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As the economy improves, America's birthrate risesWhile there are multiple factors that influence the birthrate, experts say that the recession-induced decline appears to be coming to an end.
Are you paying sales tax on online shipping fees? Should you?Can聽a retailer charge sales tax on shipping fees? We've rounded up the answer to that question for all 50 states.
What does a cheaper yuan do for the global economy?China's surprise move Tuesday to devalue its currency may fan political tensions with the United States and Europe, whose exports could become comparatively costlier.
'Fee-only' financial planners aren't perfectFor all the vitriol heaped on commission-based financial advice (where planners have incentive to聽recommend聽more expensive products), the idea that fee-only models are beyond reproach is deeply flawed but largely unquestioned.
Why Burger King brought back chicken fries (featuring One Direction)A social media frenzy may have been responsible for Burger King鈥檚 decision to bring back chicken fries. How much influence does social media have on the eating habits of young Americans, as well as companies' responses to them?聽
Laptops, not iPhones: the best and worst things to buy in AugustAugust lacks a major commercial holiday, it's still a busy month for retailers and deal hunters alike. Back-to-school sales are at their prime this month, and in the coming weeks consumers will be inundated with end-of-summer clearance sales.聽
First LookWhat can Alphabet do that Google can't?Google announced a new umbrella company that will oversee certain ventures in an effort to separate and reorganize Google's many operations.
How to spot a hotel booking scamScammers are getting better and better at mimicking the look and feel of trustworthy websites, but there are things you can do to protect yourself against booking a hotel with a fraudulent site.
Lexus tries out no-haggle pricing at some dealershipsLexus is looking to test out a fixed-price strategy at 12 of its 236 dealerships in the United States, in the hopes that it will increase transparency and lead to greater customer satisfaction during the car-buying process.聽
Google to reorganize and expand as 'Alphabet'The move may be a nod to demands for more fiscal accountability from the tech giant, which has diversified far beyond its search engine.
Back-to-school savings: an exhaustive guideIf聽you're gearing up for the new school year, you're going to need some fresh supplies, and we all know that's not cheap. Here are some of our best back-to-school deals and student freebies to help you maximize your money throughout the year!
Paid leave for new parents: Is the US finally catching up?Adobe became the third company in a week to roll out a new policy for paid parental leave. The US lags behind other countries in this respect, but talk of reform leaves many hopeful.
Target nixes gendered labeling: a sign of changing times?Target's decision to rid certain departments of signs that designate products as being for girls or boys is drawing praise from certain circles as more fluid notions of gender identity move to the mainstream. But backlash from angry customers demonstrates just how polarizing the issue still is.
Honda Civic vs. Mazda 3: Which budget-friendly sedan is right for you?For decades, both Honda and Mazda have excelled at not just at making good, fuel-efficient subcompact sedans, but also nimble and fun to drive cars.聽
Tech giants eye India. Can it compete with China's manufacturing industry?On Monday, the Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi launched the Redmi 2 Prime, the first device from the company assembled entirely in India. Could India聽be ready to compete with China for the attention of the world鈥檚 foremost tech giants?聽
How retirement plan 'finals presentation' can harm workersA finals presentation is part of the vetting process in which a company decides who is going to run your workplace retirement plan.聽It is, unfortunately, very common for employers who don鈥檛 really understand how retirement plans work to allow their plans to fall into the wrong hands.聽
Adobe joins 'an industry movement' extending parental benefits to new mothersAdobe is the third technology company in the US in a week to give new parents more paid time off,聽'while striving towards increased workforce diversity.'
Berkshire Hathaway to purchase Precision Castparts for $32 billionThis is Warren Buffett's biggest purchase to date.
2016 Honda Accord: sporty appearance and plenty of tech goodiesThe Honda Accord Sedan and and Accord Coupe聽receive significant updates for the 2016 model year.聽Beyond a new look and mechanical upgrades, there are several tech additions.聽
Ferrari F40 sells for record $1.23 million at auctionA 1992 Ferrari F40 sold at auction house Coys鈥� recent event held at the N眉rburgring for an impressive 鈧�1.12 million (approximately $1.23 million US). According to Coys, this is the highest price ever paid for an F40 at auction.
