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Skip the stove, use the microwaveFor the specific tasks at which microwaves excel, they鈥檙e much more efficient than stove tops and ovens.
NFLX stock jumps, as Netflix audience returnsNetflix regained 600,000 subscribers聽after 800,000 left last summer following a rate increase. As the customer count climbs, so has the NFLX stock.
New window on Fed thinking: Interest rates to stay low until 2014Delivering on a recent promise to convey its policy intentions more transparently to investors and the public, the Fed said it expected to keep short-term interest rates low into 2014.
Stocks bounce on low interest rate promisesThe Dow rose 83 points to close at 12758, its highest close since May 2011, after the Federal Reserve pledged to keep interest rates near zero for almost three more years.
Obama's SOTU was specific, forcefulObama's SOTU speech called for lawmakers to聽 鈥渂uild on the momentum we鈥檝e got right now" by creating incentives for manufacturers, skills for workers, jobs in fossil fuel extraction and clean energy innovation, all financed by a fairer tax code.
Existing home sales slowed in DecemberPending home sales dropped 3.5 percent since November, but increased 5.5 percent above December 2010 levels.聽
The days of the 15 percent tax rate are numberedThe top tax rate on long-term capital gains is currently 15 percent. That鈥檚 why Mitt Romney is talking so much about his tax returns.聽Often overlooked is the fact that the days of the 15 percent tax rate are numbered.
Don't be fooled by good economic newsUnemployment is going down. Consumer debt is going up. Even the housing market is showing signs of improvement. But the US economy is far from recovery mode.
Apple becomes world's largest company once again. Sorry, Exxon.Apple's market value at a session peak on Wednesday was $7.2 billion higher than Exxon's. But can Apple hold onto its new-found glory for long?
State of the Union: Is Obama's vision 'common sense' or class warfare?In his State of the Union speech, President Obama argued that America needs a strong government, and that requires more taxes on the rich. Polls show voters could be receptive.
State of the Union: Why Obama energy blueprint has Republicans fumingObama's State of the Union endorsement of an 'all of the above' strategy for energy production rankled Republicans, who see it as disingenuous given his Keystone XL pipeline rejection and fracking probes.
Obama鈥檚 tax deform agendaIn his State of the Union address, President Obama offered聽a聽laundry list聽of new tax subsidies but said almost nothing about a top-to-bottom rewrite of the Tax Code.
Obama鈥檚 tax deform agendaIn his State of the Union address, President Obama offered聽a聽laundry list聽of new tax subsidies but said almost nothing about a top-to-bottom rewrite of the Tax Code.聽
E-filing taxes: IRS ready to receive your moneyE-filing taxes begins in earnest as Internal Revenue Service begins accepting electronically filed returns. E-filing taxes is free to anyone, but those making $57,000 or less can get more free help.
Ayn Rand's 'Atlas Shrugged' takes top app prizeThe Publishing Innovation Awards honors the 'Atlas Shrugged' book app, which includes bonus materials like lectures by Rand.
Five ways to invest in Europe 鈥� seriouslyJust because there's a sovereign debt crisis doesn't mean there's no opportunity in Europe, especially if investors are selective and defensive.
Only run full loads of dishes and clothesIf you run your dishwasher, your washing machine, or your dryer with only half a load of clothes or dishes, you鈥檙e losing out in terms of efficiency. But how much?
Social Security: Florida retirees eye GOP candidates' fixesSocial Security rescue plans vary among GOP presidential candidates. A majority of Florida's Republican retirees support raising age when Social Security benefits kick in.聽
Gingrich's big donor and the problem with Super PACsBillionaire Sheldon Adelson has poured millions into Newt Gingrich's Super PAC鈥揳n example of what's wrong with our campaign finance system.
Mitt Romney tax return poses a challenge: how to talk about his wealthWith the release of the Mitt Romney tax return, which showed nothing illegal, the worst may be over for the candidate, but GOP analysts say he needs to develop a better message about his money.
