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- Why high-net-worth individuals prefer cash back rewardsCash back credit cards tend to offer lower returns per purchase. Why, then, are they so highly regarded?
- Tesla Model S P100D is the fastest-accelerating car you can buy, says TeslaCapable of sprinting from a complete stop to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds, the Tesla Model S 100D isn't the fastest car ever, but it is darn close.
- How to cancel a flight without the hefty feeLittle-known rules give air travelers an opportunity to cancel their reservations and receive a full refund. This came about as聽part of a larger package of new consumer protection laws regulating the airline industry.聽
- Tuesday marks African-American Women's Equal Pay DayData show that African-American women earn 60 cents for every dollar that white men earn. But while progress in closing the gap may be slow, the issue has begun to gain traction on both corporate and state levels.聽
- Toyota now sells almost 1.5 million hybrids a yearThe automaker聽reported a 17-percent growth in sales of its hybrid cars in the first half of this year.
- Back-to-school laptop deals you can't missIf you're a student in need of a new laptop, now is the time to buy. Here is a back-to-school guide for getting the best price on the laptop that's right for you.
- Wells Fargo to pay $4.1 million fine for cheating student borrowersThe student loan arm of the banking giant charged illegal fees and misled borrowers, says the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
- An advisor鈥檚 tips for buying a carSpending too much on a car creates unnecessary financial stress. But there are a few steps you can take to stay in your financial lane when buying a car.
- Mitsubishi Outlander, Lancer recalled for transmission problemsThe recall affects Mitsubishi Outlander, Lancer, and Outlander Sport vehicles built between 2014 and 2016. Approximately 82,436 cars have been recalled in the United States.
- Car or no car on campus? It鈥檒l cost you either way.You鈥檒l have to pay for parking, insurance and gas if you bring a car. And without one, you鈥檒l need to budget for the alternative transportation.聽Before you decide, compare the costs of each option.
- Best women's fashion deals: Shop summer dresses starting at $8Soak up the sun with summer styles in this roundup of the best women's fashion deals.
- Why a single-payer healthcare system is inevitableThe choice is between a hugely expensive for-profit oligopoly or聽a government-run single payer system.聽We鈥檙e going to have to choose eventually.
- Should Uber and Lyft pay to improve taxi industry? The Bay State says yesAs part of a law passed earlier this month solidifying regulations of the ride-hailing industry, Massachusetts now requires companies to contribute 5 cents of every trip to a new fund that will help modernize the taxi industry.
- Study says 1 in 6 cars sold in 2020 must be electric to meet fuel-economy rulesEven without zero-emission vehicle聽mandates, automakers may soon be forced to sell large numbers of electric cars just to meet fuel-economy rules, concludes the聽World Energy Council.
- Seven little-known benefits of renters insuranceWith the US homeownership rate at its lowest point in 51 years, more American households need renters insurance. Yet only 40 percent of renters have policies, versus 95 percent of homeowners who have home insurance.
- Don't make this student loan mistakeGetting help managing your student loan debt is a good idea, but it shouldn't cost a thing.聽
- How beans could become America's favorite snackThe bean, touted for its nutritional punch and for its environmental sustainability, is invading the grocery store. In the United States, sales of beans and other pulses grew nearly three times faster than meat last year.聽
- Are middle class jobs coming back?Almost half of all new jobs are middle-income positions, according to new analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
- Cruise ships start to come under scrutiny as massive pollution machinesCruise ships regularly depart major ports with thousands of passengers onboard, and they are now being called out as major sources of pollution.
- Ten positive travel trends to watch in 2016As a travel expert, I pay close attention to any travel industry changes, because they often mean new ways to save money on airfare, hotel stays and trip booking.