From: MarketWatch on Fri, Jul 01 2011 12:14 PM

A new Fresh Start program lets people who owe get rid of tax liens that can ruin credit scores and start paying off back taxes

From: MarketWatch on Fri, Jul 01 2011 12:07 PM

Fast-growing gaming company Zygna may soon file for an IPO, but there are questions of how much the company can grow outside of Facebook. Heard on the Street’s Rolfe Winkler discusses.

From: MarketWatch on Fri, Jul 01 2011 11:54 AM

After a short work week, next week’s economic data includes a monthly jobs report and same-store sales. MarketWatch's Laura Mandaro has details. (Photo: AP Photo.)

From: MarketWatch on Fri, Jul 01 2011 11:53 AM

Kodak shares fell after a judge ruled against the company in a patent dispute with Apple and RIM over digital photography technology, Dow Jones Newswires' Matthew Jarzemsky reports. (Photo: AP Photo.)

From: MarketWatch on Fri, Jul 01 2011 11:47 AM

The News Hub covers Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner;'s possible resignation, a twist in the trial of former IMF managing director Dominique Strauss-Kahn, and tips to win the Nathan’s annual hot dog eating contest. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File

From: MarketWatch on Fri, Jul 01 2011 11:47 AM

Following the discovery of false statements from Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s accuser, the case against the former IMF chief is now in jeopardy. WSJ's Michael Rothfeld has the latest details from the courthouse. (Photo: Reuters.)

From: MarketWatch on Fri, Jul 01 2011 10:43 AM

WSJ Washington bureau chief Jerry Seib discusses the possibility of Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner stepping down after a debt ceiling deal is struck in Washington. Photo:

From: MarketWatch on Fri, Jul 01 2011 10:43 AM

WSJ’s Steve Russolillo takes a look at market performance at the midpoint of the year. Also, markets will be paying attention to the manufacturing index, due out today. AP Photo/Paul Sancya

From: MarketWatch on Fri, Jul 01 2011 10:43 AM

WSJ’s David Luhnow reports a medical procedure revealed that Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez has cancer. The procedure was done in Cuba. Photo:

From: MarketWatch on Fri, Jul 01 2011 10:43 AM

WSJ’s Matt Bradley looks at Islamist groups once seen as adversaries now being courted by the U.S. to promote democracy in the Middle East. Photo of Muslim Brotherhood: (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra, File

From: MarketWatch on Thu, Jun 30 2011 11:30 PM

For stressed, sleep-deprived parents, it’s easier than you might think to forget a child in a rear-facing car seat — and the number of children who died in hot cars in 2010 hit a record high. Kristen Gerencher offers tips to protect your children.

From: MarketWatch on Thu, Jun 30 2011 11:03 PM

Billionaire divorcée Patricia Kluge turned to friend Donald Trump to save her from financial straits. Kelsey Hubbard talks to WSJ’s Robert Frank about the resulting fight between Trump and Bank of America over the widow's palatial estate.

From: MarketWatch on Thu, Jun 30 2011 8:54 PM

Casey Anthony’s parents took the witness stand once again Thursday morning to answer questions about the family's tradition of burying their pets in the backyard. Video courtesy of Fox News. Image courtesy of Getty Images.

From: MarketWatch on Thu, Jun 30 2011 8:54 PM

President Barack Obama awarded outgoing Defense Secretary Robert Gates the Presidential Medal of Freedom Thursday, the highest honor a president can bestow upon a civilian. Video courtesy of Fox News. Image courtesy of Getty Images.

From: MarketWatch on Thu, Jun 30 2011 7:09 PM

Regis Philbin lists his Connecticut house for $3.8 million, while Hulk Hogan has put up his Florida for sale for $9.4 million. Plus, a $30 million Montana ranch could be yours at auction for just over half that amount. Candace Jackson has details.

From: MarketWatch on Thu, Jun 30 2011 6:49 PM

Stocks surged for a fourth straight day to give a strong close to the second quarter amid encouraging Chicago-area economic data and a pledge from German banks to support heavily indebted Greece. Joe Bel Bruno has details.

From: MarketWatch on Thu, Jun 30 2011 6:49 PM

Hope is not a plan, so seek out value in parts of the bond market, as well as in dividend-yielding stocks in solid companies, according to Kurt Brouwer of MarketWatch’s Fundmastery blog. Jonathan Burton reports.

From: MarketWatch on Thu, Jun 30 2011 6:43 PM

Tim Janus, otherwise known as "Eater X," is one of the top competitive eaters in the world and a competitor in Nathan’s hot dog eating contest at Coney Island. He stopped by the Wall Street Journal to explain his strategy for downing dogs and to compete in a one-minute eat-off.

From: MarketWatch on Thu, Jun 30 2011 6:43 PM

NBA owners are set to lock out their players as a labor agreement expires at midnight, the players union said, threatening the 2011-2012 season. Matt Futterman has the latest.

From: MarketWatch on Thu, Jun 30 2011 6:32 PM

On today’s digits: Walt Mossberg tells us why, despite a few nice features and WebOS, the H-P TouchPad is far from perfect; hackers launch a new attack on Arizona law enforcement officials; Liz Gannes gives us the scoop on Google+, the search giant's new social networking offering; and, is ...