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What your boss did to get ahead of the packIf you ever want to be like your boss 鈥� or at least become your own boss 鈥� think about the skills your boss has acquired to get that job.
In wake of Greek crisis, ECB approves credit for Bulgaria and RomaniaThe European Central Bank put secret lines of credit in place with Bulgaria and Romania. Can it stave off spillover from the economic crisis in Greece?聽
Are you an independent contractor? Probably not, Labor Department says.The Labor Department released detailed guidelines this week for determining whether businesses should designate their workers as "employees" or "independent contractors," and suggested that the latter classification has been used a bit to liberally as companies re-organize and streamline costs.聽
College students, don't spend more than $500 on laptops. Here's why.Laptops can put a dent in a college student's budget. But, there are ways to find laptops that aren't ridiculously expensive.聽
McDonald鈥檚 June same-store sales down 2.3 percent, franchise operators sayMcDonald's June same-store sales were down 2.3 percent, franchise operators in the US told BurgerBusiness. Operators are concerned about where business is heading for McDonald's.
Micro-housing: A hip urban trend or economic necessity?Micro-housing has been touted as a solution for urban coastal areas experiencing a housing crisis, but its spread to other, more spacious areas have left some wondering if there might be more to it.聽
Facebook "shop" sections will let you buy on-siteFacebook is rolling out "shop" sections on select merchants' pages that will allow customers to buy products directly on the site. 聽The news comes as tech companies ramp up efforts to get people to spend more time 鈥� and money 鈥� on their websites by letting them shop with just a swipe, tap, or click.
Why Uber could be banned in CaliforniaA judge has recommended that the San Francisco-based ride-sharing service be fined and suspended for withholding data from the state. In order to avoid suspension, Uber has 30 days to pay the fine and make the data available.聽
What Oprah Winfrey has to say about financial wisdomOprah Winfrey is estimated to have a net worth of $3 billion. What can others learn from her about finances and money management?
2016 Lexus ES 350 makes its way to the StatesThe 2016 Lexus ES 350, along with the ES 300 hybrid model, has a new look and more smartphone compatibility.聽There are no mechanical changes, meaning buyers still get a choice of two models with the same specs as last year.
Janet Yellen defends Federal Reserve policies from critical CongressFederal Reserve Chair Janet聽Yellen delivered the bank's mid-year economic outlook to聽Congress Wednesday, saying that interest rates could rise later this year and additional oversight would inevitably hurt the economy.
Why Hillary Clinton should take a tougher stance on big banksHillary Clinton's camp says she won't move to reinstate the Glass-Steagall Act, which prevented big banks from engaging in high-risk trading at while still offering traditional banking services. It's a mistake, both politically and economically.聽
Cheap flights to New Orleans and trips to the Bahamas: this week's best travel dealsWe've rounded up five of the best travel deals of the week so you can focus on planning that dream vacation without worrying about the bottom line. Jet off to New Orleans, cruise to the Bahamas, or get a great hotel bargain in Vegas.聽
Google 'buy' buttons let users shop directly from adsWhile many companies are trying methods to make it easier to shop online with just a click or a swipe, Google could have a competitive advantage due to its dominance over the world of search engines.聽
Grumbling aside, Amazon Prime Day orders surpass Black FridayAmazon's peak order rates during Wednesday's Prime Day promotion have already eclipsed last year's Black Friday order rates. Slow load times and elusive blockbuster deals have few shoppers celebrating, however.
McDonald's goes swanky with 'Restaurant M' in TokyoMcDonald's will debut its new burger line in Japan at a one-day pop-up called 'Restaurant M," offering a sit-down meal for 20 guests. The posh offerings will include 'Vichyssoise Mac fries' and gelatin-encased vegetables, among others.聽
Solar Impulse grounded: Can commercial flight go solar?The Solar Impulse 2, a solar-powered plane that set out to be the first aircraft to circle the world without burning fossil fuels, is now grounded in Hawaii for the remainder of the year. Still, its聽successes and failures have left many wondering if the solar energy business can eventually make its way into aviation. 聽
Amazon Prime Day vs. Wal-Mart: Who wins the online price wars?While Wal-Mart made almost $500 billion last year, its online sales were only $12 billion. Amazon took in nearly $90 billion, all online. On Amazon Prime Day, Wal-Mart is challenging the online giant to a rumble in the digital jungle.
Five electronics that are really, really hard to fixSome electronic gadgets are a burden to fix. Which ones are the worst offenders?
US producer price index rises slightly in JuneInflation remains tame as producer prices have fallen 0.7 percent over the past 12 months due to lower oil and gasoline costs.
