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Beginning Jan. 1, U.S. Savings Bonds will be going digital, the U.S. Department of the Treasury said. This will save taxpayers $120 million over the next five years, Treasury said.

Credit Suisse Securities has been fined $1.75 million by FINRA for failing to properly supervise short-selling activity.

As 2011 draws to a close, many investors are continuing to seek safety, TrimTabs Investment Research said Wednesday. They are socking most of their money into bank savings accounts and bond funds.

As 2011 draws to a close, many investors are continuing to seek safety, TrimTabs Investment Research said Wednesday. They are socking most of their money into bank savings accounts and bond funds.

Sometimes it just isn’t your year. And 2011 wasn't the greatest of years for some of the world's most iconic companies, particularly for tech firms such as Cisco Systems and HP that have delivered massive returns to shareholders for years.

Sometimes it just isn’t your year. And 2011 wasn't the greatest of years for some of the world's most iconic companies, particularly for tech firms such as Cisco Systems and HP that have delivered massive returns to shareholders for years. However, comparing these select 30 stocks’ performance against one another over a one-year period is hardly a comprehensive or “fair” method to evaluate each company’s long- or short-term prospects. For the year, the Dow is up just over 6%. They say success has a million fathers but failure is an orphan. Here’s hoping you or your clients were holding a large position in these Dow stocks this year. Also see: The 10 Best-Performing Dow Stocks of 2011

Eurozone worries contributed to a modest dip in investor confidence in December, according to a State Street analysis.

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index rose 9.3 points in December to 64.5, following a 14.3-point rise in November, The Conference Board said Tuesday.

The accountant and attorney for the estate of a 104-year-old copper mine heiress who died earlier this year have been under investigation for their handling of their client's finances, and the accountant has now resigned as executor.

Modera Wealth Management has hired a former academic, CEO and credit union industry executive to join its ranks.