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Taxes: On cuts, sins and severanceCheck out the latest economics news from TaxVox, including tax cuts in Wisconsin and Minnesota, the IRS' decision to treat Bitcoin as property and not currency, plus the agency's handling of the tax-exempt status of some political groups.
Honda unveils model house built to support electric carHonda is showcasing its energy efficiency technology in a model house built around the electric car at the University of California at Davis. The structure includes provisions for the company's Fit EV sedan, LED lighting, plus uses solar and geothermal energy sources, according to the automaker.
Candy Crush maker's IPO off to a not-so-sweet startCandy Crush maker King Digital is seeing its stock fall in the company's public trading debut.聽Some analysts have questioned whether King would be able to repeat the success of Candy Crush, which has been far more successful than any of its other games.
Car involved in crash that killed 'Fast and Furious' star was driven at unsafe speedInvestigators report that speed, and not mechanical failure, led to the crash that killed "Fast and Furious" film series star Paul Walker in November.
How the Koch brothers are undermining American democracyThe Koch brothers exemplify a new reality that strikes at the heart of America. The vast wealth that has accumulated at the top of the American economy is not itself the problem. The problem is that political power tends to rise to where the money is.
Monopoly rules could change via Facebook campaignMonopoly rules have been around a long time. But if Facebook fans of the game have their way, Monopoly rules might be different in future versions.
Facing falling sales, fast food turns to mobile paymentsBurger King says it will introduce its mobile payment platform for smart phones next month, and Wendy's has been testing its own mobile payment app. Can the technology help reverse falling sales for major burger chains?聽
Bitcoin is not currency, IRS saysBitcoin is not currency, and payments received in Bitcoin will be taxed as property, according to a comprehensive briefing released Tuesday by the IRS.聽
Uber, Lyft beef up insurance for drivers. Is it enough protection?As ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft are growing in popularity, they face growing pains in the form of safety concerns and driver protection. Both Uber and Lyft have recenty expanded their insurance policies to address some of those issues.聽
Affordable Care Act needs young adults. eHealth has them.Affordable Care Act enrollment deadline is just days away, and public health exchanges are still behind in signing up young adults. But eHealth, a private broker, has excelled at signing up 18 to 34-year-olds to Affordable Care Act-compliant plans.
New home sales fall in FebruaryNew home sales fell 3.3 percent from February and 1.1 percent below the level seen in February 2013, according to the latest figures from the Census Department.聽
Consumer confidence hits six-year high. Are we past the winter drag?Consumer confidence reached its highest level since January 2008 in March, according to the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index. It's the earliest sign that the US economy finally may be moving past the drag of a lousy winter.聽
Retiring? Five investment tips from a financial planner.Retirement calls for a different investment strategy than your working years, but the most conservative strategy may not always be the best. Read on for five key steps to managing your portfolio during retirement from a financial.聽
Which airline is the quickest to respond to customers on Twitter?These days, a complaint to an airline on Twitter could get a faster response than calling or waiting in line for a support representative. So, which airlines are the fastest (and slowest) to respond to their tweeting customers?聽
New Girl Scout cookie record: One girl sells 18,107 boxesGirl Scout cookie record broken by sixth-grader Katie Francis of Oklahoma City. Previous Girl Scout cookie record of approximately 18,000 boxes was set back in the 1980s.
More Americans are renting: why the cost is so highDespite lower home prices and the conversion of properties to rentals, the typical US family looking to rent has to pay more than 30 percent of its income for a typical apartment, a survey says.
Can local food reach mainstream supermarkets?Regional food hubs help meet consumer demand for local food by aggregating products from local farmers. The next step: expanding the supply chain to national retailers.聽
Calif. DMV probes possible credit card hack. Is the public sector a target?The California Department of Motor vehicles is investigating the possibility that users of its online services were latest victims of a credit card hack. Is the public sector the next target for data thieves?
Why store closings could be good for Staples, RadioShackRetailers like RadioShack and Staples will close hundreds of stores within the next 聽two years, but experts say that shedding locations in favor of 聽a stronger online strategy is a sign of strength, not weakness.聽
Six signs pets are the economy's new big spendersSome 82.5 million American households, or 68 percent, include domestic animals. Americans spent an all-time-high $55.7 billion on their pets last year, and spending will inch close to $60 billion this year. Here are six things driving the pet spending boom.
