Wednesday's Personal Finance Stories
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Don't miss these top stories: You've heard about Black Friday and Cyber Monday … but Green Tuesday? One online retailer has declared Nov. 27 as such, a day for consumers to buy "eco-forward" holiday gifts. Read about more newly minted shopping holidays in Quentin Fottrell's piece.Plus, see whether the Elmo scandal will hurt sales, and check out a Brett Arends column on how to profit from catastrophic climate change in today's Personal Finance Daily.—Amy Hoak , Real Estate writer Consumers prepare for … Green Tuesday?
As if Black Friday hype wasn't enough, retailers are inventing more new shopping holidays.
Consumers prepare for … Green Tuesday? Making every penny count — twice
Ever wish you could make every penny count twice — especially around the holidays? Here are ways consumers can do what they already do, but also make those actions count for more in charitable and community contributions.
Making every penny count — twice. Marijuana dispenser: A classic penny-stock story
The rise and fall of Medbox Inc. (MDBX) shares highlights the dangers of buying "pink-sheet" companies.
Marijuana dispenser: A classic penny-stock story. Will Elmo scandal hurt toy sales?
Millions of dollars in Elmo toys and books will survive the scandal engulfing his puppeteer, industry pros say.
Will Elmo scandal hurt toy sales? Tax moves to make now — 'fiscal cliff' or not
Commentary: These year-end strategies for higher-income earners are unlikely to backfire.
Tax moves to make now — fiscal cliff or not. The end of the world: How to profit from it
A market doomsayer explains to Brett Arends how to make a buck from catastrophic climate change.
The end of the world: How to profit from it. ECONOMY AND POLITICS
Reid flexes muscle after Senate election triumph
While Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney suffered a decisive defeat, his fellow Mormon, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada, is emerging as one of the big winners from the vote.
Reid flexes muscle after Senate election triumph. A Texan finds political love in London
Political hot shot and San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro plays to a friendly crowd as he travels across time zones to deliver his inspirational message.
A Texan finds political love in London. 10 people who led us to the 'fiscal cliff'
From Laffer to Obama, they fed our guilt and greed, writes Rex Nutting.
10 people who led us to the 'fiscal cliff.' Consumer sentiment edges up in November
Consumer sentiment inched up in November to the best reading in more than five years, as worries about possible cuts to government spending and increases to taxes were offset about optimism for the jobs market.
Consumer sentiment edges up in November. Modest economic growth seen in leading indicators
It's likely that the U.S. economy will continue to "modestly" expand through early 2013, the Conference Board says.
Modest economic growth seen in leading indicators. U.S. initial jobless claims drop to 410,000
First-time applications for unemployment benefits decline a sharp 41,000 in the latest week — but that's only a partial retreat from the massive increase seen in the prior week, courtesy of superstorm Sandy.
U.S. initial jobless claims drop to 410,000. INVESTING
More dividend games seen as fiscal cliff nears
In a repeat of late 2010, when the dividend tax rate was supposed to go up but didn't, expect more companies to bump up the payout dates for their January dividends or issue special dividends.
More dividend games seen as fiscal cliff nears. Twinkie deserves a taxpayer rescue
It's time to stop lamenting the Twinkie and do something, writes Al Lewis.
Twinkie deserves a taxpayer rescue. Insider behavior points to imminent rally
The stock market is likely to be higher at year's end, at least according to Mark Hulbert's reading of the recent behavior of corporate insiders.
Insider behavior points to imminent rally. The short sale of American icons
Social mood will play a major part in the world's wildest reality show, writes Todd Harrison.
The short sale of American icons. Washington Post's Baron: 'I speak my mind'
Baron has the challenge of leading the Post in the digital age at a time when financial resources are a concern, writes media columnist Jon Friedman.
Washington Post's Baron: 'I speak my mind.' 
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