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10 Things the Sleep-Aid Industry Won't Tell You
A little light reading to distract you from the cracks in your ceiling.
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Why Shoppers Don't Care About Bangladesh
Consumers express shock over factory conditions, yet still buy the clothes.
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10 Things Your Cruise Line Won't Tell You
Navigating a sea of potential sickness, danger and debt.
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We're Eating More Sugar, Less Splenda
Sales of white sugar are up, as the big artificial sweeteners struggle.
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A New Way to Pay for Dream Vacations
That dream vacation that seems financially unreachable can now be had through an age-old payment method: layaway.
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The $4,200 Bottle of Perfume
Big Spender: Chanel No. 5 -- grand.
Technology
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5 best travel apps for summer
MarketWatchDon’t miss these top stories:5 best travel apps for summerThe real Apple tax scandal.Stocks are for the young and the restless.Use your smartphone to find hotel deals and tee times. Plus, see what Brett Arends has to say about the Apple tax ...
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9 apps for millionaires; No need to ask Jeeves, just whip out your smartphone
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Could the iPhone go Google-free? Why breaking up with the search giant will not be easy
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TRAVEL
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Assad's Not-So-Secret Weapon: Loyal Syrian Businessmen
WSJ.comDAMASCUS—When Syrian businessman Mohammed Jaber held a dinner at a luxury hotel here for his associates recently, there was little doubt where they stood on the country's embattled president, Bashar al-Assad.
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Making a Getaway
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A Perfect Long Weekend in Healdsburg, Calif. A wine expert's guide to three days in Sonoma County for feasting, strolling, shopping, sunning and sipping—without spending hours behind the wheel.
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REAL ESTATE
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Little Falls Relishes Small-Town Qualities; Town With Scenic Setting, Mix of Homes With Reach of Manhattan
WSJ.comResidents of Little Falls, in New Jersey's Passaic County, cherish its historic structures and setting—but they're also looking toward the future, with plans for revitalization under way.
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Making a Getaway
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Where To; The New Kitchen Cabinet Rules; How deep should upper cupboards be? How high should they be hung? Decorator Alexa Hampton on the strategy that works best in our bigger-is-better world.
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Autos
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Electric Car Startup Tesla Repays U.S. Loan
WSJ.comLuxury electric-car maker Tesla Motors Inc. said on Wednesday it has fully repaid a $452 million federal loan it received in 2010, and said it would be able to finance development of its next two vehicles without selling new shares.
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To Spark Buyers for Electric Cars, Drop the Price to Nearly $0; A new round of discount leases on plug-in cars combined with electric-vehicle incentives, could make a battery-electric car extraordinarily economical
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Regulators Scrutinize Auto Lenders Over Add-Ons
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10 Things
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10 Things Financial Advisers Won't Say
More than 300,000 pros will tell you where to put your money -- but often at a steep price.
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10 Things Online Reviewers Won't Say
Why consumers can't always trust those five-star ratings -- or nasty complaints.
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10 Things the Oscars Won't Say
Our backstage pass to Hollywood's biggest night of the year.
MarketWatchPF: RT @MatthewHeimer: The paperless baseball game? Next season, up to 90% of MLB tickets will be electronic. @jolshan @MarketWatch http:// ...
226 days and 16 hours ago via SmartMoneyMarketWatchPF: RT @Jonnelle: Some Apple fans may be looking to trade their old iPads in for mini versions http://t.co/OWjv6nMf
226 days and 16 hours ago via SmartMoney
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How to Pay for a Wedding
With most couples waiting to marry and three quarters of marriage partners living together first, many celebrants are paying at least part of their wedding bill.
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How to Teach Kids about Money
It’s never too early to start talking dollars...and sense.
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How to Manage Your Grocery Bill
Your grocery bill is your biggest weekly household expense, so keeping a lid on it will go far to stretch your dollar.
