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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
How the Marriott/Starwood merger will affect your hotel pointsStarwood and Marriott are still operating two separate rewards programs for now, but that will change soon.聽
Donald Trump's tax plan would stimulate the economy. But not for long.In the long term, Trump鈥檚 tax plan would slow the economy by increasing deficits and driving up interest rates while Clinton鈥檚 would reduce the deficit, which would lower interest rates and boost growth.聽
What to buy (and skip) during Black Friday 2016It鈥檚 not all discounts and deals on the 2016 post-Turkey Day shopping bonanza.
From US to Europe, the face of employment is changingThe number of temp, on-call, contract, and freelance workers is growing so rapidly, it may explain most of America's job growth in the last decade. It also poses challenges.
2017 Volvo S90 is one of the best cars to buy next yearThe S90 is a four-door luxury sedan designed to square off against the world's best cars from Mercedes, Audi, and BMW.聽
Post-bankruptcy, can Fisker make a comeback and compete with Tesla?The founder of Fisker Automotive is starting a new company under the Fisker name. His former effort went bankrupt in 2013.聽
Op-ed: How America's outdated immigration laws hurt the economyDecades of inaction on immigration reform mean that certain areas of the workforce will have severe labor shortages that could be helped by an influx of foreign workers. Other sectors are taking advantage of an outdated visa system.聽
Should an airline be allowed to weigh its passengers?The Department of Transportation determined that Hawaiian Airlines has the right to seat its passengers according to weight, making the airline the third in the world to put its customers on a scale.聽
Is an AT&T-Time Warner merger less likely under a Clinton presidency?The traditional policy positions touted by Republicans and Democrats have been muddied during the current election. Does it matter?
Scotland paving renewable energy path in a big wayOn a regular basis, more than half of Scotland's electricity comes from renewable sources. The country wants to increase that amount to 100 percent as soon as 2020.
These two features help men's dress shoes last foreverMen might not want to pay hundreds of dollars for fashion's sake, but high quality shoes can last for years, even decades longer than a cheaper pair.
What to know about tax breaks for disabled individualsMany people overlook tax credits and deductions that could help defray the costs of caring for a disabled family member.聽These include the medical expense deduction and the child and dependent care credit.
Kenyan farmers on journey to promote sustainable farmingAt a time of food shortage and price shocks, 30聽farmers聽are on a cross-country mission to promote the virtues of healthy, sustainable, profitable farming.
Should you keep all your accounts at the same bank?While there are many benefits to keeping all of your finances at one institution, as the recent Wells Fargo scandal shows, there can be risk involved as well.聽
