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First LookObama tightens reins on tax sheltersThe Obama administration announced Thursday new regulations that will make it harder for shell companies to hide the identities of their owners, expanding upon rules the Treasury Department introduced in April.聽
Three steps to choosing a qualified credit counselorWhether you need debt management or are just looking to create a budget, credit counseling can provide the tools you need to take control of your finances.
Mortgage rates fall, and there's relief for homebuyers in some hot marketsMortgage rates dropped slightly this week聽while mortgage applications, particularly refinance loans, also fell. Meanwhile, if you鈥檙e in one of the busier housing markets in the country and have been struggling to find a home, some relief may be on the way
The three best cities for rent controlRent control is the dream of renters everywhere. Yet only four states 鈥� California, New York, Maryland, New Jersey 鈥� and the District of Columbia have rent control policies in place. Read on for our guide to scoring a rent-controlled apartment in one of the best cities where price-protected apartments are signed into law.
Nine investing questions you're too embarrassed to askYou can't build wealth through investing if you never get started. And sometimes, getting started is just a matter of overcoming your fear of asking silly questions.
Takata recall expected to climb, announcement expected this weekThough the Takata recall fiasco has fallen out of the headlines in recent weeks, it's about to return in a very big way.
Amid growing anger at Wall Street, a push to end arbitration agreementsThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau introduced a proposal Thursday to bar 'hidden' arbitration agreements that prevent class-action suits.
Ford makes a big investment in its software with PivotalBig data meets the auto industry as car companies recognize that the future of their business may lie outside traditional car ownership.
Five simple ways to protect yourself from identity theftIdentity theft can cost time, effort, and money to correct, but a few simple fixes can protect your personal information from prying eyes and hands.
Eight ways to save on smartphone costs while travelingThere are two basic necessities that everyone needs when traveling in the 21st century: Their passport and their smartphone. But using data, roaming, and making long distance calls while traveling can cost a fortune. Here are a few basic ways that you can save money by using your smartphone while on the road.
Six free debt management toolsThe average American looks at his or her phone 46 times every day. It's easy to check your finances during that time with one, or several, of these free financial tools.
Bentley Bentayga owners to get new Apple Watch appThe app will allow passengers in the new Bentley Bentayga聽to control the vehicle's seats, audio systems, and climate control, via the vehicle's Bluetooth system.
VW diesel buyback: what did other automakers pay for used vehicles?A look at a few previous buyback programs by other carmakers may provide some clues as to how VW may structure its own buyback program鈥攕ubject to court approval, of course.
Why it's important to talk finances before getting marriedTalking about money before marriage can help set your relationship up for financial success.
2017 Ford F-150 gets EcoBoost 3.5 V-6, 10-speed autoFord is not only installing the second-generation of the 3.5-liter EcoBoost in the 2017 F-150, but also pairing it with an all-new 10-speed automatic transmission. Today, Ford released more detailed information about both.聽
Do this before maxing out your 401(k)Depending on how much you need to save for retirement, your income and a variety of other factors, you may want to fund other accounts before depositing the full $18,000 in your 401(k).
Aeropostale bankruptcy: Another victim of 'fast fashion'?The fashion retailer filed for bankruptcy early Wednesday in New York and plans to close 113 stores in the United States. Once popular with teenagers, it's the latest example of a clothing brand brought low by fast-fashion competitors.聽
What's next for Tesla after Model 3?It won't enter production for almost two years, but the Tesla Model 3 has already made a splash. Where does Tesla go from there?
The third way: share-the-gains capitalismBetween the capitalism that offers vast gains for the wealthy and unequal benefits for the other classes, Robert Reich argues that there is a third way: the kind of capitalism that provides equal opportunities, as illustrated by Chobani's recent giveaway of shares to its employees.
Fiat Chrysler will build self-driving minivans with GoogleAs part of the partnership, Google鈥檚 autonomous car technology, which includes various sensors and complex software systems, will be fully integrated in about 100 Chrysler Pacifica minivans.
