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New to exercise? Find a buddy.Exercise can be a hard habit to pick up alone. When faced with a difficult lifestyle change, a partner can be a great asset.
Mitt Romney's tax plan: close, but not quiteAs it stands, Mitt Romney's tax reform proposal is a bad idea. But with a little tweaking, it could work.- Gourmet Aleppo pepper: a culinary casualty of the Syria warFor Americans following the war in Syria, Aleppo is the dateline of major clashes between the army and rebels. But for those with gourmet tastes, it's also the name of a pepper they'd prefer not do without.
- Chick-fil-A supporters send message, eat chickenChick-fil-A restaurants across the country were packed with supporters Wednesday for 'Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.' In the wake of CEO Dan Cathy's views against gay marriage, and the subsequent boycott from gay-rights advocates, eating a Chick-fil-A sandwich has become a polarizing political statement.
Fed says US economy has slowed, takes no new actionThe Federal Reserve wrapped up a two-day meeting Wednesday in Washington. Reaction on Wall Street was mixed.
General Motors, Ford slip behind Japanese automakersGeneral Motors' June sales fell six percent, while Ford's dwindled by four percent. Honda and Toyota 鈥� both Japanese companies 鈥� saw sales skyrocket by 45 and 26 percent, respectively. What are American automakers doing wrong?
Car loans: Is is time to refinance?Little-known fact: refinancing isn't just for mortgages. But how do you decide if refinancing your car loan is the right move for you?
Mortgage refinancing: The White House wants to make it easierPresident Obama has proposed a plan that would make mortgage refinancing easier and more widely available. Do you qualify?
For extra savings, look in your trashFinding sensible ways to minimize your trash will leave you with extra money in your pocket.
Why California and the Northeast need High-Speed RailCalifornia and the northeastern US are perfect for high speed rails. But implementing HSR would be very different processes for each region.
Banks fall victim to con menDesperate for money, troubled banks are turning to unconventional sources to gain capital 鈥� and getting bilked in the process.
Chick-fil-A: Supporters, protesters plan dueling demonstrationsChick-fil-A supporters will eat in the company's restaurants Wednesday for national 'Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.' Meanwhile, those outraged over Chick-fil-A's stance on gay marriage have plans of their own.- Health-care reform: Massachusetts tries to crack the code on rising costsMassachusetts was first in the US to pass health-care reform that included an individual mandate to buy insurance. Now it aims to be the first to control costs. Will its plan, approved Tuesday, work?
India's big power blackout: Why coal hasn't been a saviorSome 600 million people lost electricity across India this week. The country relies on coal, which is neither helpful with peak power shortages, nor is regulated enough.
Higher taxes for a smoother commute? Metro Atlanta votes today.Voters in metro Atlanta, where traffic congestion is notorious, go to the polls Tuesday to decide whether to tax themselves for a major infrastructure upgrade. Some say city's future is at stake, but tea partyers distrust money will be wisely spent.
Shop for your car online with BMWBMW is introducing car shopping from the couch. To cut costs on its expensive new line of plug-in cars next year, the German automaker will sell the vehicles directly from a virtual showroom.
How are value managers predicting global markets?The economy is slowing and the stock market is wildly unpredictable. Here's how one world-class value manager is weathering the storm.
Cost per use: The concept that will save your checkbook'Cost per use' is the idea that the value of an item is directly related to how much use you get out of it. The more use you get from an item, the more you should expect to pay for it. The 'sweet spot' of a purchase, then, is the one that has the most uses for the cost.
FocusPublic-sector belt-tightening: thrift, or long-term drag on US economy?Since June 2009, 504,000 jobs have been cut among municipal employees. Public-sector reductions at the local level have subtracted almost a quarter of a percentage point from annual GDP each of the past four years.
How much does US oil contribute to carbon emissions? Not as much as you think.Environmentalists tend to overestimate the contribution of oil to global emissions. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't cut down on our fossil fuel use.
