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- US Export-Import Bank officials investigated over giftsThe US Export-Import Bank has suspended or removed four officials as investigators look into allegations of improper gifts and kickbacks as well as efforts to direct contracts to favored businesses.
Fresh fish versus frozen fish: Is it a fair fight?Consumers may consider fresh fish to be better overall than frozen fish. But, the difference isn't as clear-cut as it may seem to be.
As Tesla Motors continues online selling, auto dealers fight backTesla Motors and auto dealers have been fighting for five years over Tesla Motors' online selling of its electric cars. Now, the聽National Auto Dealers Association聽is trying to market the benefits of going to auto dealers.
A Cristiano Ronaldo burger? Restaurants cook up World Cup burgers.McDonald's isn't the only restaurant with World Cup-themed menus 鈥� burger joints across the world are cooking up burgers for the 2014 World Cup.聽Bread Meats Bread in Scotland made a burger in honor of Cristiano聽Ronaldo.
Saving for a rainy day? 1 in 4 Americans don't.Twenty-six percent of Americans have no emergency savings of any kind, and a majority have less emergency saving than experts recommend, according to a study from Bankrate. Even as the rest of the economy improves, the US savings rate has been trending downward for decades.聽
Free books, food, and even smartphones? Fifteen items to save money on.It is possible to get food, anti-virus software, movies, and even smart phones for free. Here is what consumers can save money on, and how to do it.
Mazda, Honda, and Nissan recall 2.8 million vehicles for faulty airbagsMazda, Honda, and Nissan have recalled an estimated 2.8 million vehicles due to problematic airbags made by Takata Corp. Takata, Honda and Nissan all say the recall is particular to southern US states and territories known for high humidity.聽
IRS emails, student debt, and Spain's corporate tax: The week ahead in tax newsThe House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will begin its two-part hearing on missing IRS emails today. Tomorrow, the Senate Finance Committee will examine the role of the tax system in reducing student debt.聽
Need help on saving for retirement? Consider these four words.There are four words that can be very helpful for retirement saving, writes聽Richard M. Rosso. For example, don't be afraid to say 'no' more often to people, especially when they ask you to lend money.
Why women in India are farming with diverse plants 鈥� and without pesticidesIn India, many women are planting more than 20 different crops on their farms with nutrition 鈥� and not money 鈥� in mind. This type of farming stems back to previous generations.聽
In France, urban agriculture and community co-op growsA food sustainability organization in the UK has spread its philosophy of sharing and making food accessible in 25 countries. In France, the idea has become popular with projects in more than 300 municipalities in the country.
YouTube threatens to drop some indie artistsIn announcing its new music streaming service, Google's YouTube says some big artists,聽including Adele, Vampire Weekend, and Radiohead,聽could be blocked from the site unless their independent record labels can strike a deal.
Traveling this summer? The best carry-on luggage that follow airline rulesEnsure your carry-on luggage conforms to airline regulations with these tips. For example, airlines individually determine the acceptable carry-on size, so don't let a false "FAA-approved luggage" claim determine what you buy.
Could a fierce smartphone market make Amazon drop Fire Phone's price soon?Amazon Fire Phone is currently priced at $199. With a competitive smartphone market, Amazon may have to lower the Fire Phone's price.聽
Why Presbyterians are divesting stock in US companies with sales to IsraelPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.) on Friday voted to sell stock worth $21 million in Caterpillar, Hewlett-Packard and Motorola Solutions a protest against Israeli policies toward Palestinians.
Alstom-GE deal gets support from FranceAlstom-SA looks close to being acquired by General Electric聽after the French government dropped its objections and threw its support behind the American offer. GE has been fighting to acquire Alstom for months.聽
Raising gas tax to pay transportation projects? Good idea, but skip the budget gimmickSenators Bob Corker (R-TN) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) proposed a gas tax raise to pay for transportation projects. They had a good idea, but they are ruining it with restoring $190 billion in targeted tax breaks, writes Howard Gleckman.
Velveeta recall involves 6,000 lbs. of cheese product shipped to WalmartVelveeta recall involves 260 cases of cheese product that may not have enough preservative added, causing it to potentially spoil. The items involved in the Velveeta may have been distributed to Walmart stores in as many as 12 Midwest states.聽
Formula One: Sparks will fly, literally, but will it drum up interest?Formula One race cars will have titanium skid blocks to make sparks. Will it be entertaining, or silly?
What concerns small business more: tax laws or actual taxes?Small business owners worry more about state and local tax laws than how much they have to pay in taxes, a survey has found. How small business owners perceive the compliance of regulations determines if they consider the area business-friendly.
