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Now could be a great time to borrow from your 401(k)The the 401(k) loan is an often-overlooked source of funds for debt consolidation and interest rate reduction.聽However, to some financial advisors, the 401(k) plan is the third rail of debt management strategies 鈥� a source of capital that should never be touched.聽
McDonald's sales slide is a global affairMcDonald's Corp's worldwide same-restaurant sales fell a steeper-than-expected 1.8 percent in January, as the company struggles to shake off the after-effects of food scandals in Asia. January marked the eighth straight month of worldwide same-restaurant sales declines at McDonald's,
Is your Samsung Smart TV spying on you? Probably.Samsung's Smart TV may be a little too smart for its own good, collecting potentially sensitive information through its voice recognition software. The Samsung Smart TV's capabilities聽may add fuel to the debate over how much control humans are willing to relinquish to automation for convenience.聽
For same-sex couples, financial planning poses unique challengesAll committed couples must learn how to tackle financial decisions together, but same-sex couples face additional challenges as laws change. Here are six of the most important financial questions same-sex couples should ask each other when planning their futures together.聽
$29 flights? Yep. The five best travel deals this week.The week's best travel deals include super-cheap airfare from Frontier Airlines, a can't-miss Hawaii travel package, and a few steals on hotels.聽
Retirement investing: Four must-read predictions for 2015Retirement investing is a decades-long game, so don't be distracted by short-term yearly predictions.聽In light of that, here are retirement predictions for 2015 that will actually be useful and insightful
The job market may be better, but looking for work is as frustrating as everDespite a strengthening US job market, the unemployed face an unavoidable economic reality: Even in the best times, the number of job seekers is typically twice the number of job openings.
Valentine's Day jewelry deals: $7 Swarovski, $12 pearls, and moreValentine's Day jewelry deals can be hard to find, but that doesn't mean you should write off sparkly things altogether. Read on for five of the best bargains on Valentine's Day jewelry we could find.聽
McDonald's Japan says 'Aloha!' to new Hawaiian menuMcDonald's Japan will introduce聽a new Hawaiian-influenced menu as part of a World Mac promotion after reporting plunging sales. The Hawaiian Pork Burger and the Loco Moco Burger will make their way onto the McDonald's menu next week.聽
Should General Mills and Kellogg's use controversial preservatives? 'Food Babe Army' says noInfluential food blogger Vani Hari started a petition to stop use of BHT in cereal. Over 32,000 supporters have echoed her demand, forcing General Mills to respond.
What would a Jeb Bush presidency mean for taxes?Jeb Bush gave a speech this week that聽exposed some interesting internal conflicts in the former Florida governor鈥檚 campaign platform.聽On one hand, Bush called for government to help working class families. On the other, he demanded that government stay out of the way and let markets grow the economy.
TWTR: Twitter earnings impress, but worries lingerTwitter (TWTR)聽beat Wall Street's profit and revenue targets in the fourth quarter. User growth weakened in the quarter, but picked up in the new year, Chief Executive Dick Costolo said in a statement. Twitter (TWTR) stock has rallied roughly 10 percent in the past several days.聽
Intuit stops TurboTax filings in all states after fraud outbreakIntuit has halted the transmission of all state e-filing tax returns through its TurboTax software on worries of rampant fraud.聽Intuit said that the company and some states have noticed an increase in 'suspicious filings' with TurboTax and attempts by to use stolen information to file fake state tax returns
Unemployment rate rises to 5.7 percent. That's great news.The US economy added a surprising 257,000 jobs in January, but the unemployment rate increased 5.7 percent. The unemployment rate increase is good news, because it means more Americans are upbeat about their job prospects and beginning to look for work.聽
Have a Roth IRA? Avoid these common mistakes.Roth IRAs, as well as traditional IRAs, come with complex rules and a lot of opportunities for missteps. Here are three of the most common mistakes people make with a Roth IRA, and how to avoid them.聽
Is a 'mini Chipotle' coming to your town?Chipotle wants to add thousands more stores in the US, and many could be 'mini Chipotles' 鈥� much smaller establishments that focus primarily on takeout. If Chipotle goes small, other chains may soon follow. 聽
Is Starbucks milking the vegan trend?The coffee conglomerate is expanding its vegan menu with coconut milk. Does this reflect a real cultural shift?
Four ways to survive flying Spirit AirlinesSpirit Airlines is famous for being low-budget but a pain for travelers 鈥� charging fees for everything from checking a bag to picking a seat. But there are ways to fly Spirit Airlines without losing your sanity.聽
Amy Pascal, Sony co-chair, steps down after hacking fiascoAmy Pascal, one of the most powerful women in Hollywood and the force behind such critical and commercial hits as 聽'The Social Network' and 'American Hustle,' will launch a major new production venture at Sony.聽
State and local budgets still reeling from the Great RecessionThe latest Census of Governments聽shows us a lot about just how hard local governments were pounded by the Great Recession. It describes a powerful double-whammy: Local governments not only suffered deep declines in their own tax revenues but they also faced steep cuts in state aid.聽
