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Mitsubishi admits it falsified fuel milage data. Now what?The automaker says employees overinflated tires during testing to give false fuel economy statistics. Mitsubishi executives have apologized to customers, and say they are seeking to make things right.聽
How women-owned businesses can overcome hurdlesStarting a business isn鈥檛 as simple as putting an 鈥渙pen鈥� sign on a door, and the challenges are聽multiplied for female entrepreneurs. Here are a few key hurdles.
America's new favorite beverage: bottled water?2016 could be the year that bottled water outsells soda for the first time, despite environmental opposition. Bottled water sales increased 7.9 percent in 2015, hitting an all-time high.聽
Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X5: compare carsThe 2016 Volvo XC90 and the 2016 BMW X5 are large luxury utility vehicles for buyers offering European cachet with all-wheel-drive hauling capacity. Each was its maker's first-ever crossover SUV years ago, and both have refinement, handling, and features unimaginable in older SUVs.
Choosing a real estate agent? Three reasons to go with a seller's agent.Some homeowners try to cut costs by listing their homes without a real estate agent, but a seller's agent does valuable work including聽preparing the home, marketing it, showing it to potential buyers and helping you through the selling process.
How to get a mortgage with a nontraditional credit historyThe first thing most lenders look at when you want to buy a home is your credit history. If you don鈥檛 have credit card debt or take out loans, your credit history might be harder to establish. That could make it tough to find a lender who will work with you.聽But don鈥檛 give up, it鈥檚 not impossible.聽
Four ways to spring-clean your investment portfolioYour garage isn't the only thing that could use a once-over this time of year. Your investments may be in need of some tidying up as well. Here's how to give them a good spring cleaning.- First LookChip-enabled cards prompt decline in counterfeit charges, Visa saysAs chip-enabled cards enter the market, some merchants are reporting fewer fraudulent transactions. Making purchases with the cards is set to speed up, as well.聽
How much longer will Coca-Cola and Pepsi be 'soda' companies?Coca-Cola unveiled a new look for its soda products Tuesday, marketing varieties like Diet Coke and Coca-Cola as part of a single, unified brand. The change comes as Coca-Cola and Pepsi try to adapt to consumers buying less and less soda.聽
The only six rules of frugal living you need to knowAs a lifestyle, frugality doesn't need to be complicated.聽Here are the only six rules of frugal living you need to know.
First LookVolkswagen emissions cheating: VW owners mulling trial as deadline loomsLawyers representing thousands of diesel Volkswagen owners are asking a judge for repairs and compensation if the government and the company fail to agree on a fix for vehicles designed to circumvent clean-air laws.
Five facts about working with a mortgage brokerYou鈥檝e narrowed down the聽search to find your dream home, and now you鈥檙e on the hunt for the best mortgage to put those keys in your hand. One way to do聽it: Work with a mortgage broker who can shepherd you through the intricate lending process from start to finish.
2016 Chevy Cruze: Gasoline version's MPG beats even last year's Eco modelThe 2016 Chevy Cruze achieves a best of 30 mpg city, 42 mpg highway, 35 mpg combined, making good on Chevy's promise that the latest model would achieve at least 40 mpg highway.
Despite more original fare, Netflix shares drop on sluggish subscriber growthEven though it produced more original programming than HBO last year, Netflix forecasts that its subscriptions will grow at a slower pace 聽this quarter聽than what investors had expected.
Seven easy hacks to quickly boost your credit scoreNegative marks may stay on your credit report for several years, but it's possible to raise your score by 10-20 points starting this month.
Selling your home? How to find the best listing agentRemember the jitters you felt when you bought your first house? Get ready to feel them again if you鈥檙e planning to sell your home. One of the best ways to聽keep your sale on track and take the pressure off your shoulders is to hire an experienced real estate agent.
Will you really be worse off in retirement than your parents?Eighty percent of US workers under 30 expect to be worse off in retirement than their parents. But there are plenty of reasons for optimism.聽
Auto industry expands promotion of electric-car benefitsAutomakers are starting to promote the benefits of electric cars聽more aggressively, judging from the tone of a panel discussion at the 2016 SAE World Congress covered by Wards Auto.
When should you start saving for your child's education?You can help your child pay for college by saving (and saving early!), but before you open any accounts, be sure your understand your situation, and your options.
How negotiating the right starting salary pays for itselfWhen you negotiate the right starting salary, it starts to pay for itself almost immediately. This is especially important for women.
