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- GM executive in Europe says 15 percent of cars sold in Europe by 2030 will be electricWhile 10 to 15 percent would make up a significantly higher share of vehicles than electric cars have today, it also makes for a fairly slow ramp up.聽
Seven stores with the best return policiesSavvy retailers realize that not every聽gift is聽a hit: It might not fit, it could聽be a duplicate, or that smartwatch may not be very smart. These retailers have generous return policies that focus on customer satisfaction.
A good retirement savings option for the self-employedSolo 401(k) plans are worth considering, due to their relatively high contribution limits, flexible investments and the ability to make after-tax Roth contributions.
How to reforming child and work provisions in the federal income taxIn a new Tax Policy Center paper, economists draw on many recent tax-reform proposals to design a plan that separates the income tax鈥檚 work and child provisions, simplifies filing, and distributes tax benefits more equally.
Pok茅mon Go gets a boost from StarbucksStarbucks has partnered with the maker of the augmented-reality game, one of a string of sponsorships by major companies. 聽
Will SpaceX lose more customers after September rocket explosion?With billions in contracts with commercial satellite companies and NASA on the line, SpaceX is facing delays in getting its rockets back into space. The delays have cost the company one major contract this week.聽
People tell us the most thoughtful DIY gifts they've given or receivedWhile whipping up a batch of body butter for the family can be fun and convenient, that's聽not always the kind of gift people really remember and cherish. Wouldn鈥檛 you rather give your loved ones presents聽that show how well you know them?
First LookCan a wrestling executive lead the Small Business Administration?Linda McMahon lost two bids for US Senate, but grew WWE from 13 employees to an international company that posted $659 million in revenue last year.聽
First LookVolkswagen scandal persists as EU clamps down on non-enforcementThe European Union has initiated legal action against certain member states for their failure to enforce emissions standards following Volkswagen's so-called 'dieselgate'聽scandal.
How retirement accounts can affect your tax bracketMaking the right decisions about your retirement savings can do wonders for your tax burden. That鈥檚 because retirement accounts come with tax advantages.
First LookGlassdoor's 50 best places to work 2017: And the winner is 鈥�Looking to make a career move? Glassdoor just released its annual list of the 50 best places to work. Bain & Company took the top spot, with Facebook not far behind. Surprises like SpaceX also find their way into the top 50.
The questions Trump鈥檚 tariff tweets failed to answerTrying to parse President-elect Donald Trump鈥檚 recent threats聽against US manufacturers that move production overseas is not easy. One thing is sure: His tweet storm warning of new tariffs raises far more questions than it answers.
These are the safest cars of 2017Making the cut for the coveted IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award got even tougher this year.聽
Starbucks will expand in China 鈥� and it looks like a smart ideaOver the next five years, the company will open 12,000 new stores worldwide, including 5,000 in China, where consumer culture is in vogue among a nascent middle class.
First LookWho is the Japanese billionaire who met with Donald Trump?Masayoshi Son wants to invest $50 billion in American startups and help create 50,000 jobs.
Might the car you drive be driving up your car insurance rates?To the insurance companies, pricing is all about risk. So if you drive a luxury sports car, you are probably going to pay more than someone who drives a Toyota Camry.
IKEA announces generous parental leave policy for all workersOnly 12 percent聽of private-sector workers in the United States have access to paid parental leave through their employers. The scope of IKEA's plan, and its availability to lower-wage hourly workers, is especially rare.
Automation doesn't always kill jobs. Sometimes, it adds them.Automation has taken away millions of American jobs. But the booming aerospace industry shows how the story about automation is nuanced.聽
A tax cut in exchange for more federal debt? Some taxpayers consider the tradeoff.It is a good bet that Congress will cut taxes next year. A small, informal survey of a few taxpayers offers insight on how it would affect some Americans.
After Trump's win, AutoNation stops fixing recalled carsIn the wake of headline-dominating recalls from General Motors and Takata, and more than a little public pressure, America's largest car retailer vowed to fix every recalled used car on its lots. Now, AutoNation has reneged on its promise.
