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Why it's important to saveSaving even small amounts at a time can help protect from unexpected expenses draining away your emergency fund.
The economy is rigged against workers. Or is it?The picture since the Great Recession has been of economic gains flowing to top income brackets. Now, some rebalancing has occurred, as a better job market and minimum-wage hikes raise incomes for average families.
A wedding party's big spenders: groomsmen?When it comes to shelling out big bucks for a wedding, it isn鈥檛 all about the bride. Groomsmen, surprisingly, are spending more on being in weddings than bridesmaids.
When it comes to outdoor home renovations, think budget and scopeLike any home-renovation project, outdoor renovations can easily get out of control if you don鈥檛 have a good handle on how much things will cost, what your goals are, and whether you鈥檙e doing the work yourself or need professional help. But it's easy to avoid those foibles if you have the right plan.
Should you invest in a startup?Can regular people even invest in high-flying startups? And is it worth the financial risk?
How tax policy can expand opportunities for everyone, not just the fewWhen one looks at growing inequality in earnings and wealth, it鈥檚 wrong to think this is only an issue of the 鈥渢op 1 percent.鈥澛� The way government tax subsidies are allocated also play a role.
Thinking like an athlete can help Baby Boomers strengthen their retirement savingsMost baby boomers do not have much in common with professional athletes on the playing field, but when it comes to financial planning, they might consider thinking like one.
How Tesla could keep some tax incentives for the Model 3Tesla is pushing closer to the 200,000-unit cap on sales that triggers a phase-out of the $7,500 Federal tax credit for electric cars.聽Tesla is a aware of this, though, and may try to do something about it.
2017 Porsche Cayenne gets Platinum special edition trimThe 2017 Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition will start at $66,650, while the Cayenne S E-Hybrid Platinum Edition will set you back $82,650.聽
Volkswagen and others resist regulations friendly to electric cars in EuropeAfter Dieselgate, VW appeared to shift its tone, emphasizing its electric car models over those that run on fossil fuels. But a new study shows VW and other car makers aren't onboard with new EU fuel economy goals that encourage the adoption of electric vehicles.
VW supports biofuels as an alternative, even as it introduces more electric carsAre there many different ways to reduce the carbon associated with road vehicles? Or are electric vehicles the best and only viable way to proceed? That's the debate at the heart of two different reports on Volkswagen's recent actions in Europe last week.
Who is helped by suing Starbucks for using too much ice?A lawsuit filed in Chicago alleges that the coffee chain puts too much ice in its beverages. Such lawsuits often win consumer safety, but at a cost.聽
Why has Sports Authority fallen on tough times?Once one of the largest sports retail chains in the country, Sports Authority lost territory over the years to outlets like Dick鈥檚 Sporting Goods and REI. The retailer filed for bankruptcy in March and may have to close over 450 stores nationwide.聽
Value-Added Taxes aren't a bad idea for small businessesValue-added taxes (VATs) have been attracting growing attention in the United States. There are many benefits to such a tax, and new research shows that it should not be a burden for small businesses, either.
How a better FICO score leads to better retirementHaving a FICO score toward the top of the score range can save you big bucks over the life of your loans and improve your retirement prospects.
How to pick the right carWith so many models on the market and new designs being introduced all the time, it鈥檚 hard to know where to start when choosing a car. It鈥檚 so confusing that many people just buy the same model again 鈥斅爄f they liked the last one 鈥斅爄gnoring new, and better, choices. But there's an easier way to choose.
Dodge Charger, Jeep Cherokee, Chrysler 300 recalled to replace shifterAn earlier investigation of聽the聽2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the 2012-2014 Dodge Charger, and the 2012-2014 Chrysler 300 has resulted in a recall to fix a problem with their shifters, which allowed some owners to exit their vehicles without putting them in 'PARK'.
Craig Wright reveals himself as Bitcoin creatorCraig Wright's new statements, and his use of an encrypted signature, known as a PGP key, appear to have confirmed his Bitcoin role.
Financial planning should be about the journey and the destinationSmart financial planning isn't just about having a fixed plan, it's also about adapting to whatever new challenges come your way.
Will Chobani's big fat Greek giveaway to workers help its bottom line?Chobani CEO Hamdi Ukulaya, Hamdi Ukulaya made headlines last week when he announced that Chobani would be granting its 2,000 full-time workers ownership shares worth up to 10 percent of the company's worth.
