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Six overused workplace terms that should be bannedEvery office worker knows at least one bit of clich茅d business-speak that they would be happy to never hear again. Members of the business community were asked if there were any other sayings they hear around the boardroom (or the water cooler or the neighboring desk) that they found particularly egregious. Read ahead and find out what they had to say:
Daycare is now more expensive than college tuitionMore American moms are now setting aside careers to stay at home with their children. The reason? The high cost of childcare 鈥� the cost to send an infant to day care is now higher聽than in-state college tuition and fees聽in 31 states.
Duane Reade sued for using photo of Katherine HeiglDuane Reade is being sued for $6 million by actress Katherine Heigl for using an unauthorized photo of her on Twitter and Facebook.The lawsuit says Heigl was recently photographed by paparazzi in New York City as she left a聽Duane聽Reade聽pharmacy.聽
Wallet hacks to keep you on budgetThe first step to saving money is to create a budget. The second step? Stick with it - which is easier said than done. Here are a few ways to curb your bad spending habits.
Stephen Colbert's leap from cable to CBS's 'Late Show' 鈥� by the numbersComedy Central parody news star Stephen Colbert is making the leap to network late night TV as David Letterman's replacement on 'The Late Show.' What kind of ratings, audience, and content jump can Stephen Colbert expect?
Why isn't there more support for a simple tax code?A poll, taken in the midst of tax season, finds that 58 percent of those surveyed think filling out their tax forms is 鈥渆asy.鈥� Only 38 percent say it is 鈥渉ard.鈥� Here's the catch: more people are filing their taxes with the help of a professional service.
Walmart wants to sell cheaper organic food. Is that good or bad?Walmart will partner with聽Wild Oats to expand its organic offerings and drive down the price of organic foods across the country. Walmart's involvement could mean greater access to organics, but also weaker organic standards and more products manufactured abroad.聽
Embattled GM suspends two engineers, asks NASA for helpAfter a roasting in Congress last week, GM has suspended two engineers documents suggest are linked to the ignition switch problem and asked NASA to look into the safety of its recalled cars.
Unemployment claims fall to nearly seven year low, government saysApplications for unemployment assistance are at their lowest point since May of 2007, months before the start of the 'Great Recession.'
How to argue about money without ruining your marriageFinancial planning in a marriage can easily turn personal and hurtful, but it doesn't have to. Here are six tips to help you discuss money while keeping your marriage intact.
Sriracha factory declared a public nuisance in CaliforniaSriracha hot sauce factory has been declared a public nuisance by the city council in Irwindale, Calif., because of its spicy odor. 聽Declaring the Sriracha factory a public nuisance will allow city officials to enter the factory and make changes if the odors persist.
For General Motors, is Mary Barra a problem or the solutution?General Motors CEO Mary Barra may offer the fresh leadership needed to solve the company's recall crisis, but her decades-long career at General Motors raises red flags about her ability to evoke change in the company she now leads.
Corvette sinkhole: Last car pulled from hole at Kentucky museumCorvette sinkhole at the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky claimed eight cars in mid-February. The last car pulled from the Corvette sinkhole was a聽2001 Mallett Hammer Z06.
What鈥檚 behind that 1040? Check out TPC鈥檚 interactive tax formsFiguring out exactly how to answer a question on an IRS tax form can be tricky. But the Brookings Institution's Tax Policy Center has developed an interactive guide that offers up an explanation of each question.- Nine ways to keep track of your daily spendingCheck out these tips to make better decisions about your day-to-day spending, courtesy of NerdWallet.com's Kevin Voigt.
Prom bubble? Spending on prom night falls sharply.Prom spending is expected to fall 14 percent among teenagers after two years of sharp increases, according to new survey. Less extravagant fashion trends and gloomy winter weather may help curb teens' spending on prom, traditionally a high-priced American rite-of-passage.
Why conservative senator is questioning Comcast-Time Warner mergerComcast wants to merge with Time Warner, combining the country's two largest cable companies. In a congressional hearing, Comcast touted the deal, but the doubts of Sen. Mike Lee pointed to broader concerns.
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Bank of America ordered to pay nearly $800 million for illegal credit card practicesBank of America was ordered by the Consumer Financial Protection聽Bureau to refund $727 million to consumers who were deceived by the bank's聽marketing of credit card payment protection programs, along with other fines. This makes Bank of America the fifth major credit card issuer to be fined for such behavior.聽
Lime shortage, high prices have airlines axing fruit from beverage serviceLime shortage and spike in prices has caused some airlines to stop offering the fruit in their beverage services, temporarily. The lime shortage stems from a reduced supply in Mexico caused by civil unrest and flooding.聽
