Florida’s Property Taxes Go Wacky in Housing Slump

By TIME.com Top Business Stories | July 2, 2009

Florida has no income tax, so its counties lean heavily on property taxes. With the state’s home prices in a steep dive, that’s trouble

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Home Sales Perk Up, but Expensive Houses Languish

By TIME.com Top Business Stories | July 2, 2009

Home sales are improving lately, but it’s the small starter homes that sell, while big expensive houses go unloved

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Bed Bath & Beyond Profits Pointing to Economic Recovery?

By TIME.com Top Business Stories | July 2, 2009

The home retailer, a haven for nonessential merchandise, has seen steady improvement. Are Americans opening their wallets?

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Coming Soon: A Breathalyzer in Every Car?

By TIME.com Top Business Stories | July 2, 2009

Congress may soon mandate that breathalyzers be installed in cars of convicted drunk drivers. Opponents worry that it’s a first step toward high-tech Breathalyzers in all cars

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FTSE 100 close: US jobs shock hits shares

By This is Money | News | July 2, 2009

17.00:Surprisingly bleak US jobs data knocked markets for six this afternoon

Traders at their desks

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