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Chart shows why men probably hate Valentine’s Day
Spending on Valentine’s Day has increased, but Americans aren’t in love with the holiday like they were before the recession.
By Joey Ferguson
The recession brought about job loss and massive foreclosure rates, but data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a silver lining in the country’s economic turmoil.
Parents spent more time with kids after recession, but will it stick?
The recession brought about job loss and massive foreclosure rates, but data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a silver lining in the country’s economic turmoil.
By Joey Ferguson
Deseret News: Moneywise focuses on helping you and your family navigate the often difficult world of finance.
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Personal finance can be a complicated realm that is often hard to traverse. Deseret News: Moneywise focuses on helping you and your family navigate the often difficult world of finance.
By Joey Ferguson
See how much you can expect to pay if you're asked to be in a wedding
Asked to be in a wedding? See how much you can expect to pay
By Joey Ferguson
This is the cover letter that was sent to Wall Street executives.
See what this kid put in his cover letter to get tons of Wall Street internship offers
Cover letters are often full of embellishment and pathetic pleas, but one internship applicant decided he was done kidding around.
By Joey Ferguson
This infographic shows why it costs taxpayers when kids don’t get dental sealants
By Joey Ferguson
A "phishing" scam promising two free airline tickets has made its way back to Facebook.
Receiving two free airline tickets sounds too good to be true because it is
A “phishing” scam promising two free airline tickets has made its way back to Facebook.
By Joey Ferguson
The payroll-tax holiday wasn"™t extended and will expire on Monday. That means everyone will be getting 6.2 percent less of their paycheck instead of 4.2 percent.
Online calculator shows how much more you’ll pay in taxes this year
The payroll-tax holiday wasn’t extended and will expire on Monday.
By Joey Ferguson
Congressmen walk down the steps of the House of Representatives at the Capitol as rank and file members adjourned for several days, in Washington,Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012.
The next debt ceiling battle means spending cuts, higher taxes, downgrade or all three
Congress and the White House may have averted the so-called “fiscal cliff,” but a familiar financial challenge is coming up that could mean higher taxes and reduced government programs.
By Joey Ferguson
Dilma Steiner, of Newtown, Conn., visits a sidewalk memorial for the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Newtown, Conn. A gunman walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown Friday and opened fire, killing 26 pe
Experts say Medicaid expansion will prevent massacres like Sandy Hook
In the wake of last week’s tragic school shooting in Newtown, Conn., many are starting to point the finger at U.S. government programs, like Medicaid, and saying those programs need to expanded to prevent future tragedies.
By Joey Ferguson
Actor Chuck Norris, who with his wife, Gena, is an outspoken opponent of the Obama administration, called for readers to "choke the life out of Obamacare" in a blog post.
Business
Chuck Norris calls for Americans to ‘choke the life out’ of Obamacare
Actor Chuck Norris, who is an outspoken proponent against the Obama administration, called for readers to “choke the life out of Obamacare” in a blog post, published Sunday.
By Joey Ferguson
DeseretNews.com, Utah’s largest news website, has undergone changes to its navigation, which will help emphasize the company’s values-based content.
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A brief explanation of the section changes on DeseretNews.com
DeseretNews.com, Utah’s largest news website, has undergone changes to its navigation, which will help emphasize the company’s values-based content.
By Joey Ferguson
Many believe the money from Powerball sales goes to help education, but about 72 cents of every dollar goes doesn"™t make it to a school"™s budget.
Business
Think Powerball money goes to a good cause? Think again
Many believe the money from Powerball sales goes to help education, but about 72 cents of every dollar goes doesn’t make it to a school’s budget.
By Joey Ferguson
The end of a temporary payroll tax cut may mean growing deficits and an underfunded Social Security system.
Business
‘Tis the season: Americans will pay $717 more if ‘Payroll Tax Holiday’ ends
The end of a temporary payroll tax cut may mean growing deficits and an underfunded Social Security system.
By Joey Ferguson
More Americans are worried about their finances as the BankRate.com Financial Security Index fell to 97.1 percent in November, which is the third-lowest result of the year.
Business
Americans feel less financially secure with fiscal cliff looming on the horizon
More Americans are worried about their finances as the BankRate.com Financial Security Index fell to 97.1 percent in November, which is the third-lowest result of the year.
By Joey Ferguson
President Barack Obama remained firm on his stance to raise taxes on the wealthy.
Business
Obama says Republicans must agree to tax wealthy to avoid ‘fiscal cliff’
President Barack Obama remained firm on his stance to raise taxes on the wealthy, claiming that Republicans will have to compromise to avoid the fiscal cliff.
