KVVU - Money

Stocks slide as Fed says bond purchases could slow

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:11:00 EDT

Financial markets shuddered Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it could start scaling back its huge economic stimulus program later this year and end it by the middle of next.

Sony chief says time needed to study proposal

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:11:00 EDT

Sony Corp. needs more time to study a key proposal from a U.S. hedge fund to spin off a part of its entertainment unit as a way to propel its fledgling revival, the chief executive told shareholders Thursday.

GAO says airline merger would reduce competition

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:51:00 EDT

A government review finds that the merger of American Airlines and US Airways would reduce competition on more than 1,600 routes traveled by more than 53 million passengers.

Compromise among senators eyed on border security

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:51:00 EDT

After secretive talks, key senators expressed optimism Wednesday night that they were closing in on a bipartisan agreement to toughen the border security requirements in immigration legislation that also offers a path to...

House votes to cut food stamps by $2 billion

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:21:00 EDT

The House voted on Wednesday to cut food stamps by $2 billion a year as part of a wide-ranging farm bill.

Fed suggests it's closer to slowing bond purchases

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:11:00 EDT

In a move that could send interest rates higher, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke ended weeks of speculation Wednesday by saying the Federal Reserve will likely slow its bond-buying program this year and end it next year because...

Senate backs Froman as next trade representative

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:51:00 EDT

Michael Froman, a senior White House economic adviser and classmate of President Barack Obama at Harvard Law School, on Wednesday won Senate confirmation to be the next U.S. trade representative.

Men's Wearhouse ousts founder, pitchman Zimmer

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:30:00 EDT

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

Bluebird Bio shares rocket higher in trading debut

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:21:00 EDT

Shares of gene therapy developer Bluebird Bio Inc. surged in their trading debut.

FedEx 4Q profit drops as priority services lag

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:01:00 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.

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.

Recall: Beef products possibly have E. coli contamination

Jennifer Banks — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:14:00 EDT

National Beef Packing Company - a Liberal, KS, establishment - is recalling approximately 22,737 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

Dry pet food recalled due to salmonella

Matt Guillermo — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:41:00 EDT

Concerns over possible salmonella in dry pet food prompted a voluntary recall, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Bicyclist struck, killed by dump truck near Sloan

Matt Guillermo — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:17:00 EDT

Nevada Highway Patrol said a bicyclist died after a collision involving a dump truck south of Las Vegas Wednesday.

2 Metro police dogs die within days of each other

Aaron Barker — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:29:00 EDT

Las Vegas Metro police were mourning two police dogs that died within days of each other.

Person shot in east Vegas neighborhood

Matt Guillermo — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:11:00 EDT

Police are seeking a gunman who shot another man in a neighborhood east of the Las Vegas Strip.

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.

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.

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.

Henderson PD still seeking clues in cold case slaying

Matt Guillermo — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:51:00 EDT

Police reaffirmed Wednesday its commitment to finding a suspect in a Henderson woman's slaying that took place nearly 17 years ago.

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.