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What business owners need to know before retirementPlanning for retirement isn't simple for anyone, but business owners need to take extra care that their financial futures are secure. Check out these tips from NerdWallet focused on the interests of business owners.聽
Possible criminal charges over ex-IRS official's handling of Tea Party-related groupsFormer IRS official Lois Lerner, who managed the agency's controversial handling of Tea Party-related groups, may face possible criminal charges, while a House committee reportedly said they will vote on a resolution tomorrow to hold her in contempt of Congress.
Toyota recall of 6.4M vehicles for steering, airbag defects is its second-largest everToyota recall of nearly 6.4 million vehicles includes almost 30 models mostly sold in North America, Europe, and Japan. The latest Toyota recall comes just weeks after the automaker paid a $1.2 billion fine for failing to disclose earlier safety problems in its cars.聽
Discounted Samsung, Sharp HDTVs bundled with gift cardsCheck out these discounts on high-definition TVs from manufacturers such as Samsung, Sharp and Insignia in this roundup of bargains from Dealnews.com.
Minimum wage should be $15 an hour. Seven reasons why.MInimum wage reform is gaining steam around the country, and Senate Democrats聽will soon introduce legislation raising it nationally to $10.10.聽But we need to be more ambitious. We should be raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Bacon prices rise after virus kills millions of baby pigsBacon prices and other pork prices are climbing quickly due to a virus that has killed between 3 and 6 million piglets. Bacon prices in February were 13% higher than a year ago.
Six groups empowering women in agricultureAlthough women make up at least 43 percent of the agricultural labor force worldwide, they typically lack access to education, extension services, land, and credit. Here's a look at six groups looking to give women more power in this industry.
High income? Chances are your taxes are getting higher.Last year's American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) restored pre-Bush taxes for high-income households, while the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) created two new taxes aimed at high-income individuals.
Smart car tipping becoming popular with San Francisco vandalsSmart car tipping has emerged as a new sport for pranksters in San Francisco. One witness who saw a Smart car tipping in action told police it took six to eight people to lift the little car onto its rear.聽
American Airlines latest to tweak frequent flyer program; 110 million affectedAmerican Airlines and US Airways announced changes in point redemption rates for frequent flyers Tuesday, shortly after Delta and United announced their own revamps.聽The American Airlines tweaks come as the travel industry at large tightens up restrictions on frequent flyer miles and other loyalty points.
Seven ways warehouse clubs make you spend more moneyCostco and Sam's Club memberships can seem like a great value, but there are a slew of hidden costs to be aware of.聽
Ford recall involves 435,000 vehicles with corrosion, seat issuesFord recall will include nearly 435,000 cars and SUVs that need repairs for rusting frame parts or faulty seats. One crash but no injuries are linked to the Ford recall.聽
Ben & Jerry's celebrates 'Free Cone Day' with free scoopsBen & Jerry's annual Free Cone Day is Tuesday, and the ice cream maker will out free scoops to customers at its stores. Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day tops the list of the week's best deals.聽
'Game of Thrones' breaks HBO GO. Password borrowers to blame?'Game of Thrones' Season 4 premi猫re was so popular it crashed HBO GO, the network's on-demand streaming service. But if 'Game of Thrones' record-breaking illegal download numbers are any indication, the affected fans weren't all paying customers.
Five signs it's time to quit your jobAs the economy improves, more Americans feel confident to look for work elsewhere. Here are five signs it's time for you to look for a new job.
Situation for long-term unemployed improvingConditions for the long term unemployed improved in February while still聽remaining distressed by historic standards.聽Workers unemployed 27 weeks or more declined to 3.739 million, or 35.8 percent of all unemployed workers.
GM to create jobs, invest $450 million for new Chevy VoltGM is expected to announce that it will update its Chevy Volt plant, spending $450 million and adding 1,400 new jobs.聽
Airlines can boot whiny frequent flyers, Supreme Court rulesAirlines offering frequent flyer benefits now have the Supreme Court's permission to drop you from their loyalty programs at will. What does the ruling mean for passengers?聽
Chicken nugget recall triggered by plastic in 75,000 pounds of nuggets at Sam's ClubChicken nugget recall involves 75,000 pounds of Tyson-brand chicken nuggets sold at Sam's Club stores and distributed for institutional use. Contamination with plastic was the cause of the chicken nugget recall, which has been linked to minor mouth injuries.聽
Tesla battery plant faces skepticism from stakeholders, analystsIt's all about the numbers: If Tesla Motors intends to sell more of its electric cars, it'll need more batteries to power them. And while the company has ambitious plans for its own battery manufacturing plant, some of Tesla's backers aren't yet committed to the project.
