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GDP at best pace in 11 years: How good is US economy getting?The revised GDP numbers released Tuesday are stronger than expected. This is not the beginning of a boom, forecasters say, but the good news is piling up.- Hidden secret to traveling while saving moneyTraveling can be expensive, but making adjustments to your travel plans can help you save a few extra bucks.
- US economy soars, growing at fastest rate since 2003Third-quarter GDP rose 5 percent on health-care spending and business spending on structures and computer software, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday. The upbeat GDP report pushed stocks higher.
Keurig recalls more than 7 million coffee machinesThe affected machines are聽Keurig聽Mini Plus brewers made between December 2009 and July 2014. Keurig says聽it has received some 90 reports of injuries caused by hot liquid escaping from its machines.- Car brands suspend sales in Russia as ruble collapsesAmid Russia's worst economic crisis, some major automakers have temporarily suspended their sales in the country, while others are shifting inventory or planning price increases.
- What the recent Cuba news means for travelersWith the recent thawing of America-Cuba relations, Cuba could be the new beach destination for Americans. It聽is the largest island in the Caribbean and one with breathtaking scenery. However, the聽travel ban is still not completely lifted.
- Seven tips for a good holiday travelChristmas is the busiest time of the year to travel聽(almost 100 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more during this year's holidays) but traveling on Christmas day can help you avoid all the rush. We've compiled seven tips and reminders for you that could help you have a great holiday travel.聽
- Three reasons why credit cards are better than cash for holiday shoppingThe conventional wisdom around holiday shopping insists that paying with cash is always the best option. While this notion isn't 100 percent wrong, if you're a disciplined shopper with enough cash to cover your holiday purchases, then you're better off using credit cards.聽
- Super Saturday: Last-minute holiday shopping tips and tricksOnly about half of shoppers had finished shopping as of Dec. 10. Here are a few tips for last-minute shoppers.
- What to expect from 'Super Saturday' sales this year'Super Saturday' sales, coming this weekend, offer one last chance for you to score a deal on that perfect present. We've compiled all the data you need to know before going Super Saturday shopping.聽
How insider traders are rigging AmericaInsider trading is illegal but major players on Wall Street still make tons of money because they're good at using confidential information.- Five steps to take to gain financial independenceGaining financial independence can be a daunting task to accomplish. But once you take the first few steps, the process can be quite invigorating and empowering.聽
- Why gender inequality and food security go hand-in-handAddressing gender inequality in farming sector of developing countries could increase global food security, Paul writes. Women are more likely to adopt new techniques in farming practices to enhance household nutrition.
Faux pas: Is that 'fake fur' actually real?For the second time since 2013, media investigations have revealed that聽Neiman Marcus and other聽retailers sold real animal pelts that they marketed as聽fake fur.- Kohl's will be open 24 hours a day until Christmas eve, starting todayKohl's announcement to stay open for more than 100 hours straight until Christmas Eve is noteworthy and it may be a sign of a coming trend. We'll see if other major retailers follow in Kohl's footsteps in the coming weeks.聽
- College savings: a trick to get more out of your 529 planThe 529 plan, used for college savings, has a little known option that lets you contribute up to five years of gift-tax exempt funds at once. If you have the cash available to fund a 529 plan this way, it's a pretty powerful college savings tool.聽
- Four tips for saving money at the airport during holiday travelHoliday travel can be expensive, but it's the trips to the airport that can cost you an arm and a leg while being time consuming. Here are four tips to help you to avoid the extra costs and occupy yourself in case a flight gets delayed during the busy holiday travel season
Reindeer herders of northern Europe confront climate changeThe聽S谩mi people make their living on reindeer herding and fishing in northern Europe. Unfortunately, the environment that the S谩mi depend on, and thus the S谩mi culture, is being threatened by聽climate change聽and land rights issues. But they've had some success fighting back.聽
Ford expands drivers air bag recall nationwideThe Ford national recall covers certain 2005 to 2008 Mustangs and 2005 and 2006 GT sports cars.- What should you do if your unpaid debt is in collections?Letting your unpaid bills go in collections could prove to be troublesome. You may find yourself in court and with damaged credit history for years to come. To avoid that, here are a few steps to take if your debt goes into collections.聽
