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How mobile technologies are helping small, rural farmers grow their businessesRecent years have seen a proliferation of technology solutions geared towards addressing smallholder farmer challenges, from production to financial services to market access.
Why some oil companies are investing in renewablesIf electric cars are adopted by mass-market buyers in years to come, that will lead to notably lower oil consumption.聽So what are oil companies doing to prepare for that possible outcome?
How to get the most out of your budgeting appsInvesting a little extra initial effort in your new budgeting apps can pay off in a smoother and more useful experience.聽
The ExplainerNational debt: How high is too high?In the United States, national debt is about to hit $20 trillion, a figure unthinkable for most developing nations. But the level of debt a country can safely handle depends on a multitude of factors.
What Trump's action on financial advisor rule means for retirement saversPresident Trump might do away with a new rule that requires financial advisors and brokers who provide advice on retirement accounts聽to act in the best interests of their clients over their own.
Why is Canadian chain Hudson's Bay making a play for Macy鈥檚?Macy鈥檚,聽once a star of the US retail world, closed hundreds of stores in January. Now it is said to have received a takeover offer from Canadian retailer聽Hudson鈥檚 Bay.
A simple guide to the many financial-advisor designationsAs you search for advisors聽in your area to help you with taxes or other financial planning, you鈥檒l notice many of them include letter designations after their names. What do these letters mean?
Economists estimate the long-term consequences of big tax cutsPresident Trump and Congress are likely to consider an historically broad range of tax and spending changes over the next year. But they鈥檒l be doing so in the face of unprecedented long-term fiscal challenges, according to new estimates.
Why now is the time to buy winter tiresIf you've been contemplating winter tires for your car, this may very well be the best time to take advantage of clearance sales at tire retailers trying to clear out inventory.聽
Why we don't use wood anymore to power our carsBefore the concept of low-carbon or carbon-neutral fuels even existed, people tried something completely different:聽wood. It powered many of the earliest combustion vehicles, including locomotives and steamships.
The most common investment fees to be aware ofYou should know what you鈥檙e paying for when you invest. Then, you can look for ways to lessen the impact that fees can have on your overall investment return.
Why the prospects for tax reform in 2017 are dimmingMore than ever, it looks like Congress will settle for a big tax cut and abandon reform.聽
First LookNordstrom drops Ivanka Trump brand: Business or politics?The high-end retailer cites poor sales for dropping the first daughter's line, but after months of boycott campaigns, the decision appears to have a political edge to it.
First LookAmid #DeleteUber pressure, Travis Kalanick backs out of Trump advisory councilUber drew customer ire for remaining active amid the聽NYC taxi strike in response to President Trump's travel ban, renewing critics' concerns about the chief executive's role on a聽council of business leaders advising the president.
How changes at Fannie Mae could help more minority families get home loansIn September 2016, Fannie Mae, the government-sanctioned company that buys many of the mortgages that lenders issue, unveiled two new credit scoring initiatives in聽its underwriting process. Here鈥檚 what those changes may mean, especially to borrowers of color.
Bosch agrees to pay $327 million for helping VW cheat on emissionsThe German supplier has been implicated聽in the Volkswagen 'Dieselgate' scandal.聽
Uber CEO quits Trump's business advisory groupSocial media campaigns had targeted Uber, urging users to delete accounts and opt for rival Lyft Inc.
Dieselgate's silver lining? A surge in car sales.There could be a silver lining to Dieselgate's dark clouds, some say: A small surge in car sales, similar to the one spawned by the government's Cash-for-Clunkers聽program.
How to save on tax-prep softwareThere's no reason to wait until April to submit your returns when there are some great tax-prep software deals out there right now.
How the Chase-Intuit deal could change online banking for the betterJPMorgan Chase and Intuit announced a partnership to share customer bank account information, beginning what may be a sea change in the consumer banking industry.
