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Don't miss these top stories: If you still have money in your Flexible Spending Account, resolve to use it by year-end — or at least before St. Patrick's Day. Find that and six more wellness-oriented, money-saving New Year's resolutions in a story by Jen Wieczner.Plus, in today's Personal Finance Daily, get Brett Arends's take on whether Apple investors have good reason to hide their heads under a pillow. And learn about where to put your money in the challenging year ahead, and how sleeplessness comes with a high economic price.—Alice Hagge , staff editor 7 health resolutions that'll save you money
Because sticking to your goals is easier when cash is on the line.
7 health resolutions that'll save you money. The biggest tax stories of 2012
Three issues that will continue to shape policy next year — and beyond.
The biggest tax stories of 2012. Apple investors: Should you panic?
When a big stocks falls, the key to remaining calm is understanding the reasons why.
Apple investors: Should you panic? Racking up rewards for a home renovation
Home-remodeling companies say many wealthy clients have been putting renovation costs on their credit cards. And it's not just for small jobs, but for renovations that run north of $100,000.
Racking up rewards for a home renovation. The eye-opening costs of America's insomnia
More people need help counting sheep. That's bad news for business.
The eye-opening costs of America's insomnia 12 best cars you can actually afford to drive
We love supercars, but let's get real. Here are the 12 most significant consumer cars revealed at 2012 U.S. auto shows.
12 best cars you can actually afford to drive. Beware scams preying on your charitable instincts
Cyber criminals take advantage of our good will during the holidays, and during tragedies such as the school massacre, writes security expert Duane Dunstan.
Beware scams preying on your charitable instincts. ECONOMY AND POLITICS
Consumer sentiment tumbles in December
U.S. consumers' sentiment takes a tumble, data show, with concerns about the so-called fiscal cliff more than offsetting lower gasoline prices and higher stock prices.
Consumer sentiment tumbles in December. Boehner not walking away from cliff talks
House Speaker John Boehner on Friday insisted he isn't quitting fiscal-cliff talks with President Barack Obama, a day after a Republican bill intended to pressure the president in negotiations blew up in the House.
Boehner not walking away from cliff talks. Income jumps and spending climbs in November
Americans saw a jump in personal income in November and, despite spending most of it, still took their savings levels to the highest in four months, according to data released Friday.
Income jumps and spending climbs in November. Durable-goods orders jump in November
Orders for long-lasting goods jumped in November, in data suggesting a surprisingly strong and broad increase in corporate spending, according to a report released Friday.
Durable-goods orders jump in November. Freddie Mac chief economist on threats to housing
While the housing market is showing signs of life, the looming fiscal cliff remains a threat, as does global instability, the chief economist at Freddie Mac tells MarketWatch.
Freddie Mac chief economist on threats to housing. House Republicans cancel Plan B tax vote
House Republican leaders abruptly cancel a planned vote on a tax-cut bill linked to fiscal-cliff talks, saying they don't have the votes to pass it, with just 11 days remaining to avert automatic spending cuts and tax increases.
House Republicans cancel Plan B tax vote. Why we got Facebook and not Mars colonies
America's government no longer thinks long-term, no longer invests in Big Problems like landing a man on the moon. So Silicon Valley, and the rest of America's top innovative technology geniuses, focus on short-term money-makers like Facebook and other Small Problem stuff like Twitter, Instagram and Farmville.
Why we got Facebook and not Mars colonies. INVESTING
10 money-making investment ideas for 2013
Many stock investors believe that 2013 will be their lucky number. Still, this bull market turns four in March — well-past the two-and-a-half year historical average for U.S. bull runs..
10 money-making investment ideas for 2013. Gold, silver and oil markets hope for better year
As the year draws to a close, oil is poised for a sizable loss, gold readies for its smallest annual gain since 2008 and commodity traders look forward to a potentially promising new year.
Gold, silver and oil markets hope for better year. The Dow Theory's very own fiscal cliff
The Dow transports are doing their part to generate a bullish signal from the venerable Dow Theory. Will the Industrials follow suit? And what would it mean if they don't? Mark Hulbert has some answers.
The Dow Theory's very own fiscal cliff. Are these media stocks takeover bait?
Look for 2013 to be a year of continuous merger-and-acquisition speculation in the media landscape, writes media columnist Jon Friedman
Are these media stocks takeover bait? I hit the trifecta on market calls in 2012
Howard Gold: There's no question that 2012, 2011 — and a bit of 2010 — turned out well with regard to my thoughts on the market. Some of the calls were obvious, others had a little bit of luck, but on the whole, it's been a nice run.
I hit the trifecta on market calls in 2012. RIM fuels jitters over spending, services
Investors in Research In Motion saw the shares seesaw after the company's results. Many are clearly nervous about the spending plan for the BlackBerry 10 launch along with upcoming changes in services, writes Therese Poletti
RIM fuels jitters over spending, services. Why you shouldn't invest in Tesla stock
The electric-car maker's financials resemble those of many failed companies that have a great product, yet no market in which they can sell it at a profit, writes John Shinal.
Why you shouldn't invest in Tesla stock. 
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