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Do tax breaks help small business? Not as much as lawmakers think.For decades, policymakers have enthusiastically supported special tax breaks for small businesses, including start-ups. But聽there is a wide gap between the professed support for small businesses and what the tax code does for (and to) start-ups聽in the real world.
The 10 best coupons this week: Half off at J.Crew, $75 off at Dell, and moreNo time to search for a great coupon? Here's a roundup of the best coupons of the week, with savings from Dell Home, Target, Bath & Body Works, and more.聽
Anthem hack leaves room for scammers to pounceAnthem insurance faced a cyberattack last week that compromised the information of up to 80 million customers. Now,聽scammers are sending spam email聽and making phone calls claiming to represent Anthem and offering a free year of credit-card protection service.聽
2015 Honda Fit: Is a 4-door version on the way?The 2015 Honda Fit is already available to US buyers as a hatchback and聽Fit-derived HR-V subcompact crossover utility vehicle. And a聽test model of the Honda Fit聽four-door sedan that's currently sold in other markets as the Honda City has now turned up in California.
Disney World on a budget: 10 ways to save on foodDisney World can be a pricey place, especially when it comes to food. But follow these Disney World dining tips, and you'll make the most of your money in a place that's designed to grab your cash.聽
What that tax refund really costs youTax refunds are on the way, and it's tempting to spend them on fun things like vacations. Consider investing your tax refund instead.聽
We're setting the job market back 200 yearsWith the rise of on-demand jobs like Uber, we're reverting back to a 19th-century job market where 'freedom 聽of contract' ruled the day.聽It was an era when many workers were 'happy' to toil 12-hour days in sweat shops for lack of any better alternative.聽
Why restaurants don't want customers ordering dessertTo turn a profit, some restaurants would rather you leave than finish your meal off with cr猫me br没l茅e.
Tesla Model X SUV delayed again: Three possible reasonsTelsa fans are eagerly awaiting the debut of the Model X electric SUV, but the vehicle's rollout has been delayed a number of times. Here are three possible reasons聽the Model X schedule lagged significantly from its originally announced launch date of late 2013.
Coca-Cola gets good news: Soda sales are upCoca-Cola reported a slightly higher-than-expected profit on Tuesday as sales in North America, its biggest market, rose for the first time in four quarters.聽Analysts say US consumers are still drinking less soda but are paying more for it, boosting Coca-Cola sales.
iPad deals will be everywhere this yeariPad sales are falling, which means iPad discounts have never been better.聽As such, we're predicting that 2015 will be the year of the iPad deal.
Romantic hissing roaches? Five weird Valentine's Day giftsThis Valentine's Day may be the year to think out of the box and win a little extra love. Check out these options.
Presidents' Day sales 2015: what to expectPresidents' Day sales brings a variety of deals, but bargain hunters will see the best Presidents' Day savings on winter apparel, which sees discounts of up to 85 percent.- Qualcomm to pay $975M fine over Chinese anti-monopoly claimThe mobile technology giant will pay the Chinese government what may be the country's biggest every corporate fine.
Obama would end tax breaks for college sports. Good for him.President Obama's FY16 budget proposal would cut federal subsidies for premium seats at college sporting events. Federal subsidies ought to provide national benefits and there鈥檚 no evidence that boosting attendance in high-priced court-side or skybox seats does that.
KFC tries its hand at burgersKFC's new beef/pork burger, the Bistro Hamburg, marks the first time the chain has tried out a beef menu item. For now, the KFC burger will only be available in Japan.聽
Netflix goes to Cuba. Will wider Internet access follow?Netflix expanded into Cuba Monday, giving residents access to movies and shows like 'House of Cards' and 'Orange is the New Black.' Just 5 percent of Cubans have access to an Internet connection strong enough to use Netflix, but easing relations between the US and Cuba could help.聽
The 10 most (and least) deadly cars in AmericaTraffic fatalities in the US have reached another record low, but when it comes to prevention, not all vehicle models are created equal. Which cars fared best? Worst?聽- Death toll for faulty GM ignition switches risesInitially, General Motors had said at least 13 people had died in crashes caused by the switches. Currently the total is 52. Legislators have estimated that at least 100 people were killed.聽GM set aside $400 million to make payments, but conceded that could grow to $600 million.聽
Valentine's Day by the numbers: 1 in 3 couples say 'no gifts' this yearValentine's Day will cost the average person $142.31 in 2015, but 1 in 3 people aren't planning to give a gift at all. This Valentine's Day will also include 132 million cards exchanged and 6 million marriage proposals.
