All Economy
First LookFacebook's Sheryl Sandberg expands family leave time for those who mournAre American companies becoming kinder in their family leave policies?
Build an emergency fund or pay down debt? A financial advisor weighs in.Financial advisors often recommend clients build聽an emergency fund and use it only in聽true emergencies. But what about when you spend hundreds of dollars each month to pay down high-interest debt 鈥� is that an emergency?
Do you know about these 4 tax deductions?Most filers know about the biggest deductions, such as children聽or mortgage interest. But there are a few less familiar ones that could help make April 18 a happier day.
First LookWill Macy's become the next store to drop the Ivanka Trump brand?You won't find Donald Trump-brand clothes in Macy's. Some want the same to apply for his daughter's clothing line.
VW diesels that can be fixed to meet emissions standards (and those that can't)So far only a relatively small number of settlement vehicles can be modified to meet emissions standards and stay on the road.
Why you might want to switch your bankSwitching bank accounts can help you more easily manage your money, and in some cases, it can even earn you more of it. Here's how to make the switch is as painless as possible.
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.
