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Congress is approaching another season of deciding what to do with temporary 'tax extenders'It's easy to extend temporary tax breaks when not considering the budget deficit. Congress is entering another season of hectic turmoil over a set of "tax extenders" that technically expired last year.
US economy adds 211,000 jobs in November. Interest rate hike loomsThe US economy added 211,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate held steady at 5 percent. That strong performance, plus the overarching stability of the economy, all but guarantee the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its meeting later this month.
Why and how to hire a fee-only financial plannerPicking a financial planner is an important decision. A fee-only financial planner can ensure you pick one that legally has to put your interests above their own.
McDonald's seeks 'Perfect Chicken Burger' in AustraliaThe search for the perfect chicken burger may be coming to a close for McDonald's Australia. A promotion launched in October to allow consumers to enter and vote for the best chicken burger is down to four finalists.
Six retailers celebrating Cyber Monday all week longThe online sales of Cyber Monday last a whole week at some select stores. These six retailers are still celebrating the sale-holiday season.
Four New Year's budget resolutions you should make nowRing in the new year by committing to these four budget resolutions now. Starting early can only help your finances.
Ford cars from 2011 to 2016 get Siri Eyes Free in new Sync updateThat's because Ford is rolling out a free Sync upgrade that includes聽Apple's Siri Eyes-Free. The update could make the up-and-down relationship Ford drivers have had with the Sync system a thing of the past.聽
Do ABLE accounts really help?Are ABLE accounts mislabeled? ABLE accounts offer many benefits for individuals diagnosed with disabilities, but they may not go far enough to ensure the availability of Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income.
Everything you need to know about the 2016 FAFSA applicationThe Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be the difference between paying for college now or taking out another student loan. Learn more about the 2016 FAFSA here.
Is McDonald's tax deal in Europe legal?The European Union is investigating allegations that fast food giant聽McDonald's聽received a sweet tax deal from Luxembourg, at a time when the EU is trying to crack down on preferential treatment for multinationals.
Affordable Care Act: Tax penalty for not having health insurance will be higher this yearAmericans who don't sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act this year will聽have to pay much larger penalties on their 2016 tax returns than during the ACA鈥檚 first two enrollment periods.
Online donations on Giving Tuesday jump by over $10 millionOnline donations on Giving Tuesday reached nearly $40 million this year, upping last year's day of generosity by over $10 million.
Mark Zuckerberg and other billionaires make philanthropy entrepreneurialMark Zuckerberg and his wife鈥檚 pledge to give away 99 percent of their Facebook shares is indicative of how some of the world鈥檚 richest members are thinking about the role and utility of their wealth differently.
These are the income tax brackets for 2015For 2015, there are seven federal income tax brackets. Here are the dollar amounts of taxes owed at each threshold, plus your marginal tax rate, which is the rate at which the remaining portion of your income is taxed.
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Production car spied before 2016 CES debutThe Chevy Bolt EV, the long-awaited, pure electric descendant of GM's EV1--and a cousin of the new Chevrolet Volt, or at least a close-sounding relative, will go into production next year with an anticipated all-electric driving range of 200 miles.
The secret to sustainable diets? Pasta.From Italian rigatoni to Japanese soba noodles, pasta contributes to sustainable diets around the world. 聽
Tesla autopilot engineer joins Google's autonomous car teamGoogle -- or rather, Alphabet聽-- is spending a lot of time and money to develop self-driving technology, and it just added a big new name to its autonomous vehicle team.聽
What you can do for Giving TuesdayToday is Giving Tuesday, and people everywhere are turning their spending into donating. On this day of charity and hospitality, we鈥檙e giving you a few ideas to help you do your part.
#GivingTuesday: How effective is it?After Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday buying sprees, along comes #GivingTuesday 鈥撀燼 day of generosity promoted around the world. But is a single day dedicated to giving enough? 聽
Most dealers are lousy at selling electric cars. Here's why.Electric car buyers face a tough time at traditional car dealerships, according to a recent report.聽One problem is that dealers apparently don't think consumers are interested in electric cars.
