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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.

Class Project Becomes Wake Forest Students Venture

10:03 PM, Nov 20, 2012

Necessity is called the mother of invention and some Wake Forest students took it to heart.

At Least 1 Dead After Boating Accident On High Rock Lake

Wildlife officials confirm at least one person is dead and another is missing after a boating accident on High Rock Lake Saturday afternoon.

2:33 PM, May 25, 2013

Police: Bear Found Dead On I-40 East In Winston-Salem

The hunt for a black bear roaming around Winston-Salem might have come to an end Saturday morning after police found a bear dead on the side of the interstate.

7:50 AM, May 25, 2013

Copperheads And Other Snakes Showing Up Across The Triad

So far in 2013, Forsyth Medical reported 9 total snake bites, 8 of which were venomous.

11:02 PM, May 24, 2013

North Carolina Outlasts Clemson In ACC Baseball Matchup

The top-seeded Tar Heels (50-8) scored the game's final 10 runs after trailing 7-2 in the ninth.

9:20 AM, May 25, 2013

Small Plane Crashes At Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Two people received minor injuries after a small plane crashed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport shortly before 2 pm Friday, according to a report from CBS affiliate WBTV.

1:42 PM, May 24, 2013

Barbee Brown Swallowed A Grill Brush Bristle

A Triad woman had back-to-back surgeries after swallowing a bristle from a wire grill-cleaning brush.

 

4:41 PM, May 24, 2013

Davidson County Man Turns Himself In For Drugs, Weapons, Moonshine

A Thomasville man turned himself into the magistrate's office after officers found drugs, weapons and moonshine during a raid at his home.

10:26 AM, May 25, 2013

Greensboro's Kolby Garrison Who Is Blind Will Sing National Anthem At Charlotte Motor Speedway

Kolby Garrison who is blind will sing before the History Channel 300 Race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday.

5:56 PM, May 24, 2013

Neighbor Helps Police Nab Vehicle Break-In Suspect

Police say they were able to arrest a suspect wanted in several vehicle break-ins Friday, thanks to video from a resident in an Asheboro neighborhood.

7:46 PM, May 24, 2013

Hofstra University Junior Andrea Rebello Killed

The home-invasion suspect killed along with Hofstra University junior Andrea Rebello last week said he wasn't a gang member.

 

 

3:09 PM, May 24, 2013

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