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Honda to add another 2.6 million vehicles to air bag recall listLast week, a top Honda executive told a US House subcommittee during a hearing that his company would expand the driver's side repairs nationwide.
Ten gorgeous designer dresses to rent for any holiday occasionThe holiday season can get聽expensive. You want to look your best at every event you attend, but buying new clothes can be pricey. Meet Rent the Runway, an online service that provides customers with designer dresses, accessories and jewelry for rent at cheap prices. 聽
Are tax-free ABLE accounts the right financial solution for the disabled?Many people with disabilities face financial challenges. To address this issue, Congress is on the verge of approving the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act that would create tax-free savings accounts to assist disabled people. However, it comes with its eligibility restrictions and cannot be a complete solution.聽
McDonald's tries out customizable burger menus as sales slideMcDonald鈥檚 is extending its 'Create Your Taste' customization option to chicken as well as beef as it broadens testing to 30 stores in five states.聽McDonald鈥檚 says the US test, now in an handful of California stores, will be taken to stores in Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.聽
Grumpy Cat made nearly $100 million? Not quite, owner says.Reports surfaced earlier today that Grumpy Cat, the dour feline who rocketed to Internet meme superstardom, made $99.5 million for her owner over the past two years, thanks to speaking engagements, merchandise, and a TV movie. Grumpy Cat's owner has denied the reports.聽
Saving for retirement? If you鈥檙e a young man, probably not.People who are least likely to be saving for retirement are under 25 years of age, according to a recent study.聽When comparing the sexes, 65 percent of men participated in their employer-offered plan versus 72 percent of women, although men still save more money than women overall.
Merck $8.4 billion takeover sends Cubist stock soaringMerck聽will buy Cubist Pharmaceuticals for $8.4 billion, illustrating a new emphasis on combating so-called 'superbugs' that have drawn warnings from global health organizations. Shares of Cubist, based in Lexington, Massachusetts, soared before markets opened Monday while聽Merck聽slipped.
Tesla Model S, Corvette top list of vehicles owners would buy againTesla Model S and Chevy Corvette got high marks on Consumer Reports' annual ownership-satisfaction survey.聽Among mainstream brands, Subaru was ranked highest, while Buick, Hyundai聽Kia, Nissan, and Mitsubishi were the least likely to have repeat buyers.
Will Japan run out of rice?Japan鈥檚 issues with sustainability, food self-sufficiency, and food security find their perfect metaphor with rice 鈥� a staple not only caught up in tradition and national mythology, but in the ever-changing world of global economics.
Five burger trends to watch in 2015Because of higher beef prices, cheeseburgers will be more popular and burger bars will want customers to taste quality. But look out for veggie burgers as more diners will be willing to go meatless.
What to buy during PUMA's Black Friday-beating sale of the yearPUMA is beating its own Black Friday sale, which only took 30 percent off shoppers' entire purchases. Through December 8, PUMA is cutting 50 percent off its inventory 聽site wide, including sale items. This is the best discount we've seen from the popular shoe retailer all year.聽
US has best jobs year since 1999: How good is that?US employers created an estimated 321,000 jobs in November, the Labor Department reported Friday. In fact, employers have added 200,000 or more jobs for 10 straight months.
F1 breaking news: Korea back on the calendar, Audi F1 rumors resurfaceMotorsport鈥檚 governing body, the FIA, has announced a series of rule changes for the 2015 Formula One World Championship, one of which is the addition of the Korean Grand Prix to the official calendar, bringing the total number of races to 21.聽
More online, less time for shipping: Ten ways holiday shopping is different in 2014It's time to start thinking about the holidays and you may note some significant differences between this holiday shopping season and last year's. While in-store shopping is steadily decreasing, online shopping this year will increase with earlier shipping and more purchases from smartphones.聽
Surprise! 321K jobs added in November is the best report in years.The economy added 321,000 jobs last month, its best performance in nearly three years and nearly 100,000 over what analysts had expected. It was also the biggest month for wage gains since the summer, and the unemployment rate held steady at 5.8 percent.聽
An Expedia for freight?An Israeli start-up is trying to modernize the antiquated world of freight logistics with tools inspired by Internet travel sites, such as instant quotes and automated bookings. But the company's innovations face enormous inertia within the industry.聽
Why child tax and earned income tax credits should be made permanentTwo provisions that are enormously important to low- and moderate-income households-the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) are set to expire after 2017. They聽are relatively inexpensive ways to promote work and family, and Congress should make them permanent.聽
Tesla Model S leads the pack in customer satisfaction. Again.Tesla Model S owners are still in love with the electric car more than two years after its launch. The Tesla Model S sedan topped Consumer Reports' annual customer satisfaction ratings this year, just as it did last year.聽
Starbucks on your smartphone: How the coffee giant is going digitalStarbucks is preparing to expand a mobile order-and-pay-ahead option nationally over the next year, plus has plans to expand food offerings.
Nine hidden holiday costs and their affordable alternativesHoliday season means spending money on presents, festivities, and more, but it doesn't mean you have to exceed your budget and wreck your bank account.聽To avoid the burden of overspending this season, we recommend taking a look at these nine expenditures that offer wiggle room for extra savings.
