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Trump鈥檚 tax and spending plan could sharply raise interest ratesIn 2018, the federal government could be paying more than $900 billion in interest鈥攏early twice what it pays today. By 2026, it could be paying more than $1.8 trillion in debt service, 50 percent more than under current fiscal policy.
'Pink-lining': how dubious debt products entrap poor womenA new report claims that聽predatory practices by subprime lenders are unfairly targeting minority women. 聽
US voters would like more focus on the economy, survey showsApproximately half of Americans are concerned about the economy this election season, according to a new survey. Fifty-four percent of Democrats and 43 percent of Republicans believe that the overall economy is the top domestic issue facing the United States.
Why the best travel rewards credit cards aren't travel rewards cards at allWhile many Americans are paying for their trips with credit cards, they may be missing out on valuable rewards if they are choosing a travel card over a cash-back card.
Employees today get more work benefits, but there's a catchEmployers offer more benefits to today's workers than they did 20 years ago, but at the same time, wages are stagnating.
Americans still want to own their own homes, but can they afford them?A study released today by Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies find that the Americans want buy homes, but a bevy of financial burdens and market realities keep home ownership out of reach for many.
First LookGirl Scouts stir up baking mixes for home cooksA new line of baking mix available at grocery stores bears the Girl Scouts' trademark. Can it help the organization expand its brand and boost sagging revenue from cookie sales?- Dodge Viper gets the ax after 2017 model yearSince 1992, approximately 30,000 Vipers have been built in Detroit. The final model year for the Viper will begin production on Friday, June 24.
How BMW i3 batteries will become home energy storage systemsBMW joins a slew of automakers, including Tesla and Nissan, who are offering up batteries that can double as home energy storage.聽
Tesla moves to acquire SolarCity, but investors balkTesla and Solar City are already closely linked, as Tesla CEO Elon Musk is also Chairman of SolarCity.聽Analysts have questioned Tesla鈥檚 reasoning in acquiring SolarCity, a company which like Tesla is losing money and has substantial debts.
Ten tips for dealing with job lossDealing with job loss can be difficult, but there are ways to make the experience a little easier. Here are ten ways to financially prepare yourself for job loss.
Bernie Sanders' tax legacySanders has introduced many ideas for tax reform, and these ideas might just outlive his candidacy for president.
The world's most expensive tires, complete with gold leafZenesis recently unveiled the world's most expensive tires, but don't expect to see these tires on the road anytime soon.
As America's middle class disappears, the upper middle class is thrivingA new report by the Urban Institute depicts a growing upper middle class. Is this growth at the expense of the middle class?
Starbucks lawsuit alleging under-filled lattes moves forwardTwo California residents are suing the Seattle-based coffee chain, claiming that聽Starbucks聽lattes are only filled to about 75 percent of the cup's capacity.聽
When gridlock and political uncertainty rise, US economy takes a hitOne new study finds that when political conflict spikes upward, it makes foreign CEOs less likely to make investments that can create jobs in the US.
Someday we鈥檒l feel silly for being scared of driverless carsRemember when people were terrified of the internet? Now, imagine your life without it.
To feed the world, do we really need to grow more food?Feeding the world is not about increasing how many bushels of grain we can grow, it鈥檚 about dirt, democracy, and our diets, says one report.- IBM, Local Motors ready to commercialize autonomous busOlli is the first vehicle concept to utilize the processing power behind IBM's Watson Internet of Things, a cloud-based computer system with artificial intelligence.
Extra years in college come with a six-figure price tagStudents who take six years to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree can miss out on up to $300,000 in lost income, retirement savings, and more according to a report from NerdWallet. But many colleges around the country are taking action to help students graduate on time.聽
