New Plan Ties Reduced College Loan Payments to Income

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Starting Wednesday, the federal Education Department will begin offering a repayment plan that lets college graduates reduce their loan payments, based on their income.

S&P 500: Second Quarter Wrap-Up

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All 10 S&P sectors posted second quarter gains.

Betting On A Cruel Summer For Biogen

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Biogen options action points to further near-term price declines.

Block Beats, Schnitzer Slumps On Loss

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H&R Block tortured its shareholders for the past seven years. Tuesday is a nice reward, and perhaps last month marked the bottom.

Bernie’s Gang: Who’s Next To Go Down?

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Bankruptcy trustee Irving Picard says some friends of Bernie got excessive phantom profits from Bernie’s fund.

Cash-Strapped States Target The Rich

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New Jersey is the latest to adopt a higher rate for millionaires.

The Seeds Of A Monsanto Short Play

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After crashing through major support over the past month, you can still squeeze in a little downside action on Monsanto.

Bet On Botox And Against Big-Budget Vanity

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Cosmetic surgery has taken a hit during the recession, but the vane still find the dough for a few shots of Botox.

Picking the Right Target-Date Fund

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Though target-date funds have been criticized recently, the concept is still valid for some investors. The key is finding the right fit.

Strategies: Why Investors Bet on Bankrupt Companies

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Courts don’t always follow the “absolute priority” order in bankruptcies, so stockholders could get something.

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