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Here is the scoop on corporate tax reform proposals from House RepublicansThe corporate tax is ripe for reform. The Republican tax reform proposal is an excellent way to kick-start the needed discussion.
First LookWhy Wal-Mart is cutting office jobs, but sparing storesMany iconic retail chains are cutting back these days. But one year after raising the wages of its retail staff, Wal-Mart is instead cutting back at the corporate level.
UN backs higher standards for treatment of farm and research animalsThe United Nations Committee on World Farming Security approved policies聽with broad implications for livestock welfare.聽
Mortgage rates are rising: Why now may be a good time to refinanceIf you鈥檙e thinking about refinancing but are hesitating because of interest rates, there鈥檚 something else to consider that can make a mortgage refinance聽worthwhile: rising property values.- Better service? Why Uber, Lyft could cut NYC taxi fleet by 85 percentA recent study聽suggests that ride-sharing services are so good at what they do, they could reduce New York's massive, roaming fleet of roughly 13,500 taxis significantly.
17 tips to save money on gym memberships and fitness gearWhile it's possible to spend thousands on boutique classes聽and fancy yoga pants, it's also possible to get fit on the cheap.
First LookYahoo to sell core businesses to Verizon, become known as 'Altaba'Yahoo, once the most popular website in the United States, may no longer be known by its well-known moniker following a pending sale to Verizon for $4.8 billion.- Here's how to travel to Bali on the cheapFrom airfare to lodging to dining, Bali is amazingly inexpensive to visit. You could make your trip even cheaper by branching out to more remote areas of the island.
Advocacy group says diesel vehicles are coming back, though mostly trucksThe future of the technology in the US appears to be manufacturers using diesels to improve efficiency in trucks, while turning to electrified powertrains to do the same in passenger cars.
Help your kid graduate college debt-freeToday, most parents are saving money for their children鈥檚 college education. Yet some 68 percent of students still graduate school with debt.
Mars Inc., buys another animal hospital chain as candy sales dropAs sales of packaged foods decline, the booming pet foods and services sector has attracted global food companies.- First LookFBI arrests Volkswagen executive over diesel emissions scandalThe arrested Volkswagen executive聽Oliver Schmidt, who headed VW of America's regulatory compliance office from 2014 to March 2015, for wire fraud and聽conspiracy to defraud the US government.
First LookMcDonald's to sell controlling stake in China businessIn a deal worth $2.08 billion, the fast-food giant McDonald's is selling a controlling stake in its China business to a group of investors led by a state-owned conglomerate.
Try these personal-finance books for a richer 2017From getting out of debt to finding a better work-life balance, your money questions can be answered in-depth by these best-selling classics.
Chevy Bolt electric car wins North American Car of the Year awardThe Bolt snags an award that doesn't often go to 'green' vehicles.
First LookTwitter bans 'pharma bro' Martin Shkreli for harassing journalistThe social network suspended the account of the former US drug executive聽on Sunday after he repeatedly dogged a female journalist.
Ten things I learned from a month of couch surfingOne thing I learned is that temporary homes can be just as comforting and welcoming as a home with聽your name on the bills.聽
Why credit card rewards are for spending, not hoardingOld coins, holographic Pokemon cards, or 'extremely rare' Beanie Babies might grow more valuable over time. But credit card rewards? They鈥檒l almost always lose value.
How much have electric-car battery costs fallen? This much!According to one study, average electric-car battery costs declined every year between 2010 and 2015.
Ten celebrities advocating for a more sustainable food systemJessica Alba, Michael Kors, and Kate Hudson are among the celebrities who use their star status to draw attention to food.
