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Two of the biggest issuers in the nation - Bank of America and Chase - will soon switch some fixed-rate cards to variable rates. AP Personal Finance editor Trevor Delaney explains what this means to you. (July 14)

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Goldman Sachs kicks off bank earnings, gas fuels sales and a green energy source. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (July 14)

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Goldman Sachs said its second-quarter profit easily surpassed expectations as profit was buoyed by strength in its trading and underwriting businesses. (July 14)

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Investors are betting that strength in banks will flow to the rest of the economy. (July 13)

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The federal deficit has topped $1 trillion for the first time. (July 13)

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The lingering economic slump has forced some cash-tight parents to go to Plan B when it comes to the kids this summer: Send them to the grandparents in lieu of camp. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains. (July 13)

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Investors are in the midst of the longest losing streak since the market's spring rally began in early March. (July 10)

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As attention turns from Michael Jackson's death to the complex estate he left behind, experts are sorting through his holdings and putting price tags on their value — with an eye on the tax bill they will generate. (June 10)

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General Motors arose anew on Friday. The struggling automaker - held afloat by billions in government loans - made an unusually quick exit from bankruptcy protection with ambitions building cars people are eager to buy. (July 10)

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The enormous scale of financial derivatives helped cripple the economy, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told lawmakers Friday. (July 10)

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General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson says the new GM will be far faster and more responsive to customers than the old one and will focus on a streamlined product offering to maximize quality and efficiency. (July 10)

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Investors have shown a greater appetite for risk, putting money back into banking ,industrial stocks and commodities. (July 9)

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General Motors sped towards a record-short escape from bankruptcy protection. A bankruptcy judge approved the sale of most of GM's assets to a new company, despite a last-minute appeal by plaintiffs in an Arizona product liability lawsuit. (July 9)

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Financial scams are everywhere these days, but as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains, there are ways to protect yourself. (July 9)

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Investors can't seem to shake their worries that the economy won't be able to recover by the end of the year.(July 8)

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A new study has shown large 401(k) savings disparities across racial lines. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains. (July 8)

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Another tumble in oil prices helped erode hopes for a speedy economic recovery. (July 7)

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Pope Benedict XVI has called for a new world financial order guided by ethics, dignity and the search for the common good in the third encyclical of his pontificate. (July 7)

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The initial costs of a home energy audits can be a deterrent for many homeowners looking to cut expenses. But as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains, that money can quickly be recouped.

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Investors are fearing they may have bet too soon on an economic comeback. (July 6)

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Filing taxes may be the farthest thing from many folks minds, but as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains, getting a handle on them in July could help you get a head start as the year progresses. (July 6)

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Stocks closed at their lowest level in six weeks Thursday after the government said the unemployment rate hit 9.5 percent, a 26-year high. (July 2)

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Federal marshals took possession of disgraced financier Bernard Madoff's $7 million Manhattan penthouse on Thursday in a move that forced his wife to move elsewhere. (July 2)

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Labor Secretary Hilda Solis says the administration "needs to do better" to address the needs of the jobless. Her interview with The Associated Press came after the Labor Department reported that the June unemployment rate rose to 9.5 percent. (July 2)

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The popularity of Michael Jackson memorabilia has soared in the wake of the pop icon's death. But as AP Personal Finance editor Trevor Delaney explains, there are precautions to take before committing to a purchase. (July 2)

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President Barack Obama says new ways of producing and distributing energy will offer an opportunity for the country to create millions of jobs. (July 2)

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Many indicators show the economy is starting to slowly turn around, however one job expert says workers around the country should continue to be prepared to be laid off. (July 2)

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With credit card reform on the way, you may be wondering what the new law will mean for college students. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains. (July 1)

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Investors are adding consumer confidence to their growing list of things to worry about. But even with the slide, stocks ended the second quarter with sharp gains. (June 30)

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New college graduates face many choices heading out into the world. But as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains, choosing a life insurance policy might not be high on the list. (June 30)

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Americans — whose hope for the economy had been rising since March — are starting to lose faith. A widely watched barometer of consumer sentiment shows that confidence dipped in June. (June 30)

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Energy, industrial and materials stocks have pulled the market higher as investors looked to put money into areas that would benefit from an economic recovery. (June 29)

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Transumers are consumers who prefer to rent things and experiences over owning a bunch of stuff. They want less treasure, but more pleasure, and are renting everything from books to purses. (June 29)

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Steve Jobs is back at work, just weeks after receiving a liver transplant. (June 29)

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Making the right investment in a down economy is tricky business. And as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains, there are a few things you should know when choosing a financial instrument. (June 29)

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Burt Ross, an investor from Englewood, New Jersey who lost money with Bernard Madoff says the sentencing of Madoff to 150 years in prison was a punishment based on the loss of trust, not just the loss of money. (June 29)

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Bernard Madoff would be stripped of all his possessions under a $171 billion forfeiture order handed down only days before prosecutors seek to put the disgraced financier away in prison for the rest of his life. (June 27)

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More troubling news about consumer habits helped send stocks lower Friday. (June 26)

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Michael Jackson the singer was also Michael Jackson the billion-dollar business. (June 26)