'Smart' credit cards are more secure

'Smart’ chip credit cards are deemed more secure than those with black magnetic stripes, according to the credit card industry.

Top 10 metro areas where housing prices have declined in the U.S.

Housing prices are still declining in many metro areas in the United States. Even in the 10th worst metro area, house prices have declined nearly 9 percent during the last 12 months.

IMF further lowers global economic outlook for 2011

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has further lowered its outlook for growth of the world economy from its earlier forecast in June 2011.

Spotlight U.S. States Economy

Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and other southeastern states' economy in 2011 - Fed
New California law requires utilites increase use of renewable energy
Texas economy will be helped by oil price hikes
Economy in Ohio and parts of Kentucky and Pennsylvania show modest growth - Fed
Minnesota, Montana, Dakotas and other northern states' economy in 2011 - Fed
Economy has improved in Virginia, Carolinas and nearby states - Fed

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