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Time is running out for this Social Security...

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There’s a new Social Security rule going into effect at the end of the month and it could change when you decide to start claiming your benefits.



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Kaiser Permanente launches research bank built on...

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Kaiser Permanente on Monday launched a research bank that will aggregate information from Kaiser’s national membership base to be used for research that could lead to better treatment for chronic conditions, cancers and other diseases. Participation in the Kaiser Permanente Research Bank is voluntary and all members aged 18 and older will be invited to participate. Kaiser hopes to attract to the program at least 500,000 members, including 20,000 in its mid-Atlantic market to the new initiative. “The…

Netflix's US subscribers to be watched closely by...

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Netflix has expanded its reach around the globe, but Wall Street is more concerned about its slowing growth at home. Netflix reports its first quarter earnings after the bell on Monday. Last quarter, the company forecasted that it would cross 80 milli…



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Wells Fargo pilots small business renovation...

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Baltimore is the first market in the country for a new small business renovation competition from Wells Fargo & Co., the National Urban League and architect-design firm Gensler. The competition will make $10,000 awards to three different finalists for renovations. Finalists will also receive training from the Greater Baltimore Urban League’s Entrepreneurship Center Program, and they will work with Gensler for interior or exterior renovations. Baltimore is serving as a launch market for the renovation…

Americans give the economy a "C" grade

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Ask someone on Wall Street how the U.S. economy is doing and the response is likely to be “pretty good.” Ask someone on Main Street and they will probably tell you it’s crummy. In a new CNNMoney/E*Trade survey of Americans who have at least $10,000 in…



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/americans-give-the-economy-a-c-grade/39086334

Wild ride: Dow tops 18,000 for first time since...

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The Dow is flying high once again.



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App offers solution for splitting restaurant...

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Splitting a bill at a restaurant can sometimes turn into a hassle.



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Bernie Sanders asks if Wall Street is necessary

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Bernie Sanders wants to break up big Wall Street banks.



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Gun industry surge adds tens of thousands of jobs

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An unprecedented surge in gun sales created tens of thousands of jobs last year.



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Is Verizon the only one that wants Yahoo?

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Can you hear me now, Yahoo?



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