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- CEO pay still high, but no longer a runaway trainExecutive pay 鈥 a key driver of income inequality 鈥 soared in the 1990s but has remained relatively flat since then. Government regulation and private-sector trends may help keep it that way.
- Retirement planning: Why to do an IRA rollover when you switch jobsFor many people, rolling a 401(k) into an IRA聽can be a smart move for two primary reasons: better investment options and lower fees.
- OPEC isn't worried about electric carsDo the interests behind oil production see electric cars as a threat to their business?聽Not much, it seems.
- Five money myths you probably believeManaging money can be complicated, and myths are often born from people鈥檚 struggles to make it simpler. But simplistic solutions can cost you instead of saving you money.
- Six tech items you should never buy in-storeWhat's the聽one thing that traditional retail stores, even discount stores like Walmart, don't want you to know? They're charging way more for聽tech accessories than they need to.
- Seven reasons you need an emergency fund (and four tips for saving up)Stuff happens. If you lose your job, need a home repair, or wear out your car's engine, you'll need reserves to keep your life moving.
- Why won't the US stand up to Apple like the EU just did?Instead of criticizing the European Commission for forcing Apple to pay up, American politicians ought to be thanking Europe for standing up to Apple.聽At least someone has.
- Bob Goodlatte鈥檚 internet tax bill is no solutionHouse Judiciary Committee Chair Bob Goodlatte proposed his latest version聽of a bill to clarify when and how states can impose sales taxes on online and catalogue sales.聽It is 鈥 odd.
- Ten can't-miss beauty buys from Sephora's saleSephora, mecca of all things beauty, is taking up to 70 percent off sale items, and all orders receive three samples for free.
- Thieves use laptop, dealer software, blank keys to 'hotwire' more than 100 carsThe targets of the Houston-area heist were Jeep Wranglers, Grand Cherokees, and some Ram trucks.聽
- Online bill pay: what it is and why you should use itIn addition to the聽convenience of paying聽bills聽from your own computer day or night,聽you鈥檒l save the cost of a聽stamp and the trouble of going to聽a mailbox.
- Labor Day sales: What to buy (and skip) this weekendLabor Day weekend greets shoppers with bargains at retailers and restaurants.聽But what should you be opening up your wallet for this holiday?
- Payday loans a scourge, but still a needFourteen states prohibit payday lending, calling it predatory. The federal government is stepping in, too. But for those who need the money, there are few options.
- Clinton announces plan to rein in 'unjustified' price hikes on drugsIf聽Hillary Clinton聽defeats Republican Donald Trump in the Nov. 8 election, she would need the support of the US Congress to implement key measures of her proposal.
- What's the most coveted coupon in your state?September is National Coupon Month, and most states prioritize pizza and crafting for their coupon needs.聽
- Five times you shouldn't use a credit cardIf you pay off your bill in full every month, using a credit card for most expenses allows you to track your spending easily and take full advantage of cash-back and other rewards programs. But if you don't, high interest rates will cost you.聽
- How to balance between investment and savings accountsA carefully considered investment plan can grow your wealth much faster than saving alone, but maintaining some of your money in savings limits your exposure to sudden downturns in the market.
- Tesla Model X falcon door update may have made them worseThe double-hinged, falcon-wing doors on the Tesla Model X may look super cool and futuristic, but they've caused headaches for owners since day one (and for Tesla, far longer).聽
- Don't go into debt to pay for these five thingsIn some cases, borrowing money helps聽build wealth. In others,聽going into debt does聽more harm than good.
- Taking Uber can now be tax-free: here's whyUber is many things to many people. But now, Uber is also tax-free, at least for some commuters in New York City.聽