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Employer health insurance tax breaks: bad for retirees, bad for the deficitWhat would happen if Congress repealed the tax exclusion for employer-sponsored insurance? Because of Social Security, that question has a very complicated answer.聽
Should you save for retirement or college?Many parents are faced with the daunting task of saving for retirement and their children's graduation at the same time. Here are five tips to help you succeed at both.聽- FiveFinger shoes owner? Come get your refund.FiveFingers shoes maker Vibram just settled a multi-million dollar class action lawsuit alleging that it deliberately misled customers over the health benefits of 'barefoot' running shoes. If you have a pair of Vibram FiveFingers shoes, you may be entitled to a refund.聽
Mother's Day: Motherhood costs women $250,000 in lost wagesMother's Day isn't enough to make up for what motherhood costs. On average, mothers will give up nearly $250,000 in lifetime earnings by deciding to have a child.聽- Mother's Day: The gift Mom really wants (you can't buy it)Mother's Day spending will reach $20 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation. But the Mother's Day gift most moms say they want isn't available in a store.聽
Ford recall involves 692,000 Escapes, C-Max hybridsFord recall triggered by two safety problems: side airbags don't always inflate in crashes and sometimes doors don't latch properly. The Ford recall includes 2013 and 2014 Escapes and C-Max hybrids.聽
Dow hits a new record 鈥� and it can keep climbingThe Dow hit a new record Friday. Despite widespread skepticism, there are reasons to think the stock market can continue climbing.
GM will announce fifth recall in two weeksFor the fifth time in just two weeks, General Motors is on the verge of announcing yet another recall.聽In total, 8,208 Malibu and LaCrosse sedans may be affected.
How curbing health care spending will affect the deficitRapidly growing health care costs have been a major driver of federal budget deficits. Could a decline help solve the nation's long-term fiscal problem?聽
Apple nears Beats purchase. Will it make Dr. Dre a billionaire?Dr. Dre's headphones and audio streaming company, Beats, appears close to being acquired by Apple for $3.2 billion. The Beats deal would be the biggest purchase in Apple's history and likely make Dr. Dre rap's first billionaire.聽
Mother's Day gifts that keep on giving: Five great subscription dealsMother's Day gifts don't have to be one-timers. Give a Mother's Day gift that will last the whole year with deals on subscriptions for wholesale clubs, beauty supplies, and even video games.聽
Investing tips: How to really figure out your risk toleranceInvesting tips mean nothing if you don't know what risk level makes you comfortable. But your risk tolerance can be affected by a variety of factors beyond age and earnings. Figuring it out is key to getting the best investing tips.聽
Burger King enters breakfast wars with 'Burgers at Breakfast' menuBurger King is battling Taco Bell's Waffle Taco and McDonald's McGriddles with a聽breakfast item it already knows everyone loves: burgers.聽Burger King's new 'Burgers at Breakfast' menu makes selected lunch and dinner favorites available in the morning alongside the chain鈥檚 regular breakfast items.
Want to reduce greenhouse gas? Try a carbon tax.The political system may not be ready for a carbon tax, but it is hard to read the White House's new climate change report without thinking about how valuable such a levy could be.
Health insurance payments from Obamacare reach 80 percentHealth聽insurance聽companies told members of Congress Wednesday that more than 80 percent of people who've signed up under Obamacare have gone on to pay their health insurance premiums 鈥� a necessary step for the enrollment figures touted by the administration to hold up.
Google, Facebook strike back against FCC plans to reshape the InternetSome 150 tech companies sent a letter to the FCC, saying proposed rules would undermine 'net neutrality,' which has fueled the exponential growth of the Internet, they say.
NFL draft 2014 vs. NBA playoffs: Which should you watch?The 2014 NFL draft kicks off Thursday evening, going up against two more games from a thoroughly entertaining NBA playoff season. So, will the NFL draft or the NBA playoffs put on a better show tonight?聽
Mother's Day gifts? Treat yourself with these five great clothing deals.Mother's Day gift giving can be tricky, so give your loved ones (and yourself) a break and go on a shopping spree. Dealnews has rounded up five great Mother's Day clothing deals from Eddie Bauer, Nike, and more.聽
Tesla (TSLA) will break ground on battery factory next month. But where?Tesla (TSLA) reported first-quarter earnings Wednesday, and Elon Musk said the company could break ground on its factory producing lithium-ion cells as early as next month. Tesla is still evaluating four states, including California, as potential locations.
Colorado moves to approve pot bank planColorado approved a bill Wednesday, which will allow marijuana businesses to pool money in cooperatives, creating a financial system for an industry that previously operated mostly in cash.
