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In what has been described as one of the biggest heists in American history, the Empire State Building was reportedly stolen this week by a New York City newspaper in less than 90 minutes.

As we all know, the powers-that-be at the Federal Reserve, in the federal government, and on Wall Street are trying their best to make sure that prices do not come down. But, wouldn’t this be an ideal time for food prices to come down, so that people...

The American Dream is becoming a reality for more families than ever before. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (www.hud.gov) over 67.7 percent of Americans are now homeowners. This is the highest level of homeownership ever

The average price for a gallon of regular in the Chicago area Monday was $1.83, according to AAA. The Mobil station at Irving/Pulaski was selling it for $2. The Shell at North Avenue/LaSalle Street was charging $2.36. The Irving/Pulaski Shell? $2.80.

Despite the struggle, most responsible homeowners don't think twice about whether they should make the mortgage payment each month. You've worked like crazy to stay on top of bills for years. But should you walk away?

Economist Rips Efforts To Stimulate Economy; 'This Isn't Complicated'

China Investment Corp, the country’s sovereign wealth fund, will no longer risk investing in western financial institutions because of concerns about their viability and a lack of consistency in their governments’ policies, according to its chairman

The Federal Reserve’s ill-conceived decision to provide bank’s with anonymity makes the entire process less transparent and only further contributes to the industry’s poor reputation and lack of investor confidence.

A young woman brings home her fiancée to meet her parents. After dinner, her mother tells her father to find out about the young man.

The rising cost of college — even before the recession — threatens to put higher education out of reach for most Americans, according to the annual report from the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education.