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A new study came out today about airline satisfaction.  So, basically Americans hate the airlines.  Shocker! We are about as satisfied with airline service, safety, and performance as we were back in 2001, and that was a year we felt pain and sadness for the industry.  They really managed to turn that goodwill into the exact opposite huh? I've defended the airlines before on this blog, so I ... read more

I am back from my reporting adventure in Paris. Did I feel the shock -- as in sticker shock? Let me describe it to you this way: There are NO Americans right now in Paris. Sure, I saw the occasional businessman or woman, but overall, the American tourist is NOT in Paris -- or in Europe in general. First. let's talk money. Some examples of what we paid in dollars for things while in ... read more

As promised here are Tracy's Tax Tips from Friday.  Tracy is going to be joining the show each Friday, giving us her weekly dose of reality.  Taxes, they are a certain thing, and she certainly knows what she is talking about. As posted earlier at www.foxbusiness.com but just in case you missed it: While your kids clearly aren't going to save your hairline, they might actually save you ... read more

Sometimes, well, many times it is the behind the scenes events here that make things very interesting. Today, was one of those days. We had a segment about the selling of one's own life insurance policy. It's an old practice, and has been around for years (Tom tells me) but it seems to have recently gained steam. Why? Because now with more of the "young" investors, or targets, as you may ... read more

Tonight is the State of the Union with President Bush.  Neil will be anchoring live, and we'll have Asian market data, oil and gold prices on the screen as he speaks then some post-game analysis.  Can't wait. Last year, during his State of the Union, President Bush said the word "economy" eight times.  I have a sneaking suspicion we will hear that word many more times tonight so I took the ... read more