Ursula M. Burns graduated from college nearly 30 years ago, when “women CEOs were non-existent” and “black women CEOs were unimaginable,” as she told this spring's graduating

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The coffee king will provide a window into the consumer’s mind when it announces earnings later today. Analysts expect Starbucks (SBUX) to report fourth-quarter earnings of about $0.21 per shar

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Today marks the global premiere of the Michael Jackson documentary This Is It, which chronicles the artist's preparation for a string of his final concert performances in London. Soon after Jackson's

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A 529 college savings plan is designed to encourage savings for future expenses.The plans, officially known as “qualified tuition plans,” are sponsored by states, state agencies or univer

The economic downturn has led many to boost their savings. Some economists predict the savings rate, the difference between earnings and expenditures, will rebound to 3% to 5% this year after a negat