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Microsoft and Unilever’s Xbox body wash actually makes a lot of sense
The video game maker is plugging into the fragrance market that has earned Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears and Paris Hilton millions.
Another sacrifice the military makes
A new study compared civilians and Army members on these key measures.
‘I Will Survive’ singer Gloria Gaynor’s money advice: ‘Honey, check everyone handling your money’
The Queen of Disco chatted with MarketWatch about her career, her new album, and what she hates spending money on.
American Express expands Gold Card restaurant rewards, tempting consumers away from lucrative travel perks
Credit-card companies are offering more generous dining-oriented rewards.
American opinion has changed dramatically on gay issues over the last 40 years
93% of people now believe that gay people should have equal employment opportunities, versus just 56% in 1977.
Could this CPR dummy with breasts save more women’s lives?
Women are 27% less likely than men to get CPR in public because people are too scared to touch their chest.
Beyond the initial bonus, make sure your travel credit card is earning its keep
Here are eight ways to keep your card carrying its weight for years to come.
As the FCC votes on letting consumers block robocalls — here’s how else you can stop them
As robocall scammers get sneakier, the FCC is expected to vote Thursday on a new rule to curb the problem.
Carnival ordered to pay $20M for dumping plastic and garbage overboard — lawyer says cruise line tried to ‘drown its deceit’
The Miami-based cruise line also admitted sending teams to ships to fix environmental-compliance violations ahead of inspections.
My wife drinks too much, has never bathed our 7-year-old son and now wants a divorce
How can you keep a child safe before a bitter divorce?
Elsewhere on MarketWatch
Elliott Management nearing deal to acquire Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble soars after reports that the nation’s largest bookstore chain will be acquired by Elliott Management.
Trump Today: President jacks up tariff pressure on Mexico as he lays out China levy timeline
President Trump on Thursday kept up pressure on Mexico over immigration and tariffs as talks continued in Washington, and said he was looking at deciding on extra levies on Chinese goods at the end of the month.
Mortgage rates slump to 2-year low — but consumers may not bite
Rates for home loans tumbled again as intensifying market turmoil pushed investors into bonds. Whether would-be home buyers will be able to take advantage is another question.
U.S. needs a good jobs report and Wall Street forecasts one: 185,000 new jobs, 3.6% unemployment
Here’s what to watch in the employment report for May.
Why it’s dumb to buy stocks on the first Fed rate cut of a cycle
The market is increasingly salivating at the prospect that the Federal Reserve may make its first interest-rate cut of the cycle, possibly next month.
Stop lying to me about Trump’s tariffs
Reports of Mexico and China trade wars causing Americans financial pain are greatly exaggerated, writes Brett Arends.
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