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Izmir, Turkey - March 29, 2011: Close up of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) main page on the web browser. IRS is a United States government agency tasked with collecting yearly state and income tax from working residents and businesses.

IRS Data Web Snares Mostly Low- and Middle-Income Taxpayers

Agency expands its robo-audits to get more personal data, but has so far only netted small change.

IRS High-Tech Tools Track Your Digital Footprints

How Europe Could Derail the U.S. Recovery

What to Do When Your Mutual Fund Gets Sold

For investors, fund acquisitions raise a number of potential issues.

How Mutual Fund Trading Costs Hurt Your Bottom Line

5 Lessons From the Last Stock Crash

Stocks celebrate with a record rally, but could we be heading for another miserable fall?

Will Your Target-Date Fund Retire Before You Do?

Parents who purchase prepaid tuition credits should plan ahead to avoid surprises when their child gets to college.

11 Ways Parents Can Help Kids Cut College Debt Now

Here are some cost-cutting tips from students and college financial aid people.

How Newlyweds Paid Off $52,000 in Debt in 18 Months

5 Reasons an Identity Thief Might See You as a Patsy

At least make it hard for a criminal to notice you’re an easy mark.

In Pictures: 10 Ways to Avoid Online Scams

Steve Jobs Obsessed Over the Competition. Does Tim Cook?

Apples earnings disappointed, and highlight Cook’s communication style.

Why Apple Earnings Surprise May Not Be Enough

As Gun-Control Debate Rages, the Nation's Gun Industry Thrives

Despite opposition, the gun industry remains strong.

10 Signs American Families are Falling Behind

How Europe Could Derail U.S. Recovery

Forget the fiscal cliff: The real danger to U.S. growth is in Europe.

3 Post-Election Tax Changes You Need to Know

The Myth of the Permanent Working Class

Future manufacturing jobs will require advanced training, skills.

In Pictures: 10 Signs American Families are Falling Behind

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Economy to Grow in 2013, but Fiscal Cliff Drags Down Progress

Experts say positives outnumber negatives in the New Year.

How Europe Could Derail the U.S. Recovery

Forget the fiscal cliff: The real danger to U.S. growth is in Europe.

Is the Economic Recovery Real?

As more positive signs emerge, experts warn of pitfalls ahead.

How China's Economy Affects American Consumers

American jobs have moved to China, but consumers benefit from lower costs.

Is the U.S. Economy Protected From the Euro Crisis?

Confidence is increasing that the United States could sustain the worst from Europe.

Is the U.S. Economy Doing Better Than We Think?

Unknown factors exist, but experts see positive signs.

Places Bouncing Back From the Great Recession

These unexpected areas provide new opportunities for those looking to re-launch a career.

At Chevron, Digital Technology Spouts Gusher of Savings

The oil and gas giant is networking its fields across the globe.

Duke Energy Uses Charlotte as its Living Lab

This Most Connected Company is hoping to slash consumption by 20 percent in five years to create the most sustainable urban core in the nation.

From Microgrids to Smart Meters, Sempra Pushes Energy Tech

The utility giant aims to connect with customers and new technologies.

Technology Fuels Energy Sector's Rapid Evolution

At the well and at the light switch, energy technology is pushing boundaries.

Caterpillar Brings Social Media to Blue-Collar Business

Caterpillar taps dealers and customers for design insights.

Smart Buildings Thrive on Big Data

Johnson Controls turns construction projects into complex information networks.

For Manufacturers, the Factory Floor Meets Global Networks

Ford, Caterpillar, and Johnson Controls try to confront and control a wave of data.

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