By Joey Ferguson
Klaus Kleinfeld, chief executive officer of aluminum company Alocoa Inc., told 60 Minutes the traditional career path is "dead."
Business
CEO tells ’60 Minutes’ traditional career path is ‘dead’ (+Video)
As the job market landscape changes, one corporate executive believes the old ways of obtaining employment are done for.
By Joey Ferguson
FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2008 file photo, gift cards for various retailers are offered for sale at a supermarket in Omaha, Neb. The Federal Reserve issued new rules on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, to protect Americans from getting stung by unexpected fees or r
Business
Beware of gift cards that charge $7 fees this holiday season
There may be some gift cards to watch out for this holiday season.
By Joey Ferguson
American Airlines airplanes are parked at their gates at JFK International Airport in New York.
Business
American Airlines nearly terminates 10,000 pensions, freezes them instead
American Airlines plans to freeze pension plans for its 10,000 pilots, which stops any funds from accruing for the employees towards their retirement.
By Joey Ferguson
Adam Henderson shops for a rifle at Guns and Leather, a firearms store and shooting range, in Greenbrier, Tenn. in 2009. Gun sales are expected to rise on the heels of Barack Obama's re-election Tuesday.
Business
Gun sales expected to rise after Obama’s re-election
Now that the election is over and Obama is re-elected, voters are apparently expected to stock up on firearms.
By Joey Ferguson
Ryan Newren waits patiently for his mother Jacoy as voters in Lehi wait in long lines to cast their votes Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at the Legacy Center.
Business
U.S. voters also elected $10.9 billion in local-government debt Tuesday
Our nation’s next president wasn’t the only thing elected last night. So was $10.9 billion in local-government debt.
By Joey Ferguson
Voters in Herriman Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at Butterfield Elementary school.
Business
Your boss can tell you how to vote thanks to the Supreme Court
A 2010 U.S. Supreme Court decision lifted the ban that kept private employers from discussing political matters with their employees.
By Joey Ferguson
Doug Ellis stands in his food storage pantry, which contains about $5,000 in food, 300 gallons of water, all to keep his family safe in a disaster.
Business
Staying prepared: How to be ready for a disaster even after the disaster
A majority of Americans at least somewhat agree that they are not prepared for a major catastrophe, according to a January 2012 National Geographic study.
By Joey Ferguson
Deseret News papers in Salt Lake City Tuesday, July 5, 2011.
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Deseret News among fastest growing newspapers nationally
Deseret News among fastest growing newspapers nationally; Sunday edition now largest Utah paper by circulation.
By Joey Ferguson
Residents evacuate their home as waves crash in the Caribbean Terrace neighborhood of eastern Kingston, Jamaica, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012. Hurricane Sandy pounded Jamaica with heavy rain as it headed for landfall near the country's most populous city on a
Business
Hurricane Sandy: Charities that are helping, how you can too
With “Frankenstorm” fast approaching, many charitable organizations are mobilizing to help with relief efforts.
By Joey Ferguson
Housing in the southwest area of Salt Lake County shows in the background with the Salt Lake City skyline in the background, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011.
Business
A balanced budget the biggest concern for Utah business owners
The federal budget deficit and a struggling job market are at the top of a list of concerns for small businesses in Utah.
By Joey Ferguson
Smaller, more subdued groups of teachers picket outside Morgan Park High School in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, as a strike by Chicago Teachers Union members heads into its second week. Mayor Rahm Emanuel said he will seek a court order to force the c
Business
The next Stockton? Illinois’ runaway debt affecting education, infrastructure
Taxpayers in Illinois are starting to feel the sting of mismanaged debt as the poor condition of its public infrastructure becomes critical.
By Joey Ferguson
Local business and civic leaders unveiled a new economic study detailing the economic impact of shopping at local businesses in comparison with spending at national chains at Harmon's Grocery Store in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The firs
Business
Utah named one of the best tax climates for businesses by Tax Foundation
Utah has one of the top 10 best tax climates for businesses in the U.S., according to the Tax Foundation.
By Joey Ferguson
San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws a pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Business
The NFL, NHL, PGA are all nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations
A 1966 law specifically allowed football leagues a 501(c)(6) status as tax-exempt trade organizations.
By Joey Ferguson
President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney participate in the first presidential debate at the University of Denver, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Pool, Rick Wilking)
Business
Underfunded pensions a ‘systemic risk,’ but bailouts aren’t the answer
Pensions are a state and municipal problem, according to Pensions & Investment Magazine.
By Joey Ferguson
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