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SEATTLE — With Windows 7, Microsoft may have found its mojo again. Reviewers are giving the new operating system the thumbs-up, this after the technical and marketing blunders the company was unable to shake with the predecessor, Vista.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. —After 14 months of looking for work, Mark Dean of Coral Springs, Fla., decided a career coach might be worth the expense.
NEW YORK — If you need a legitimate reason to pay attention to the tabloid tribulations of reality show couple Jon and Kate Gosselin, follow the money.
DETROIT — If you're cutting corners by canceling cable or clipping coupons, it might seem natural to skip replacing your tires, too. Don't.
It's nearing 11 p.m., my home is quiet, and I'm online, shooting off e-mails and responding to friend requests on Facebook.
NEW YORK — You have a $120,000 college degree and no job. That won't stop your student loan bills from arriving.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. —More than half of employers say they completely prohibit social media use by workers, according to a new survey of about 1,400 large U.S. companies. But what if the CEO is in her office using LinkedIn, your boss just invited you to become a fan of the company Facebook page, or your competitors are connecting with your clients on Twitter?
WASHINGTON — Confused by your insurance options this year, especially now that Congress is getting in on the act?
It's nearing 11 p.m., my home is quiet, and I'm online, shooting off e-mails and responding to friend requests on Facebook.
The best time to buy a new furnace is before you need it.
ATLANTA — If you are traveling with certain types of sporting equipment, you should expect to pay a fee on some airlines, though the fees and types of equipment vary by airline.
NEW YORK — Choosing a stroller, when it can cost anywhere from $30 to $1,200 and more, can be as daunting as buying a car. Do you need hand brakes or will foot stops do the job? How big a seat and how much padding? And, of course, how many cup holders?
WASHINGTON — Going green has become a national priority, but for many Americans, especially those who have lost jobs or have credit card debt, cost can be a major deterrent.
CHICAGO — A growing threat for food-borne illnesses comes attractively packaged, is stunningly convenient and is increasingly popular with shoppers looking for healthy meals: ready-to-eat leafy greens that make putting together a green salad as easy as opening a bag.
WASHINGTON — Swine flu vaccinations began Monday with squirts up the noses of health care workers in Indiana, Illinois and Tennessee.
CHICAGO — Single people get left out of the picture a lot when it comes to retirement. Typically it's smiling couples who are shown contemplating their sunset years in ads, brochures and magazines.
Holly Kopczynski always prided herself on raising her kids the right way, teaching them etiquette basics like saying "please" and "thank you."
NEW YORK — The cost of making phone calls has been dropping rapidly in the past few years. If you want to take full advantage of that, you'll need to try some new things, because the phone companies aren't going to thrust savings on you. Here are tips on how to cut the cost of your phone service.
NEW YORK — When you think about car safety, you think brakes, air bags and seat belts. Now, you should check floor mats, too.
