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Online lenders to provide more transparency in lending practicesA new tool will help borrowers understand the financial impact of the loans they are considering.
First LookTesla posts first profitable quarter in three yearsThe electric carmaker Tesla surprised investors with its first profitable quarter in three years, and CEO Elon Musk said that the company does not need to raise more capital for its more affordable Model 3 sedan.
Hyundai targets VW diesel buyback owners with special pricesTo qualify for this "Friends & Family Plus" pricing 鈥� also known as the Hyundai Circle V-Plan 鈥� shoppers must own one of the qualifying Volkswagen or Audi 2.0-liter TDI models.
Your used wedding decor could be worth some serious cashNow that your wedding is over, consider that there are plenty of people who are looking for exactly what you have. And they will be more than willing to pay to take it off your hands.聽
Validate debt before paying a collector to avoid costly errorsErrors in debt collection are common. You don鈥檛 want to pay something you don鈥檛 owe or accidentally revive a so-called zombie debt, which is an old debt that might be past the statute of limitations.聽
Things you should never pay for with a credit cardThere are certain things people should never charge to their credit cards. These things come with significant financial risk and can end up costing consumers a lot of money in fees and charges.
Mercedes makes a pickup truckMercedes-Benz has finally pulled the wraps off its mid-size pickup聽truck, the long-rumored and finally unveiled X-Class. The automaker聽plans to sell the X-Class in South America, Europe, and Australia, initially.
Four student loan myths you might believeYour loans (like the election) won鈥檛 go away just because you want them to. So it鈥檚 important to know the details of your student debt.
In the race for gender equality, the US is losing groundThe world has made little progress toward gender equality according to a new report out Wednesday from the World Economic Forum. Some countries did better than others.聽
First LookIn the wake of Time Warner deal, what happens to T-Mobile?As pay-TV companies continue to shore up business through mergers and acquisitions, analysts say T-Mobile could be the next target.
Should students learn '9 to 5,' too?If schools updated their schedules to sync with the traditional workday, it would boost the fortunes of both parents and the US economy overall, a recent study argues.聽
Is it time to rethink the scale and progressivity of the tax system?Is the US tax code both too small and too progressive? Yes, say聽Alan Viard and Sita Nataraj Slavov of the American Enterprise Institute.
Nineteen magazines for people who eat, cook, or growFood affects the environment, the economy, health, social justice, politics, and more. There are a number of magazines that explore the world of food from these many perspectives.
Consumer Reports' most reliable car brands: Toyota, Lexus...Buick?There's one at the top you may not expect.聽
Will the massive VW deal bring a quick, green resolution to 'dieselgate'?Regulators and consumer advocates praised the nearly $15 billion deal, while a small group of Volkswagen owners continue to oppose it.
What will the Obamacare premium hike mean for you?Some health-care plans offered through the Affordable Care Act exchanges will increase by an average of 25 percent next year. Here's why.
First LookAvocados shortage? US prices surge amid Mexican strike.Following a strike by Mexican avocado pickers, weekly avocado volumes in the United States have dropped to five-year lows, according to the Hass Avocado Board.
How to choose a Medicare Advantage PlanOpen enrollment for Medicare is underway through Dec. 7, so if you鈥檙e in the program and want to switch plans, now鈥檚 the time to shop.
Who should be the next US Secretary of Agriculture?With the Obama Administration coming to a close, a new agriculture secretary will preside over the USDA next year. Food Tank has hand-picked visionaries in the food system whose experience and qualifications make them ideal choices.
How to snag the best Black Friday deals online this yearPlanning ahead and carefully reading the terms of coupons and advertisements can maximize Black Friday success from the comfort of your couch.聽
