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Father's Day: Five reasons it gets out-shined by Mother's DayFather's Day spending is expected to reach $12.7 billion this year, but because of shopper fatigue and dads being just plain hard to shop for, that's 聽a much smaller total than we shell out for Mother's Day.聽
US stocks rise after Federal Reserve stands pat on ratesStocks edged higher Wednesday after the聽Federal聽Reserve said聽the economy is strengthening, but not enough for policymakers to signal a rate hike yet.
How to protect your money from scammersProtect your money from scammers and swindlers. Here some effective ways to ensure that your money stays where it belongs: in your hands.
Amazon says its drone delivery is on the wayAmazon's drone delivery system aims to deliver packages less than five pounds in 30 minutes or less.
Uber drivers are employees, Calif. court rules. A blow for 鈥榮haring economy鈥� startups?If Uber drivers are classified as employees, as one San Francisco-based driver was this month, it could have serious financial ramifications for both Uber and the sharing economy at large. But it could be a big win for workers in contract-based businesses like Uber.聽
Is Germany warming up to electric cars?Although Germany has a large domestic car industry, the country's government hasn't been as aggressive as other European countries on promoting electric cars. But, that could soon change.
Microsoft's Stephen Elop, Mark Penn to leave companyFour top executives are leaving Microsoft Corporation, including former Nokia boss聽Stephen Elop and former Democratic political strategist Mark Penn. CEO Satya Nadella said the reorganization will help Microsoft聽focus on building "services and platforms for the mobile-first, cloud-first world."
How reducing food waste is saving the UK millionsThe United Nations estimates that global food waste costs between $750 billion and $1 trillion a year. Waste and Resources Action Program, a聽UK-based organization, has helped the UK save $2.1 million in disposable costs.聽
FCC fines AT&T $100 million for not-so-unlimited data plansAT&T has been fined $100 million by the The Federal Communications Commission. The FCC said AT&T聽offered "unlimited" data to consumers, but slowed down their Internet after they use up a certain amount of data.
What's behind the world's millionaire boom?In 2014, the world鈥檚 millionaire population grew to 14.6 million, with nearly $57 trillion in wealth. The distribution of wealth for both millionaires and Average Joe's continues to be quite stark.
Twenty cheap, fun family activities to do over the summerLooking for summer activities that won't blow the bank? Here are 20 ideas for having a blast with the family, from making ice cream and hiking to camping and biking.
Can Old Navy show Gap the way?With Gap consistently missing the mark, Gap Inc. CEO says Old Navy's successes may be replicated to map out survival for one of America's most enduring brands.聽
College savings: Four things to know about 529 plansHow to save for college using the state-sponsored plans known as 529 plans.
'Top Gear' gets a new host to replace Jeremy ClarksonChris Evans, a British television and radio personality.聽has been named as Jeremy Clarkson's replacement as the host of "Top Gear."聽Evans聽is already familiar to British audiences from popular programs shows like "TFI Friday"聽and "The Big Breakfast."聽
Five steps to build an emergency fundAbout two-thirds of Americans would not be able to cover an emergency expense that was more than $1,000 without a loan, a 2011 report found. Now is the time to change that.聽
Fed may signal imminent interest rate hike on economic strengthMany economists say that if the economy keeps improving, the Federal Reserve will most likely raise its key short-term rate when it meets in September.聽
Meet the latest mortgage loan option: the 5/5 ARMWhat is the 5/5 adjustable-rate mortgage loan? It is a relatively new loan that has an interest rate that does not adjust as often as a traditional loan. Read on to learn if it's the right mortgage loan for you.
Charitable giving sets new record, but why are religious donations waning?Charitable giving in the US reached a record $358.4 billion in 2014, according to a new report. While still accounting for the largest share of donations, religious giving has slowed as fewer Americans claim religious affiliation and turn their focus to a wider variety of charitable causes.聽
What's behind the FDA ban on trans fats?Food companies have three years to remove trans fats, also called partially hydrogenated oils, from their products, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.
Gap is closing 175 stores. Is the preppy look losing its appeal?Gap will close a quarter of its North American specialty stores over the next few years, including 140 closures that will happen during the 2015 fiscal year. With slumping sales, what does the retailer need to do to turn things around?
