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Retirement inequality: Who's got access to 401ks and who doesn't?Nationwide, about 40 percent of full-time private sector workers in the US lack access to an employer-based retirement saving plan. But it varies widely depending on where you work.聽
Cuba to allow small and medium-sized private businessesCommunist Party documents published Tuesday said a category of small, mid-sized and 'micro' private business is being added to the party's master plan for social and economic development.
Is digital farming the future of food?OpenAg, an open-source agricultural research lab at the MIT Media Lab, advocates for an open-source, computerized food system that would account for the environmental and socio-economic effects of food production.
The best international roaming cell phone plansInternational roaming聽rates are nothing to mess around with, so it鈥檚 important to know what you鈥檙e on the hook for before you travel abroad. We鈥檝e surveyed the mobile landscape and picked out the carriers and plans that are most friendly to frequent out-of-country travelers.
Four questions to ask before starting a franchiseOpening a franchise is a tempting approach to entrepreneurship. You get a playbook and an established brand, and the franchising opportunities appear virtually聽endless. But it鈥檚 not all froyo and free lunches. Before you sign any franchise agreement, ask yourself these four questions.
What should business owners think about in the first year?The first year of a small business鈥檚 existence is crucial, as entrepreneurs run headlong into critical questions. It's important to keep yourself focused on your goals and make sure your finances are sound during this period.
Opinion: Why Trump might winRobert Reich argues that Trump鈥檚 rise suggests a new kind of politics. You might call it anti-politics.
What does it mean to be food insecure?Food insecurity permeates every county and congressional district in the U.S., and food-insecure persons do not always qualify for federal food assistance programs, according to a Map the Meal Gap report produced by Feeding America and Nielsen.
BMW 7-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class: compare carsThe Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7-Series are large sedans that serve as the flagship models of their respective brands. Both of these sedans have typically been among the first in the world to offer advanced technology, comfort, and active-safety features, as well advanced engineering and construction techniques.
2016 Chevrolet Malibu road testThe Chevrolet Malibu is one of the longest-running nameplates in the brand's history, but history hasn't always been kind to it. Today's Malibu changes all that, and more.
How to snowflake your debtA debt snowflake is a way of paying off debt that immediately captures small savings for use toward outstanding bills. Here's how to do it.
What brands do Tesla buyers also look at?Looking at their future product plans, the established German luxury carmakers have now clearly started to take electric-car maker Tesla Motors seriously.
Wal-Mart takes on Amazon Prime with new 鈥楽hippingPass鈥�Wal-Mart is taking aim at Amazon鈥檚 loyal following with a pilot service called ShippingPass that promises the coveted service of fast, free shipping.
How are countries leading the way against food waste?A comprehensive analysis indicates the efficacy of well-crafted legislative frameworks in reducing household food waste generation.
How to buy new tech on eBay without getting ripped offOver the years, eBay has become much more than just an auction site. But if you're shopping on eBay, you still need to聽make sure you聽know as much as you can about who you are buying from.聽
Goodreads deals brings you the eBooks you want to read (for less)The new feature, called Goodreads Deals,聽sends you email notifications when ebooks on your 'Want to Read' list, ebooks by your favorite authors, or popular ebooks from your favorite categories go on sale.聽
Tips for filling out the FAFSA as a first-generation college studentBeing a first-generation college student is a big deal and a huge opportunity. You鈥檒l be the first person in your family to get a degree. But first, there's the FAFSA to navigate. Don't be afraid to ask for help along the way.
This small change could be a solution to climate changeAltering the way livestock feed is produced could help mitigate some of the issues associated with climate change that stem from livestock production.
GM to compensate 2016 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia buyers for misstated MPGThe company is working on a plan to compensate the people who bought the affected cars.
Five affordable ideas for a once-in-a-lifetime vacationSome travel providers are better than others when it comes to discounts on luxurious trips abroad.
