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Parents' good intentions set up these financial challengesExpenses involved in raising children, even before they're ready for college, have skyrocketed. Here's some advice on how to evaluate the options available.
Spend your summer paddling with the proper kayaking gearThere's nothing like gliding along a lake or river on a warm summer's day. Kayaking definitely requires some gear, but the necessities don't have to cost a fortune.
Memorial Day freebies: Where military members can get free food and funIn honor of the men and women who gave their lives for their country,聽businesses from restaurants to water parks are offering freebies, deals and discounts to active and retired military聽members this Memorial Day.聽
Opinion: Why Americans need to reinvent the entire education systemSenator Bernie Sanders argues that American public colleges should be tuition-free. Higher education should be, writes Robert Reich, but the US needs to reexamine and reinvent the country's entire education system to prepare for tomorrow's economy.
Millennials and 'fast casual': food trends everyone is watchingThe annual National Restaurant Association Show kicked off on Thursday May 22 in Chicago. Workers in the industry are keeping an eye out for emerging restaurant and food trends, including the relationship between Millennials and 'fast casual.'
Connecticut jumpstarts electric car rebate programConnecticut has kicked off its聽Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric聽Automobile聽Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR)聽pilot program. Drivers who purchase a聽new hydrogen fuel-cell or plug-in electric car can get a rebate up to $3,000.
For Janet Yellen and the Fed, falling unemployment hardly mattersJanet Yellen said Friday that the Federal Reserve is still on track to raise rates later this year. She was cautious in her assessment of the job market, despite an unemployment rate nearing what many would consider full-strength.
Memorial Day gas prices will be the cheapest in five yearsAlthough gas prices have gone up by 70 cents since January, they are still almost a dollar less than last year's prices. As more drivers hit the roads for Memorial Day weekend and the rest of the summer, it is uncertain whether gas prices will rise or fall.
How creating tax worker credit could benefit childless, low-income workersThe earned income tax credit helps millions of working, low-income families, but its benefits are not felt by workers without children. How could creating a new worker tax credit help these workers?
US consumer price increase should keep Fed interest rate hike on trackThe US Consumer聽Price Index gained 0.1 percent last month after increasing 0.2 percent in March, according to the Labor Department. Rising shelter and medical care costs boosted underlying inflation pressures, which should keep the Federal Reserve on course to raise interest rates later this year.
How to know if you should work at a startupAs college graduates start the job hunt, working at a startup can be appealing. NerdWallet financial adviser聽Megan Terzian explains what questions job seekers should ask themselves before joining a startup.
On eBay? Six weird things to sell online.Are empty egg cartons and old computer software of any value? Yes 鈥� eBay users can sell empty egg cartons anywhere between $10 and $20.
What you should buy at Memorial Day salesMemorial Day is coming up, which means the Memorial Day weekends sales are starting to pop up. While it may not be the best time to buy patio furniture or grills, expect to see competitive Memorial Day deals on those items.
US existing home sales fall 3.3% in April. Is homeownership affordable anymore?Existing home sales fell to a 5.04 million annualized pace in April, even though homes sold at their fastest clip in nearly two years. The housing market is facing the same conundrum as other areas of the economy: things are improving, but not 聽enough to translate into a change in the way most people live.
Six ways for teens to make money during summer vacationLooking for a way to make money during summer vacation? Check out these six ways jobs that teens can do before they head back to school.
Eight easy, cheap DIY projects for your backyardWorried about overspending on your summertime backyard project? From raised garden beds to stepping stones, these eight budget-friendly ideas may be the solution.聽
Lumber Liquidators CEO Robert Lynch resignsLumber聽Liquidators CEO Robert Lynch resigned while the company continues to be investigated over products imported from China.聽The company earlier this month said it stopped selling all laminate flooring made in China after disclosing that the Justice Department is seeking criminal charges.
US jobless claims over past month hit 15-year lowUS jobless claims increased 10,000 to 274,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. However, the number of jobless claims over the past month is still the lowest it has been since 2000.
Global inequality is at a 30-year high, and it's hurting growthThe richest 10 percent of the population in 20 developed economies earn 9.6 times the income of the poorest 10 percent, according to a report from the聽Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).聽
Should you buy IKEA on Amazon? Depends where you live.IKEA furniture is available on Amazon and many items are even eligible for free 2-day shipping through Amazon Prime. However, that does not mean that the furniture will be cheaper.聽
