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What would Aetna, Anthem health insurance merger deals mean for you?The CEOs of two major聽health聽insurers聽planning separate multi-billion dollar acquisitions made the case for the deals to Congress as senators questioned whether they would hurt competition and raise prices for consumers.
Republicans and Democrats want to close this tax loopholeThere is general, bipartisan support in closing carried interest loophole following the presidential debate. This brief will help keep you updated on that and other tax news.
Rent is less affordable than ever, and it鈥檚 not just a Millennial problemThe number of rent-burdened households, or those spending more than half of their income on rent, is expected to swell over the next decade, according to a new study. Elderly renters will be impacted most.聽
Now you can order Starbucks from your phoneStarbucks rolled out its 'Order & Pay' mobile app nationwide Tuesday, allowing customers to place an order before they reach the store.
Three ways to protect against credit card fraudCredit card fraud and hurt your credit score and result in hours on the phone with banks and credit card providers. Use these tips to protect yourself.
Volkswagen emissions scandal woes grow as company faces global scrutinyIn the wake of its massive emissions scandal, Volkswagen has suffered huge losses but avoided US fines 鈥� for now. Will their luck hold as other countries launch their own investigations?
Opinion: Republican assault on Planned Parenthood is economically stupidThe continued attack against Planned Parenthood is economically and morally wrong.
VW diesel emissions recall widens: 10 things you need to knowVolkswagen's recall of diesel cars due to falsified emissions data has expanded to 11 million cars worldwide, the company announced Tuesday. Addressing the problem will cost the company an estimated $7.3 billion.聽
First Look28-year prison sentence for peanut executive hailed as 'victory for consumers'Stewart Parnell, the聽former owner of the Peanut Corporation of America, received 28 years in prison for knowingly shipping peanut butter linked to the deaths of nine people in 2008-2009.聽
Wendy鈥檚 NZ does black buns one betterWendy's New Zealand outfit might be ahead in the burger customization game. It offers customized black, half-black, or normal buns for some sandwiches.聽
Volkswagen effect: Are other car companies cheating on emissions?Volkswagen's emissions-cheating problems might draw attention to other car makers. 聽
Most state budgets show improvement but uncertain futuresThings should be looking up for most states, but state budgets and their futures look increasingly uncertain.聽
How your credit cards will change starting next monthThe iconic swipe motion of the credit card is set to fade away at the start of October. New EMV smart cards will take a dip and feature chip technology.聽
VW CEO apologizes after EPA emission-cheating accusationsVolkswagen is facing the possibility of major fines and perhaps criminal charges for installing software聽on close to 500,000 of its TDI-branded diesel models from the Volkswagen and Audi brands that was designed to circumvent EPA emissions standards
Five small changes in retirement planning that get big resultsRetirement planning often involves tweaking. These 5 tweaks will have a big impact.
Holiday hiring binge: Macy's wants 85,000 new workersMacy's joins other retailers in an end of year, holiday hiring spree. Kohl's Corp. expects to hire more than 69,000 workers. Toys R Us plans to hire 40,000 people.
Eight ways being patient saves you moneyPatience is a powerful virtue and a powerful economic tool.
Opinion: Four reasons why The Wall Street Journal attack on Bernie is bogusThe Wall Street Journal recently ran an article claiming that Bernie Sanders's proposals would cost $18 trillion over a 10-year period. The number is wrong and the information doesn't add up.
Volkswagen stock plunges 20% after false emissions dataVolkswagen shares fell over 20 percent on Monday, after it told US dealers to halt sales of some 2015 diesel cars, following regulators' discovery that software it designed for the vehicles gave false emissions data.
Fall fashion finds: Banana Republic's best coupon, $19 Vera Bradley bagShop for casual jackets, jeans, bags, and more to help you transition from summer to fall.聽
