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Paul Ryan and the 'ridiculous notion' of tax distributionRyan, who became speaker because he is both a strong partisan and a smart man, cleverly conflates two ideas: By raising the notion of 'static distribution,' he describes the growth and distributional effects of tax policy as if they are the same thing. They are not.
iPad Pro 9.7-inch vs. iPad Pro 12.9-inch: Which size fits you?What besides size makes the new model different from the previous one? And which one would you be better off buying?聽We鈥檝e compared聽the more affordable new 9.7-inch iPad Pro against its聽12.9-inch iPad Pro sibling to help you pick the right Apple tablet for you.
New investment rule could save investors billionsOn Wednesday, the Obama administration announced a new rule on investment advice that may change how millions of Americans choose their retirement investments 鈥� potentially saving them billions of dollars in the process.
Tesla Model 3 reservations rise to 325,000 after one weekGetting more than a quarter of a million people to put down $1,000 apiece for a car they won't get for another two years is a remarkable feat.
What new advisor rules mean for your retirement savingsNew Labor Department regulations on advisors who have their hands in your retirement accounts require them to act in the best interests of clients. There are plenty of good advisors out there who already follow this rule.聽But there are also plenty who don鈥檛.
Eight hidden travel costs and how to avoid themSome are insignificant costs like that bottle of hotel water you thought was free, but turned out to be $3. Others, like resort fees can add up to hundreds of dollars. To help you avoid unwanted extra expenses, we've put together a list of the most common ones.
First LookBMW unveils car-sharing service: Are personal cars becoming obsolete?BMW vs. Uber: The service, called ReachNow, is now rolling out in Seattle, offering users short-term, long-term, group rentals and other options.
Texting and walking? Proposed New Jersey law says noDistracted walking may finally have its moment in the sun, at least in the Garden State.
Farmers' rights are critical to the future of food. Here's why.While there has been a demonstrable increase in participation of farmers鈥� organizations in decision-making within countries, the universal realization of farmers' rights has a long way to go.
How to trade optionsOptions trading can give you just that: more options and more flexibility to buy or sell assets.
First LookWill Uber improve its language on safety? $10 million settlement suggests it will.California prosecutors alleged that the ride-hailing app misled passengers about its drivers' background checks, which it once called 'industry leading.'聽
Here's how to handle your mortgage when you get divorcedHandling your mortgage correctly in the divorce will help you and your ex go your separate ways on the right foot financially.
How DC gave you three extra days to file your taxes this yearThanks to a District of Columbia (DC) holiday, the IRS moved Tax Day back three days to April 18 this year.
Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for $100 million tax refund fraudA Florida judge sentenced a man to 20 years in prison for running a $100 million-plus "fraud factory" that used thousands of stolen identities to illegally obtain income tax refunds.
Bone smugglers: US returns stolen dinosaur fossils to Mongolia, againThe US has returned another batch of stolen dinosaur fossils to Mongolia. Fossil smuggling is a widespread problem, especially in the US.
Amazon expands same-day delivery 鈥� for someAmazon is expanding same day delivery for Prime members in 11 areas in the US. The delivery is one advantage over traditional brick and mortar retailers.聽
Four better options for home improvementIt鈥檚 nice to live in a home that鈥檚 designed just the way you like, even if you have to spend money on remodeling. But when it comes to increasing a home鈥檚 value, some pricey home improvements won鈥檛 come close to matching the amount of money you put in.
The Treasury Department's next target? Shell companies.Building on earlier actions to address corporate tax evasion, the Treasury Department released new rules Wednesday targeting shell companies, which enable owners to hide their money from government view.
Is lower fuel economy to blame for the halt on European VW diesel update?Six months on, an update for affected VW diesel cars in Europe is still in the works.
Social investing won't bullet-proof your portfolio, but it can helpWhen the markets are as choppy as they have been to start April, most stocks take a dive, even ones with social and environmental goals. But some areas of sustainable investing, as well as the long-term perspective of its investors, can help stabilize a portfolio.
