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Money problems? Here's how to fix — or avoid — them

3 November 2014
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What does a bank do with your money?

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A look back to the global protest that challenged the rich

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Fed holds first rate meeting with new chair

US Fed holds first rate meeting with new chair

Gus Scacco of Advisors Capital Management says Kevin Warsh will, for now, continue with the 'Powell scenario'.

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Animal gods signaled Egypt’s downfall

What animal deities reveal about Cleopatra's fading power

Millions of mummified animal gods show how ancient Egyptians turned to animal worship out of desperation.

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Oil price slides and global stocks jump

Markets surge on deal to end US-Iran conflict

Chris Brigati at SWBC says even though volatility is not over yet, we are past the oil price peak.

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The man who visited every country on Earth without flying

Danish adventurer Thor Pedersen spent nearly a decade reaching every country without boarding a plane.

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Is America really becoming more religious?

Katty Kay and Ryan Burge on why some Americans now say religion matters more to them, without going to service.

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Francesca Chiejina: Opera saved my life

The Nigerian-American soprano on how the stage allowed her to feel everything she was taught to hold back.

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Nature's warrior on waste

The insect farm raising millions of flies beneath London

Tech Now visit a high-tech underground insect farm that uses millions of flies to turn food waste into protein.

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Markets up as tech stocks dip

Wall Street up as chip stocks bounce

Markets open higher as chip stocks bounce and oil price rises amid the US threatens to hit Iran 'very hard.'

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The stadium with the world's largest screen built for sports

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The immersive venue putting World Cup fans pitchside

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