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States, banks reach foreclosure deal
Federal officials say the five largest mortgage lenders have reached a $25 billion settlement with 49 states over foreclosure abuses that took place after the housing bubble burst.
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Foreclosure-abuse deal gains more states
Arizona, Michigan and Florida, three of the states hit hardest by the housing crisis, will join a nationwide settlement over foreclosure abuses, officials with direct knowledge say.
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30-year rate falls to record 3.87 pct.
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to a record low, the ninth time that has happened in the last year. Even with the cheapest rates in history, the housing market remains depressed.
Business News
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Ford CFO to retire, CEO staying put
Two top Ford executives who helped lead the company's comeback from financial disaster are retiring, but CEO Alan Mulally says he has no plans to leave.
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Kodak to stop making cameras, frames
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Ernst & Young paying $2M in settlement
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Personal Finance
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Consumer borrowing rose $19.3B in Dec.
Americans accelerated their borrowing in December for the second straight month, running up more credit card debt and taking out loans to buy cars and attend school.
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Marines posed with Nazi SS symbol
The Marine Corps confirmed Thursday that one of its scout sniper teams in Afghanistan posed for a photograph in front of a flag with a logo resembling that of the notorious Nazi SS.
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States, banks reach foreclosure deal
Federal officials say the five largest mortgage lenders have reached a $25 billion settlement with 49 states over foreclosure abuses that took place after the housing bubble burst.
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Kodak to stop making cameras, frames
Eastman Kodak Co. said Thursday that it will stop making digital cameras, pocket video cameras and digital picture frames, marking the end of an era for the company that brought photography to the masses more than a century ago.
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Unemployment aid apps near 4-yr low
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WATCH: Girl escapes kidnapper at Walmart
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Tassimo coffee makers recalled
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KY, IN among 10 states getting ed waiver
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Home & Garden
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Deck the halls with ... tomatoes?
Think poinsettia plants are passe? Had enough holly at the holidays? Try tomatoes.
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Winter weatherizing your home
When it's cold outside, it's important to keep the warmth inside your home by making sure Old Man Winter doesn't get in.
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Frugal Living
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Survey names best and worst stores
John Matarese has the newest ratings of the best and worst department and discount stores.
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Food & Entertaining
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McDonald's: Shamrock Shakes for all
McDonald’s is making its Shamrock Shake available nationally for the first time.
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Caffeine fix as easy as deep breath
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Cutting down on salt? Skip the bread
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Study: Green tea can help aging
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Pizza Hut expects to sell 2M pies Sunday
