Fortune 500) failed to deliver packages by Christmas this year, but some analysts say expectations were too high and promises too lofty. Building up infrastructure to meet a level of service...

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Unemployment benefits for 1.3 million expire Saturday

Michelle Marshall is about to lose her unemployment benefits. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Marshall, 56, has been out of work for a year, since she lost an administrative assistant job that paid her $44,000 per year. She started collecting $624 each...

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Many Americans feel economy isn't improving

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) A new CNN/ORC poll released Friday showed people were pessimistic that the economy was improving. Nearly 70% said the economy is generally in poor shape, and only 32% rated it good. Two-thirds of respondents said most of the...

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Burglaries jump during the holidays

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) In several states, according to the FBI, December is the peak month for burglaries as folks leave homes unattended during the holidays. In California, for example, there were 21,900 burglaries in December 2011 - the latest statistics...

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Stocks: Santa rally may run out of puff

Click on chart to track premarkets NEW YORK (CNNMoney) U.S. stock futures were weak, with the S&P 500 down 0.1%, pointing to a mostly softer start to trade as the Dow eked out nearly imperceptible gains. On Thursday, the Dow Jones industrial...

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Price of stamps to go up 3 cents

The price of a stamp will go up 3 cents in January. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) A panel overseeing the U.S. Postal Service approved a three-cent hike from the current price of 46 cents. It will take effect on January 26. That includes a one-cent increase...

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China debt grows to $4.6 trillion

China's local governments, like Anhui province, have borrowed too much in recent years, pushing debt up to $3.3 trillion. HONG KONG (CNNMoney) The world's second-largest economy has been struggling to arrest local government debt -- the result...

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Stocks: U.S. futures tilt higher Thursday

Click on chart to track premarkets NEW YORK (CNNMoney) U.S. stock futures tilted higher early Thursday, pointing to a firm start when trading resumes after the Christmas holiday break. The Dow Jones industrial average added 0.4%, and the S&P...

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Target credit card hack: The latest

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The discount retailer acknowledged on late last week that the hack began on Black Friday and stretched more than two weeks to December 15. Here's what we know: -- The breach: Malware on store point-of-sale systems was involved...

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Price of stamps to go up 3 cents

The price of a stamp will go up 3 cents in January. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) A panel overseeing the U.S. Postal Service approved a three-cent hike from the current price of 46 cents. It will take effect on January 26. That includes a one-cent increase...

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U.S. airlines want to stay cell phone free

You won't have to worry about sitting next to this guy on a U.S. flight. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Apparently, airlines feel the same way. The Federal Communications Commission could soon allow inflight cell phone use, but U.S. airlines aren't eager...

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Colleges now tying president pay to graduation, hiring rates

These days part of the annual bonus John O'Donnell, president of Massachusetts Bay Community College, receives is tied to graduation rates. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) And like a small but growing number of his counterparts around the country, O'Donnell...

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Stocks: Not a creature was stirring...

Click on chart to track premarkets NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Stock markets in New York will close at 1 p.m. ET Tuesday, and markets will remain closed Wednesday for Christmas Day. U.S. stock futures made just the slightest gains ahead of the opening...

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Stocks: No holding back the Santa rally

Click on chart to track premarkets NEW YORK (CNNMoney) U.S. stock futures were looking buoyant ahead of Monday's opening bell, indicating markets could hit another record high before the holiday break. The S&P 500, Dow Jones industrial...

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China's $50 billion move to avert cash crunch

Chinese markets slid last week on talk of a cash crunch at some of the country's banks. HONG KONG (CNNMoney) Some banks in the world's second largest economy have been struggling to secure funds as the end of the year approaches, a time when...

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Imagine the Fed tweeting the taper

HONG KONG (CNNMoney) China's central bank has only been microblogging for three weeks, and it's already taking to social media to make major policy announcements. Facing a cash crunch for the second time this year, the People's Bank of China posted...

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Target offers 10% discount after credit card hack

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) "We recognize this has been confusing and disruptive during an already busy holiday season," Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel said in a statement Friday. "Our guests' trust is our top priority at Target and we are committed to making...

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Online retailer Overstock to accept Bitcoin

Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne is endorsing Bitcoin. His company is the first major U.S. retailer to do so. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Byrne said customers will be able to use the virtual currency to make purchases on Overstock.com (OSTK), which sells...

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3 new arrests in Silk Road case

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) An indictment unsealed this week in New York accuses the trio of helping to operate Silk Road, a website shut down in October that offered an anonymous place to buy drugs, weapons and other illicit products. During its two-and-a-half...

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Online retailer Overstock to accept Bitcoin

Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne is endorsing Bitcoin. His company is the first major U.S. retailer to do so. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Byrne said customers will be able to use the virtual currency to make purchases on Overstock.com (OSTK), which sells...

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