What's one thing fanboys (and girls) refuse to cut back on in the recession? Photos with their favorite celebrities.If you think that's about as believable as a boy in a helium balloon, stop by the Big Apple Comic Con this

Market Wrap-UpStocks took an early dive Friday and never broke the surface as disappointing corporate earnings took some of the steam out of the rally. Financial exchange-traded funds were hit and energy funds rose as crude prices closed above $78

This week, the stock market closed above 10,000 for the first time in over a year, but is it time for investors to breathe a sigh of relief? Hmm. Maybe you shouldn't spend that bonus money just yet.Books addressing money

If you haven't already considered switching to a prepaid cellphone plan, here's some news: the option is growing as alternative to traditional plans -- and now it's getting a major boost from a retail giant., which allow users to pay

Savings rates are paltry. Money-market funds pay 1% and bank accounts even less. Commit to a five-year certificate of deposit and you might get 3%. Stock dividends are laughable, especially considering the extra risk attached to them. More than a

Weak Signal from Sony EricssonGOOD MORNING. stocks in Asia closed mostly lower today; U.S. futures are pointing to a higher open.Tech stocks have provided much of the market's rocket fuel this year, and stocks are looking up this morning after

News at a GlancePay Nay: B of A's Lewis foregoes salary.Enervating Earnings: Street disappointed by B of A, IBM, Google results.Book War: Amazon and Wal-Mart slash prices.Crude Crunch: Oil Above $77 a barrel.The LowdownStocks took an early dive Friday and

Last year, financial firms found themselves in an unprecedented downward spiral. As the nation's largest banks and Wall Street firms teetered on the brink of disaster, they relied on a hand from the federal government. The companies that survived saw

The dramatic recent fall of the value of the grabs headlines every day, even as the U.S. stock market surges to new recovery highs. People are talking about a "dollar crisis," and it's not just the usual rant-and-rave topic on

Every career has its share of days you never forget. There are the early memories, such as getting that first paycheck, and milestones like scoring the big promotion or the morning you finally moved into the corner office. But for

The declining value of the U.S. dollar, along with significant government intervention, will continue to bolster the economy in the short term, but the markets, and the economy, will become riskier when the world's central banks pull back.Who's Talking: David

They say money can't buy happiness. They also say a watched pot never boils. Modern science, however, proves both statements wrong. Money, at least up to a point, is clearly capable of bringing happiness — as surely as heat boils

A Lot of Euros for HungaryHungary and the European Central Bank today announced that the Eastern European country could borrow up to 5 billion euros as markets there remain weak, public debt high, and exports slow. The loan will help