Take Charge America, one of the nation's largest non-profit financial education, credit counseling and debt management organizations, is concerned that many Americans are forfeiting any opportunity to enjoy their future as they cash in 401Ks prematurely, retire early, or misunderstand the penalties associated with critical financial decisions.
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Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Default protection costs on Japanese corporate bonds soared to a record on concern a global recession and stock market slumps are damaging company earnings and weakening financial institutions.
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Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Default protection costs on Japanese corporate bonds rose, matching last month's record, on concern a global recession and stock market slumps are damaging company earnings and weakening financial institutions.
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Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Credit markets from commercial mortgages to junk bonds fell to record lows as concerns grew that the slowing economy would overwhelm government efforts to stem the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
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WASHINGTON (AP) _ Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson told Congress on Tuesday that the administration remains firmly opposed to dipping into the government's $700 billion financial bailout fund for a $25 billion rescue package for Detroit's Big Three automakers, no matter how badly they need the help.
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Among the earnings projection stories for Wednesday, Nov. 19, from AP Financial News: LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Health insurer Humana Inc. maintained its profit and revenue forecasts ahead of its investor day on Thursday.
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The Phoenix Cos. in Hartford said Monday it has chosen six people, including a retired Aetna executive, for the board of Virtus Investment Partners, the asset management business being spun off to Phoenix shareholders.
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Among the earnings stories for Wednesday, Nov. 19, from AP Financial News: Top stories: COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Limited Brands Inc. said Wednesday its third-quarter profit dropped 66 percent as sales fell in the tough economy.
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PHOENIX - Gov. Janet Napolitano said Wednesday she doesn't expect Congress to approve another economic stimulus package before next year and that she wants a large share of the funds to go toward state infrastructure projects.
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Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- The following companies may have unusual price changes in U.S. trading tomorrow. Stock symbols are in parentheses.
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