KVVU - Money

FedEx 4Q profit drops as priority services lag

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:01:00 EDT

FedEx Corp.'s fourth-quarter profit fell 45 percent as international customers traded down to less-expensive delivery options and the company spent heavily on restructuring.

Pruitt: DOJ broke rules in phone records seizure

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:00:00 EDT

The Justice Department violated its own rules when it secretly seized records for thousands of phone calls to and from journalists for The Associated Press as part of a leak investigation, the head of the company said...

Diverted United 787 passengers on way to Tokyo

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:00:00 EDT

Passengers from a United Airlines Denver-to-Tokyo flight that diverted to Seattle Tuesday when the Boeing 787 had an oil filter issue are on their way again.

Greek government back in talks to end TV crisis

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:41:00 EDT

Greece's governing coalition parties met for a second time in three days to try and end a political crisis triggered by the closure of state broadcaster ERT.

Markets drift as investors ready for Fed

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:41:00 EDT

Markets drifted lower Wednesday ahead of a keenly awaited policy statement from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Stocks edge lower as investors wait on Fed

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:41:00 EDT

The stock market is waiting on the Fed.

CBO: Senate bill still allows illegal immigration

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:40:00 EDT

Illegal immigration into the United States would decrease by only 25 percent under a far-reaching Senate immigration bill, according to an analysis by the Congressional Budget Office that also finds the measure reduces...

Food stamp cuts key to farm bill's fate in House

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:40:00 EDT

Prospects for House passage of a new farm bill could turn on the level of food stamp cuts as Republicans leaders scrambled Wednesday to secure support for the five-year, half-trillion dollar measure.

Top UK court overturns sanctions on Iranian bank

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:20:00 EDT

Britain's Supreme Court has quashed sanctions against an Iranian bank penalized over its alleged links to Iran's nuclear weapons program.

Men's Wearhouse ousts founder, pitchman Zimmer

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:11:00 EDT

Apparently, Men's Wearhouse Inc. doesn't like the way its founder looks anymore.

Experience or education: Which one lands you the job?

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EDT

Here are some factors to consider when it comes to the duel between education and experience.

4 ways to become more relevant

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:46:00 EDT

Relevance is the only job security that exists in today's uncertain business world.

Financial advice for newlyweds

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EDT

If you are saying "I do" (or recently did), it's time to get serious not only about your relationship, but about your future financial outlook as a couple.

6 signs you need to find more customers

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EDT

Sure, it's great to have a big contract with a big company. But how do you know when you're too dependent on that one relationship? Find out.

How to keep your small business afloat during hard times

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EDT

If you are a small business owner and sales are plummeting, the future might look bleak. What can you do to survive through stormy economic times?

Get a bank job in 50 days

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EDT

Banking professionals have only about seven weeks - 50 days, to be exact - to find a new post in the financial services industry after leaving an old one.

Is real estate ever a wise investment for retirees?

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EDT

With real estate investing a hot topic, here's a look at whether it's the right choice for retirees.

Boost your budget using what you already have

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EDT

Here are six ways to make and save a little extra cash each month.

Stop keeping up with the Joneses - they're broke

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EDT

Just as most people consider themselves to be above-average drivers, most people assume they aren't the ones doing needless spending. However, a closer look at what you're spending might put your own lifestyle in a different light.

How to start saving for retirement

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 09:00:00 EDT

Much of the investment and financial advice out there is designed for people who've already started saving and investing for the future. What we hope to do here, then, is outline some strategies for starting the process.

Economy may have lasting effect on young people's outlook

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:31:00 EST

Happiness seems be a generational thing, new research suggests. Life satisfaction generally increases with age, but a person's overall level of satisfaction appears to depend on when he or she was born.

What the new mortgage rules mean for borrowers

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:19:00 EST

The CFPB has rolled out long-awaited new rules for residential mortgages. So what will be the impact on mortgage borrowers?

New qualified mortgage rules released

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:44:00 EST

Long-awaited "qualified mortgage" rules have been issued by the CFPB, setting forth guidelines to protect borrowers from predatory lending.

House joins Senate to OK bill that avoids fiscal cliff

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 14:23:00 EST

The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.

Fiscal cliff: Mortgage deduction is safe for most

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 10:39:00 EST

Should you be worried that Congress will take away your mortgage interest deduction as part of the "fiscal cliff" negotiations? For the great majority of homeowners, the answer is "no."

Bank of America to forgive 150,000 second liens

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 17:01:00 EDT

Bank of America is erasing the debt on 150,000 second liens for mortgage borrowers in financial difficulty.

Young cancer survivors say costs hinder follow-up care

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:46:00 EDT

Many teen and young adult cancer survivors in the United States go without routine medical care because it's too expensive, a new study finds.

Family health insurance premiums jump 4 percent in 2012

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:33:00 EDT

U.S. families are paying 4 percent more in annual premiums for their employer-sponsored family health coverage this year.

9 things to consider before loaning money to a loved one

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:40:00 EDT

Perhaps the only thing more difficult than watching someone you love struggle financially is having that person ask you for money.

Is it time to rethink adjustable-rate mortgages?

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:45:00 EDT

You don't hear a lot about adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) these days. That's too bad, because they're still a good choice for many homebuyers, believe it or not.

Ex-convict accused in shooting due in court

Craig Huber — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:10:00 EDT

An ex-convict accused of opening fire on a liquor store worker on Father's Day was scheduled to appear in a Las Vegas court room Wednesday.

Plans call for world's tallest rollercoaster at Vegas Strip

Matt Guillermo — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:39:00 EDT

Plans for the world's tallest rollercoaster slated to be built on the Las Vegas Strip are getting reviewed for possible air traffic hazards.

Metro officer fired over drug charges

Craig Huber — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:04:00 EDT

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on Tuesday announced one of its officers has been relieved of duty without pay after pleading guilty to drug charges.

EDC means big money for some businesses

Doug Johnson — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Thousands will be heading to the Electric Daisy Carnival, or EDC, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend.

Can employers legally hire on the basis of attractiveness?

Elizabeth Watts — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:45:00 EDT

It's no secret that the qualifications for numerous jobs in the Las Vegas service industry include good looks. The Strip is a sea of beautiful people, and the hiring process is largely taken for granted.

Job fair to hire 300 for new Forum Shops eatery

Matt Guillermo — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:18:00 EDT

A new eatery inside The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace aims to hire more than 300 people to positions.

Discarded cigarette sparks house fire

Craig Huber — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:56:00 EDT

Fire investigators said a carelessly discarded cigarette was to blame for a Las Vegas house fire on Tuesday afternoon that displaced a family of eight and caused $85,000 in damage.

Receipt profanity angers dad who took young son to sports bar

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:36:00 EDT

Everything was going fine, until the bill came.

2 wounded in east Las Vegas shooting

Shawn Seagroves — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:28:00 EDT

Las Vegas Metro police were investigating a shooting that led officers to three different locations Tuesday morning.

5-year-old girl's lemonade stand draws ire of Westboro Baptist Church

DeAnn Smith — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:23:00 EDT

A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her.