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How to Start Your Financial Plan

11:38 AM, Feb 17, 2013

Learn how to stop putting off your financial plan and savings goals with advice from financial professional, Matt Logan.

Is Your Life Insurance Updated?

10:48 AM, Feb 17, 2013

A 2010 study from LIMRA shows 30% of Americans have no life insurance at all.

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RIMM Changes Name, Launches Blackberry 10

4:15 PM, Jan 30, 2013

Research in Motion launched the highly-anticipated makeover of its mobile operating system, BlackBerry 10.

Barnes & Noble Planning To Close More Stores

2:12 PM, Jan 29, 2013

The head of Barnes & Noble told the Wall St. Journal that the company plans to continue to shrink its store base.

Billionaires Fight Over Herbalife

8:18 PM, Jan 28, 2013

Investors had a close watch on Herbalife stock to start the week after high profile investors argued about the company last week.

New Credit Card "Checkout Fee" Costs You More

9:37 PM, Jan 27, 2013

New credit card checkout fees could end up costing customers more money each year.

Mailing Your Valentine's Card Will Cost More

4:25 PM, Jan 24, 2013

Starting Sunday, January 27, to mail a letter anywhere in the United States will cost 46 cents.

What's In Your Wallet? Best Credit Cards

2:44 PM, Jan 15, 2013

The value of initial rewards bonuses is on the rise, with the average offer about 15 percent richer than it was a year ago.

Foreclosure Abuse Costs Banks $8.5 Billion

1:01 PM, Jan 7, 2013

Ten major banks and mortgage companies agreed Monday to pay $8.5 billion to settle federal complaints.

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Retailers Report Higher December Sales

11:39 AM, Jan 3, 2013

A surge in spending helped many major retailers report better-than-expected sales in December.

Expert Advice On Paying Off Those Holiday Bills

12:21 PM, Dec 27, 2012

Financial expert Michael Wittenberg answers all of your questions about credit card debt and how the Fiscal Cliff will impact your next paycheck.

Your Money: 13 Money-Saving Tips For 2013

8:10 PM, Dec 26, 2012

Using a 22-year-old calendar: Cheap or smart? You decide.

How To Capitalize On End Of Year Donations

7:42 PM, Dec 26, 2012

WFMY News 2 went to financial planner to get you answers on how to get the most out of your donations.

Herbalife & 500 Jobs May Land In Winston-Salem

9:31 PM, Dec 18, 2012

Wednesday, Gov. Perdue is expected to announce that Herbalife Ltd. will name Winston Salem as city for its manufacturing hub.

Expert Answers: Fiscal Cliff & Your Money

8:53 PM, Dec 12, 2012

Financial advisers were at WFMY News 2 on Wednesday taking your calls about your money in relations to the fiscal cliff.

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AIG Selling Up To 90 Percent Of Aiplane Leasing Unit

8:42 PM, Dec 9, 2012

 American International Group Inc. says it will sell up to 90 percent of its airplane leasing unit International Lease Finance Corp. to an investor group led by Weng Xianding, chairman of New China Trust Co. Ltd., for approximately $5.28 billion.

Citigroup Slashes 11,000 Jobs

1:00 PM, Dec 5, 2012

Citigroup, the third-biggest U.S. bank, said Wednesday it plans to cut more than 11,000 jobs, about 4% of its global workforce.

Bank Of America Delays Higher Fees

8:20 PM, Dec 1, 2012

Bank of America is postponing an increase in monthly fees for checking accounts, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.

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AAA Warns E15 Gasoline Could Cause Car Damage

6:54 PM, Nov 30, 2012

AAA says the EPA and gas retailers should halt the sale of E15, a new ethanol blend that could damage millions of vehicles and void car warranties.

Eden Celebrates Small Business Day

1:48 PM, Nov 24, 2012

Everyone gets excited about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but one day that often gets overlooked is nestled right in-between, Small Business Saturday.

Before You Shop, Check With The Expert

10:15 AM, Nov 23, 2012

Black Friday is finally here. But before you lose sleep, we have the must-hear advice that could change your plans.

118 Hepatitis A Cases In 8 States Linked To Recalled Frozen Berries

Although the berries were recalled June 3, people are still getting sick. Illnesss reported so far118 people in eight states.

2:21 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Tree Hits 4-Year-Old, Damages Home in Greensboro

LaToya Graham wasn't expecting a tree to come slamming through her house last week, but she was even more surprised when she found out the insurance she thought she had, no longer existed.

11:49 PM, Jun 18, 2013

FBI's 500th Most Wanted: Walter Lee Williams Former University of Southern California Professor

He is wanted for allegedly sexually exploiting children and traveling abroad to engage in sex acts with minors.

1:12 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Sheriff's Office: Jackson Had Key To Shackles When He Escaped, Don't Know How He Got The Key

The Guilford County Sheriff's Office confirms that Keith Lauchon Jackson Jr. did have a key to unlock his shackles when he escaped for 15 minutes last Friday.

11:50 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Betty Broderick's Son Calls Her Dangerous At Parole Hearing

Former San Diego socialite Betty Broderick was denied parole Thursday for fatally shooting her ex-husband and his new wife in their bed in 1989.

9:42 PM, Nov 13, 2011

Dad Finds Profanity On Receipt At Friendly's Sports Bar

The Dad took his son to the Sports Bar on Father's Day and found the words written on it when it was time to pay.

1:20 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Computer Virus Affecting Internet, Millions Of Users

A computer virus infecting one in every 17 e-mails sent across the internet since Monday is quickly spreading and causing major problems in computers.

5:18 PM, Jun 16, 2013

Michelle Stafford "Phylis Newman" Leaving Young & Restless

Michelle Stafford, who plays Phyllis Newman, says she's calling it quits after 16 years on the show

3:33 PM, May 27, 2013

NerdWallet Survey: BB&T 4th For High Travel Costs, Hidden Fees

Many families probably have set travel budgets and that means very little wiggle room for extra expenses.

3:04 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Three-Year-Old Charlotte Boy, Grayson Clamp Hears For The First Time

He's one very little busy boy, 3-year-old Grayson Clamp from Charlotte who's now experiencing a different world all together.

 

9:11 PM, Jun 18, 2013

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