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First LookExisting home sales fall, while new home sales reach nine-year highA shortage of inventory is pushing affordable homes out of reach for first-time home buyers.
Five ways retailers are using technology to rethink in-store shoppingRetailers are finding creative ways to make in-store shopping more enticing and prevent it from becoming obsolete.
Uber offers retirement plans. Will it appease drivers fighting for basic benefits?Uber announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with Betterment to offer its drivers discounts on individual retirement savings accounts.
Will fuel economy standards have to be relaxed starting in 2021?A report found that carmakers are technologically capable of meeting national fuel economy standards, but that a combination of low gas prices and high SUV sales might cause them to miss the mark.
Has Berkeley's soda tax affected soda consumption?Soda consumption in Berkeley has dropped by 21 percent, but is that a result of the soda tax, or increased health awareness?
Bank not measuring up? How to tell and what to do.For one, take a look at what your bank鈥檚 competitors are offering.
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.
