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- First LookLufthansa pilots strike grounds hundreds of flightsA German pilots union has announced further strikes, in a standoff that has affected聽more than 350,000 passengers in recent weeks.
- When signing up for a store credit card makes senseMany store credit cards come with terrible terms and conditions and high interest rates, but they shouldn't always be dismissed outright.聽
- What does Trump's education secretary pick mean for student loan debt?Betsy DeVos is a favorite of school choice proponents, but it's not clear where she stands on 聽higher education and the rising student loan burden.聽
- Will you pay sales tax on your online Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping?Many retailers don't charge sales tax for online purchases, but that doesn't mean you don't owe them.聽
- First LookBernie Sanders has an idea to keep Carrier from moving jobs to MexicoIndependent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is pressuring president-elect Donald Trump to use United Technologies' defense contracts and other incentives as leverage to prevent it from moving its Carrier air conditioning jobs to Mexico.
- Tesla shops will sell home energy storage as well as electric carsTesla's recent acquisition of Solar City mean the automaker's retail stores are about to get a makeover.
- Cyber Monday 2016: the 15 best dealsCyber Monday is still a great time to find bargains on electronics, but also apparel, furniture, home goods, and travel.聽
- Was that the end of Black Friday as we know it?Brick-and-mortar store sales fell while online sales rose this Black Friday, continuing a shift away from the typical in-store madness that the shopping day has come to be known for.聽
- Are these bank services worth the time or money?You can get your hands on a host of banking tools, such as聽customized debit cards and multiple savings accounts. The catch? You may have to pay for these services, or invest something just as valuable: time.
- Volkswagen chief: VW is done with diesels in the USLast week at the Los Angeles Auto Show,聽VW's North American head honcho,聽Hinrich Woebcken, said聽he doubts diesels would play as big of a role in VW's American lineup as they had in previous years.
- Why Iceland (the country) is suing Iceland (the grocery store)The supermarket used to be owned by an Icelandic retail conglomerate. Now, the country's government is challenging the trademark with the EU's intellectual property office.
- Beware of recalled toys still sold online, report saysA new report found that toys recalled for reasons ranging from posing choking hazard to containing excessive levels of lead are still available online.
- Why Wells Fargo may dodge fake accounts lawsuitWells Fargo is asking for a court to throw out a class action suit from customers who had accounts opened up in their names, without their knowledge, to help bank executives secure bonuses.
- Skip the sleigh and Uber home for the holidaysIf you meet a few basic requirements, Uber can make getting around slightly easier and cheaper this holiday season.聽
- Avoid checking account disaster over the holidaysShopping for gifts can easily lead to an overdraft error in your checking account. But you can sidestep disaster with a bit of smart tech and even smarter shopping.聽
- Student-led programs promote food on US campusesStudent farms, gardens, food cooperatives, food justice programs, and more encourage students to learn about sustainable agriculture and improve access to healthy food.聽
- Giving Tuesday and beyond: How millennials like to contributeThe generation with a reputation for self-centeredness and instant gratification is also philanthropic.
- Volvo 90 series receive tech, safety upgradesThe Volvo 90 series updates enhance what was already a high level of safety and connectivity.
- The best Black Friday iPhone 7 dealsApple doesn't usually do discounts on its products, but secondary retailers like Best Buy and Wal-Mart do.聽
- How to get the most out of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and beyondHere's a detailed timeline of the next month of sales, complete with suggestions on what to buy when. Grab your cash-back聽credit cards and聽buckle up for one heck of a month.