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- Student loans are my only installment loan. Is paying them off a problem?Making good on your student loans will help your credit far more than it will hurt.聽
- 2018 Audi A5 Sportback revealed ahead of Paris auto showThe A5 Sportback is a blend of sedan and wagon. Think of it as a smaller version of the Audi A7.
- Why Hillary should fulfill Bill鈥檚 promise on payBecause corporations can deduct CEO pay from their corporate income taxes, taxpayers have been subsidizing a growing bonanza.
- If you hate auto insurance, you鈥檒l love driverless carsAs we hurtle into the age of computer-operated, fully autonomous vehicles, car insurance as we know it is about to change 鈥 including how much we need to buy.
- Starbucks is good at selling coffee, but can it sell tolerance?Starbucks on Wednesday launched a multimedia series of programs about progress in American communities to counter the political rhetoric that鈥檚 dividing the country.
- Bad credit? What to look for in a credit card.Your options are more limited if credit card issuers see you as a big risk because of聽your credit history.聽But you do have a choice about how you go about聽rebuilding your credit.
- Most Americans pay more payroll tax than income taxIn terms of how much tax they pay, people should worry more about the payroll taxes their employers withhold from every paycheck.聽
- New study suggests Americans could feed more people by changing their dietReducing meat consumption in the standard American diet can raise the potential of agricultural land to feed more people, study finds.
- You got a gift card you don't want. Now what?聽Don't let an unwanted gift card go to waste. When you open that less-than-perfect gift, grin and bear it. Then explore these options.
- Most VW diesel owners want the buyback, not a fix for their carsAlmost half of the 475,000 TDI owners have already signed up for Volkswagen's settlement program鈥攁nd most of them don't seem interesting in waiting for modifications.
- Tips from students on staying sane while working through collegeIf you鈥檙e a working college student, it may feel like you鈥檙e the only one who鈥檚 juggling so many things at once. But you are not alone.
- How does LEGO thrive in the age of video games? Storytelling.LEGO reported Tuesday that it saw flat sales in North America, but mainly because it couldn't keep up with demand for its multicolored blocks. Some experts say the dip is but a blip for one of the toy industry's greatest success stories.
- Mercedes AMG takes 1st and 2nd at Formula One Italian Grand PrixIn what turned out to be a relatively clean race, Nico Rosberg crossed the line first to take home his 21st career win and first at Monza. His teammate Lewis Hamilton came in a little more than 15 seconds later.
- Is your bank account's overdraft protection worth it?Overdraft protection is an opt-in bank service that lets you automatically transfer funds into your checking account聽when you spend beyond the available balance. When is it a good option?
- Ten ways to save more in your 20sDigging between your couch cushions for spare pennies and trimming your everyday expenses will get you only so far.聽
- A dealer trainer tried to buy a car; he now calls car dealers 'clueless'In an ongoing battle with Tesla Motors, auto dealers have continually touted the superiority of the traditional car sales model.聽But the experience of one dealer trainer indicates they may need to take a closer look.
- When should you use an online lender for your small business?Here are a few聽situations where you might want to choose an online lender over a bank.
- How have minimum wage hikes in Massachusetts affected incomes?Massachusetts has one of the highest minimum wages in the nation.
- The realities of free trade dealsWe鈥檝e got to ensure that the gains from trade are more widely shared.
- Ask Brianna: Should I ask for more money at my first job?Whether you鈥檙e a man or a woman, a new grad or a career changer, you should negotiate聽when your employer offers you less money than you know you should be paid.