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Chipotle expands benefits: Inequality fight moves beyond wagesChipotle will offer hourly employees benefits such as sick pay and tuition reimbursements starting July 1. The announcement comes as workers and advocates call for higher wages and benefits so that people in the restaurant industry can make a living without relying on public assistance.聽
Can Campbell Soup win back millennials?The canned soup maker is buying Garden Fresh Gourmet for $231 million in an effort to win back younger consumers with products like hummus and salsa.
Why GE is selling its private equity businessGeneral Electric continues to retreat from the banking sector as it reverts to its industrial roots.聽
Can McDonald's 'Signature Burger' save its sales?McDonald's is trying out a 'Signature Burger,' a new low-priced entry that anchors the chain's new 'Lovin' Value Menu' in certain test locations. The chain is also trying out different varieties of boxed meals and new drinks, including frozen strawberry lemonade.聽
Student loans: 7 ways paying them early can save you moneyStudent loans can be a burden for years, but paying them off early can yield big benefits for your career, investments, and overall well-being.聽
HSBC cuts up to 50,000 jobs as focus shifts to AsiaHSBC, Europe's largest bank, wants to shift its center of gravity further toward the fast-growing Asian economies where it started operations 150 years ago. The bank,聽which has operations in over 70 countries and around 51 million customers, said it intends to sell its operations in Turkey and Brazil.
Why 2015 is the year to buy a homeDue to recent changes in mortgage loan products and shifts in housing markets across the country, this might be one of the best years to jump into homeownership in nearly a decade.
Opinion: Raise estate tax on America's very richThe US's estate tax of 40 percent only affects the richest of the rich. But some Congress members think this is too much 鈥� in reality, the estate tax should be raised,聽writes Robert Reich.
How McDonald's in Europe are beating their American counterpartsWhile sales in the US are continuing to slow, European franchises are exceeding analyst predictions.
Retirement facts Millennials need to knowThe outlook for Millennials' retirement looks quite different from older generations' plans. These are the facts Millennials should know about retirement, and how to use those facts to plan accordingly for the future.聽
Ten proven ways to free up space on your iPhonePhones are great, but their biggest flaw is the lack of ability to add hard drive storage.聽If you find yourself short on storage, follow these tips and set your iPhone free.
Not all car dealers hate Tesla Motors' direct sales. Here's why.Tesla Motors' practice of selling directly to customers has drawn the ire of many car dealers, who view Tesla's direct sales as a threat to their franchise sales model. Then why do some car dealers support it?聽
Ten things we can all do to support a local food systemSuccessful local food systems strengthen economies, aid small-scale farmers, and benefit the environment. Here's how you can help them thrive.聽
The best and worst things to buy in JuneWith graduation ceremonies and Father's Day on the horizon, June can quickly turn into an expensive month. Here's what to buy, and what to skip, to kick off summer.聽
Five tips women should know before asking for a raiseWomen can spearhead change and help eradicate the gender pay gap, and asking for a raise is a good way to start.聽- How much for lunch with Warren Buffett? $2.35 millionZhu Ye, chairman of Beijing-based Dalian Zeus Entertainment Co, submitted the highest of 76 bids to have a private lunch with Warren Buffett. The money goes to charity.聽
Estate planning: Don鈥檛 just set it and forget itThe purpose of estate planning is to account for as many uncertainties as possible.聽If you do not have a will, trust or financial planning document in place, get them聽before it鈥檚 too late. If you already have these documents, review them if circumstances change, and at least every five years otherwise.
Nine ways to keep your kids busy this summerHow can you get your kids to expand your mind over summer vacation without shrinking your wallet? We have a few suggestions.
Showtime's streaming service will be a cheaper HBO Now competitor聽Showtime has just announced its plans to launch a standalone streaming service that will compete with HBO Now. Like its rival's alternative, Showtime's new service is looking to attract the ever-growing number of cable chord cutters
Monoculture shows financial, environmental costs to USMonoculture is the cultivation of a single crop in a given area, and it allows farmers to industrialize their production systems. On the surface, it helps reduce labor costs, but monoculture聽can actually create more financial and environmental burdens on farms.聽
