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- Both Clinton and Trump would reduce tax incentives for charitable givingBoth plans could result in less individual giving to charity.
- Should you ditch your big bank for a credit union?Credit unions offer the same products and services as banks, but they鈥檙e not-for-profit organizations.聽
- Chevy Bolt vs Tesla Model S: Which is the better EV pick?Car magazine Motor Trend lays out a comparison between and upcoming model of the Chevy Bolt EV and a discontinued, but much pricier, iteration of the Tesla Model S.聽
- Amazon teases Black Friday plansAmazon is great for a lot of things, but its past Black Friday sales have been underwhelming. Can the online retail giant impress this year?
- Can two new twists on the Big Mac help McDonald's win customers?McDonald's will add two new burgers inspired by the Big Mac to its menu in 2017. It's a bid to hold onto existing consumers, but could it also help the company add new ones?
- After reports of injuries and explosions, Samsung recalls washing machinesStill reeling from negative publicity around exploding batteries in the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, Samsung is now recalling 2.8 million top-load washing machines.
- Homeowners insurance claims continue to drop in the USFrom 2010 to 2015, all-peril losses 鈥 those that occur as a result of any covered calamity 鈥 declined 30 percent and catastrophic claim losses also were down, according to a report.聽
- Takata considers bankruptcy to ease financial strain from massive recallThe latest chapter in a years-long recall of deadly airbags that affect millions of cars from more than a dozen car brands.
- First LookChina's Wanda production company buys out Dick Clark ProductionsChinese media company Dalian Wanda bought Dick Clark Productions on Friday for $1 billion, continuing its string of US purchases.
- The IRS鈥檚 commendable silence in the presidential campaignThe FBI is seemingly in every other headline in this year鈥檚 presidential campaign. The IRS has been in none.
- Five reasons to fight for school food reformWhy do I think we should care about school food reform? Here鈥檚 what my 20 years in the natural foods industry and a decade in school food tell me, says one writer.
- Some careers can help you conquer student debt fasterIt has little to do with earnings. Borrowers in certain careers are especially good candidates for student loan refinancing.聽
- Why fewer Facebook ads could mean more revenueIn its quarterly progress report, Facebook said that it won't increase the number of ads in people's newsfeeds going forward, which could dampen its persistent growth. But it has plans to overcome this.
- Want to work for Uber but don't have a car? GM will rent you one.General Motors already rents cars to Lyft drivers. Now, the automaker is making a similar offer to people who want to work for Lyft's biggest competitor, Uber.
- The nine best things to buy in November (It's not just Black Friday TVs.)TVs, laptops, and home appliances will all see great deals, but hold off on certain kinds of computers, furniture, and more.
- First LookBART janitor made $276,000 last year: a parable of overtime payBART janitor: With a massive amount of overtime,聽Liang Zhao Zhang was able to earn 10 times the median pay for a janitor nationwide in 2015. Some applaud his work ethic, but others challenge the cost to taxpayers.
- Staples jumps on hot employer trend: paying student loansTop-performing, full-time Staples employees can now get $100 a month toward their student loan payments.
- Character vs. policy in the 2016 presidential campaignAmericans are learning far more about Donald Trump鈥檚 sex life and Hillary Clinton鈥檚 emails than about their respective policy agendas.
- How the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica made minivans great againThe Chrysler Pacifica offers an unnbeatable blend of practicality, refinement, and comfort and is one of The Car Connection's 2017 Best Car to Buy nominees.聽
- Do online lenders really offer lower mortgage rates?Mortgage rates are as easy to shop for online these days as anything else, but there are a few drawbacks to consider.聽