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Legal services for less: Did you know a good lawyer is just a copay away?A physician can be accessed for as little as a $20 copay, if you have a good insurance plan.聽Now, what if you could use the same sort of plan when you needed legal help? If you are like most people, you don鈥檛 even realize that such a thing exists.聽
Toyota recalls 177,000 Camry hybrids for brake-fluid problemToyota is recalling 2007 through 2011 model-year Camry Hybrid sedans to correct an issue with the cars' brake-fluid reservoirs. The Toyota recall affects about 177,000 hybrids.聽
From the MagazineWall Street: Whose bull market is it?One of Wall Street's longest booms in 85 years may be nearing its end. Why it has boosted the rich far more than the rest of America.聽
Car prices rise two times faster than salariesBetween 2009 and 2013, car prices rose 8.9 percent, but household income only rose 4 percent. However, new car shoppers have more tools to save money on cars.聽
These are not your parents' SUVsSUV sales are on the rise: Jeep sold 41 percent more cars last month compared to June, and other automakers have seen similar increases in SUV sales. However, these SUVs have become more fuel efficient since the last generation had their SUVs.
What's behind the billionaire boom?The world's population of billionaires have grown 350 percent in the last 14 years, according to Forbes. What is behind the jump in the number of billionaires?
Where to get free pizza this weekendTarget shoppers can get a free pizza at Target Caf茅 this weekend if they complete a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles personality test. What are other deals to look out for this weekend? A Gibson Cuisine 25-piece cookware set is on sale at Walmart for $24.
Hyundai receives $17.35 million fine for delayed Genesis recallHyundai has been fined $17.35 million by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Hyundai got the fine for recalling its Genesis vehicles too late, according to NHTSA.
Lululemon Athletica founder sells 50 percent of stakeLululemon Athletica founder Dennis 'Chip' Wilson will sell 50 percent of his Lululemon shares to Advent International, a private equity firm. The deal highlights Mr. Wilson's dispute with the rest of Lululemon's board of directors.
Productivity rises to 2.5 percent in second quarter. Good, but 'could have been better'Productivity of American workers grew to an annualized 2.5 percent, more than most economists expected, according to data released Friday by the BLS. The increase in productivity is a good sign for the US economy.
Comcast introduces no-wait hotline. Will it cool customers' anger?Comcast has launched a no-wait hotline for some customers to get their complaints resolved in 24 hours. But, Comcast's no-wait hotline is available to people who receive a special ticket from a Comcast representative.
Ebola outbreak is not an investing opportunityAs the Ebola outbreak in West Africa worsens, stocks for pharmaceutical companies working on treatments are being batted around Wall Street as potentially hot properties. But trading Ebola stocks is a bad idea.聽
GM recalls 189,000 SUVs for fire riskIn a tough 2014 for the automaker, General Motors says the SUVs in question are from the 2006 and 2007 model years.
How a nonprofit is helping Michigan family farmersFair Food Network, a nonprofit based in Michigan, is trying to promote local agriculture through its program called Double Up Food Bucks. Fair Food Network's president, Oran B. Hesterman, explains how the program works.
McDonald's US sales fall for third straight month as eating habits shiftMcDonald's says a key sales figure dropped 2.5 percent in July due to continuing weakness in the US and an expired meat scandal in Asia that rocked the continent's fast food market.聽聽A TV report last month showed workers a McDonald's supplier repacking expired meat, and many restaurants iwere left without beef and chicken supplies as a result.
US stocks stay strong as Iraq, Ukraine jitters send world stocks tumblingIraq and Gaza made the world financial markets nervous Friday, though Chinese stocks rose after surprisingly strong growth in exports.聽聽Investors fretted about Russia's decision to retaliate against sanctions with a ban on food imports from the West. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama authorized US聽airstrikes in northern Iraq.
Cronuts at Jack in the Box? Not quite 鈥� meet the croissant donut.Jack in the Box is adding a breakfast item to its menu: a croissant donut. It isn't the famous cronut from a popular New York bakery, but the croissant donut from Jack in the Box is close.
Malaysia Airlines to become state-owned in 'complete overhaul'Malaysia's state investment company said Friday it wants to remove struggling Malaysia Airlines from the stock exchange, making it fully state-owned before beginning a far-reaching overhaul of its business.
Wendy's, Jack in the Box, Good Times report strong salesWendy's, Jack in the Box, and Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard all reported strong performances last quarter. Good Times reported sales increasing by 12.5 percent during last quarter, while Wendy's reported a 3.9 percent increase.聽
Lyft offers custom carpooling service. Should mass transit be worried?Lyft will offer a carpooling service, Lyft Line, that offers custom routes and fewer stops than public transportation. Should mass transit be concerned over potential competition from Lyft?
