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Keep Taxes Low, Mr. President (Ahead of the Curve)
Luskin: It's the one thing Obama can do to help economy.

Dow Posts Modest Advance (Market Update)
Stocks climbed modestly as energy companies benefited from higher expectations for...

Limiting Psychological Damage From Collections
How one debtor stayed sane when the banks kept calling.

Business Tweets: Predicting What's Next (Twitter Beat)
The likelihood of a double dip, the new way to search, and more.

At Nokia, a New Boss and a New Phone (Early Bird)
A Microsoft executive will take over for Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo.

The Unemployment Number to Fear Most (By the Numbers)
Hough: Data show that long-term joblessness is near a record high.

Why You Failed the Taste Test (Money and Your Mind)
A new study shows how consumer choice is easily manipulated.

Raytheon's Not-So-Secret Weapon
The company isn't likely to be slammed by single massive defense cuts.

Historic Hotels Get a Facelift (Smart Spending)
Sure, a president slept there. But that's not stopping some older properties from adding casinos and zip lines.

Scoring a New Car Deal Now
With automakers bouncing back from the brink, new-car bargains aren't as plentiful as one might think.

Looking for Work -- at Age 70
How older workers are adapting to a high-tech job market.

Avoiding the "Overqualified" Label
How older job seekers can make their experience an asset.

Awaiting the Return of Big-Ticket Consumers (Broker Talk)
Two analysts on what to expect in Best Buy's earnings, outlook.

Retirement Planning for the Bankrupt Boomer
More baby boomers are going broke. How to get back on track.

Telecom Stocks: If Not Now, When? (Tradecraft)
Hoenig: Don't wait for a pullback in the sector to buy.