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Walmart Direct2Cash lets you pick up your tax refund in cashWalmart's Direct2Cash service allows consumers to pick up their tax refunds in cash at their neighborhood Walmart instead of waiting for a check, or paying high fees for direct deposit.
Home builder sentiment falls, but optimism still strongHome builder sentiment went flat in January, with聽the composite HMI index remaining at 57 while the "buyer traffic" index declined to a level of 44 from 46 in the prior month.
Jeb, Mitt zero in on inequality. Can Republicans get it right this time?Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney have outlined plans to reverse widening income inequality, alleviate poverty, and provide 'opportunity for all.' 聽However, evidence suggests that almost every time a Republican has moved into the White House, his policies have widened inequality.聽
Red Velvet Oreos are here to destroy your New Year's resolutionsRed Velvet Oreos will debut for a limited run next month to coincide with the Valentine's Day season. Oreo has a history of tinkering with its classic recipe, but a red velvet variety has potential to be a huge hit.聽
Workplace electric car charging: what employers should provideAs electric cars聽grow in popularity, workplace charging becomes more important. But聽employers must consider the type of charging equipment to be installed, its access, infrastructure, and energy costs.
President Obama targets the 'angel of death' capital gains tax loopholeThe president plans to announce new proposals聽that would substantially increase taxes for the wealthiest Americans. But the possible elimination of the 'angel of death' tax loophole is a more significant change, taxing the wealthy on inherited capital gains.
Why your Facebook profile may be more important than your credit scoreThe new mobile app Lenddo mines data from social media profiles, including Facebook, to assess one's credit worthiness. Is this the future of finance?
Kitchen nightmare: Why Chef Gordon Ramsay owes $1M in pub rentA 聽British judge on Tuesday ruled celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay personally liable for the $1 million annual rent on a London gastropub.聽Ramsay聽accused his father-in-law of forging his signature on a document making聽Ramsay guarantor for the rent on the York & Albany pub, now a fashionable dining spot.
Shake Shack IPO could be worth $80M in stock market debutShake Shack announced Tuesday that it plans to raise up to $80 million from an IPO, pricing shares between $14 and $16.聽Shake聽Shack聽expects to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the "SHAK" ticker symbol.
IRS.gov kicks off tax season, offers Obamacare adviceIRS.gov is offering taxpayers online advice on how to deal with Obamacare. Tax preparation online on IRS.gov became available Friday,聽and taxpayers will have until April 15 to file their tax returns and pay any tax due.
Richest 1 percent will soon own more than the other 99 combined: ReportThe richest 1 percent already own 48 percent of all the world's wealth, and will own 50 percent or more by 2016, according to a new Oxfam report.
Four ways Obama's cybersecurity push could help youAfter Sony's high-profile hack and a聽multitude of retailer data breaches, President Obama has laid out a series of legislative proposals that he says will boost data security, improve consumer privacy, and help prevent identity theft.聽
Eighteen Oscar-nominated movies you can watch online todayThe Oscars are around the corner, and you'll want to catch up on your movie watching ahead of Feb. 22. Check our list of 18 Oscar nominated movies and where you can find affordable prices to rent, buy or stream them online.聽
Toyota reworks Tacoma in face of GM competitionToyota Tacoma gets new engines, transmissions, and suspension setups in response to redesigned Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon. The 2016 Toyota Tacoma gets first preview at Detroit Auto Show.聽
Sixteen actors working on the world's food problemsWhen they are not appearing on the big and small screen, these 16 well-known actors and actresses are actively participating in leading the discussion over food issues, donating as well as raising millions to provide food to the poor, and striving to end hunger worldwide.聽
Nissan plans long-range electric car to match Chevy, TeslaNissan has sold more electric cars than any other automaker, and it聽is quietly confident that it will be able to match Chevy and Tesla with a longer-range electric car聽of its own.聽
Achieving peace and food security for allToday, over 805 million people around the world still suffer from hunger. Poorest populations have limited access to food and resources, with conflicts hindering food production. But world hunger can be eradicated.聽
Three questions to ask yourself when investing spare cashIf you have a small sum of spare money lying around, ask yourself these three essential questions before investing it anywhere.
Problems at IRS: Will you get your tax refund on time?The IRS chief is warning of a poor tax season, with delayed refunds and long waits for customer service help likely after budget cuts. But could the income tax system and the IRS be overhauled to work for everyone?聽
Can Elon Musk's Hyperloop help Tesla overturn Texas' tough franchise laws?Elon Musk's public transportation concept, the Hyperloop, could be just what Tesla needs to upend Texas' strict franchise laws and start making headway in the lone star state.聽
