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Think twice before borrowing for your kid鈥檚 collegeIf owing tens or hundreds of thousands in student loans isn鈥檛 what you envision for your golden years, don鈥檛 take a federal parent PLUS loan or another type of parent loan lightly.
Big credit card blunders and how to fix themWhen it comes to credit cards, it's easy to make a mistake with significant financial consequences. However, the right approach can safeguard us against some of those unfortunate situations, or at least make them a little less unpleasant.
How L.A. garment district shows promise and peril of higher minimum wageWhile there hasn鈥檛 been the anticipated mass exodus in states that have embraced minimum wage hikes, the rising cost of labor has presented difficulties for business owners in industries like apparel.
Healthcare, manufacturing among winners in December jobs reportJob growth was strong in 2016, yet not as robust as in 2015. Some believe that the economy is nearing full employment, with a dearth of workers who can fill the jobs that are available.
Tesla quietly limits lifetime full-speed launches via over-the-air updateOne apparent software update has rankled a few Tesla owners.
Moving in with your significant other? Share these expenses to save.When the time comes to live with your partner, you鈥檒l quickly save money in some obvious ways.聽But there are also a host of recurring expenses, both big and small, that may decrease when you begin your new living arrangement.聽
Government by 'Tweedict'The United States is supposed to be a government of laws, not of edicts. Yet Trump鈥檚 tweets are gaining power even though they aren鈥檛 legislation, argues public policy expert Robert Reich.
A new look at how current law and proposed reforms tax entrepreneursTax Policy Center calculates聽that the House GOP tax blueprint would significantly reduce effective tax rates on some entrepreneurs, while Trump's most recent plan聽would only modestly lower their effective tax rates.
Ten restaurants serving delicious food with a side of sustainabilityWhen it comes to dining out, many eaters want food that not only tastes good but is good for the planet.
First LookBarnes & Noble holiday sales dip, Amazon plans to open NYC bookstoreThe online giant Amazon is opening its first bookstore in New York City in the spring, in addition to three existing ones in the country.聽
Despite hard times for Macy鈥檚 and Sears, physical retail stores are boomingTwo American retail store icons 鈥� Macy's and Sears 鈥� are struggling. But why is T.J. Maxx growing, and online giant Amazon opening new brick-and-mortar retail stores?聽
Coke is sued: Are soda companies going the way of tobacco companies?Recent studies and reports have concluded that Coca-Cola has tried to paper over soda's public health effects. Now it faces a lawsuit.
Why now is a good time to check your credit scoreWhen was the last time you checked your credit score? If it鈥檚 been a while, you aren鈥檛 alone.聽
First LookWhy Apple removed the New York Times from its app store in ChinaThe move came one month after the Cyberspace Administration of China called for greater media scrutiny to prevent聽social disorder,聽moral harm, and threats to national security.
How the Trump presidency will impact housing in 2017Experts are optimistic about the housing outlook for the new year. Lenders are using better technology to streamline the mortgage process, and the housing market is healthy and robust they say.
First LookAmazon eyes American Apparel: The Trump Effect?Made in America: Amazon is one of a number of companies reportedly considering buying one of the largest garment makers in the US.聽
Winter reading list: 17 food-related booksFood Tank has gathered the best food reads for winter, from the memoir of a peach farmer to the best manual for permaculture design.
Three tips for business owners to get through the slow seasonOwners of seasonal businesses have to be particularly careful about planning and budgeting for the year to ensure the survival of their business.
Macy's to close stores, cut jobs amid weak salesThe prominent retailer is eliminating over 10,000 jobs and closing 68 stores nationwide. The company was struggling with declining traffic in stores, and was under pressure from investors to sell some of its valuable real estate.
Why 'Father of the 401(k)' says he regrets pushing the retirement planPension plans have grown increasingly rare, and American workers aren't saving enough for retirement, as 401(k)s dominate employer-offered retirement plans.
