IPO Watch: ePocrates
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U.S.News & World Report
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Wed 6:01 pm ET
EPocrates Inc. is a healthcare information technology company; its flagship product, ePocrates Rx,is a drug-reference database that cross-checks medications and is promoted as having averted many a medical mix-up.
Feeling Strapped? Save on Your Prescriptions
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U.S.News & World Report
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Wed 2:24 pm ET
Prices for everything from gas to food are going up--way up. And that includes prescription medications. The AARP reports that on average, manufacturer prices for the 153 prescription drugs most widely used by older Americans increased by nearly 54 percent between 1999 and 2006, compared with a general inflation rate of 20.1 percent.
8 New Ways to Save on Gas
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U.S.News & World Report
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Wed 11:50 am ET
With the price of gas approaching, and in several regions exceeding, $4 a gallon, some drivers are getting creative to reduce their bill. In addition to widely practiced strategies like driving at constant speeds, consumers are also taking their golf clubs out of their trunks and even turning their engines off while moving slowly .
Help, My Student-Loan Check Bounced!
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U.S.News & World Report
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Tue 3:58 pm ET
The credit crunch is starting to take its toll on college students: Several students who have turned to banks or private companies to borrow extra tuition cash in recent weeks have been shocked and penalized when the checks they received were refused.
Hewlett-Packard Deal Highlights Life in the Economy
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U.S.News & World Report
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Tue 3:22 pm ET
What's this? A big M&A deal? Maybe the economy isn't so moribund after all.
3 Mistakes to Avoid With Your 401(k)
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U.S.News & World Report
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Tue 12:43 pm ET
The folks who need retirement savings the most--older and lower-paid employees--are the same people not benefiting as much as they should from 401's. That's the bad news, according to a new study by Financial Engines, a Palo Alto, Calif., firm that provides investment advice and portfolio management.
Wal-Mart Surges as Economy Sinks
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U.S.News & World Report
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Tue 12:15 pm ET
As Wal-Mart goes, so goes the nation--at least a good chunk of it. If you're looking for a glimpse into the mind of the American consumer, keep an eye on its stock price. The retail legend exemplifies the struggles facing shoppers at a time when recession fears and rising prices for food and gasoline are eating into everyone's budget.
House Passes Rescue Bill
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U.S.News & World Report
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Mon May 12
Although the House voted 266 to 154 on Thursday to pass a bill designed to help struggling borrowers avoid foreclosure, the effort to enact a large-scale housing rescue faces significant hurdles.
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