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First LookConsumer confidence soars 鈥� does the credit go to Trump?According to preliminary December data, consumer confidence is rising in the United States, reflecting optimism in the economy and the incoming president.
Will airlines bring back free food and Wi-Fi for passengers?Airlines are making efforts to bring back the creature comforts of days gone by, expanding free snack and meal programs for travelers.聽
Porsche is dragged deeper into DieselgeteNew reports suggest that Volkswagen has been using emissions-test-cheating software on gas-powered models, too -- specifically, those made by Porsche.聽
Give your child the gift of stocks for ChristmasSure, you could fight the lines for a Playstation or a Hatchimal. But for a present with the potential to keep a child engaged well into adulthood, consider the gift of stocks.
First LookCould increasing equality revive the American Dream?Only half of children born in the 1980s are making more money than their parents did, a Stanford study finds. But researchers say improving equality may be the answer.
Why you shouldn't pay rent with a credit cardCredit card transactions for rent payments are rife with fees and financial pitfalls. That鈥檚 not to say you can鈥檛 get something out of it.- 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.
