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Trump's claim about carried interest: falseTrump said he鈥檇 repeal what he called the carried interest loophole, but he鈥檇 give private equity firms, hedge funds, and other companies聽an even better deal by reducing their rates on other taxes.聽
Why W.H.O. wants to raise taxes on drinks with sugarThe World Health Organization called for聽a 20-percent tax on sugary drinks (sodas, fruit juice, etc,.) tor reduce sugar consumption.
What made economists' work in contract theory Nobel-worthy?Contract theory may not have much cach茅 among the general population but it factors into myriad aspects of our lives.
Mall of America closed for Thanksgiving: Will big box stores follow suit?Packed to the brim with every kind of store you can imagine, the Mall of America is聽not the kind of place you'd expect to choose family values over making a profit.
Jeep's luxury Grand Wagoneer could cost $140K, CEO saysJeep's parent company said early last year that the automaker was working on a rival for the pricey Range Rover.- Duo wins Nobel in economics for study of contract theoryOliver Hart and Bengt Holmstr枚m聽helped lay an 'intellectual foundation for designing policies and institutions,' the聽Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said in awarding the prize.
Five great tax deductions and credits for retireesOnce your birthday cake has 50 candles on it, the IRS starts to lighten up a bit. And when you hit 65, the IRS has a few more small presents for you 鈥� if you know where to look.聽
Celebrate National Farm to School Month this OctoberCommunities across the country are emphasizing the importance of farm to school programs, which are in place in more than 42,500 schools across the US.聽
2017 Ford F-150 pickup gas mileage rises to 21 mpg combinedThe new Ford F-150 engine features both both direct and port fuel injection, along with numerous upgrades like new turbochargers and an electronic wastegate.
How to plan for retirement as an independent contractorIndependent contractors have a number of alternative retirement plans available to them.聽
How are Uber's self-driving cars doing in Pittsburgh?Uber launched a small fleet of self-driving vehicles in Pittsburgh in August, and reviews so far have been mixed.聽
What's the right tax rate for carried interest?One thing on which Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump agree.聽
Did Donald Trump avoid Social Security and Medicare payroll taxes, too?If so, he鈥檇 be at least the third well-known politician to rely on a gimmick to avoid payroll taxes on consulting income.
Millennials shun Big Macs: Will their tastes change McDonald's menu?Millennials don't buy Big Macs:聽Among young people, the mass-market food model for which McDonald's often serves as shorthand is in decline.
Audi recalls A6, A7, Q5, Q7 to fix fuel leaks: 170,000 owners affectedBoth Audi recalls issued Friday stem from potential fuel leaks--and therefore, potential fire hazards.
Columbus Day sales: What to buy this weekendTwenty deals to snatch up for the Columbus Day holiday.
What the US can learn from Canada's ambitious carbon tax planCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will require every province to adopt a carbon tax or develop a carbon trading system by 2018. The idea could prove an interesting model for the United States.聽
Beyond tepid job numbers, a surprisingly bright pictureThe unemployment numbers for last month were mediocre. But the deeper trends show a potentially big shift coming.聽
Black Friday 2016 shoe deals: Save big on boots, sneakersWe've taken a hard look at the trends to see what 2016 Black Friday shoe shopping has in store, and how you can score the best deals.
First LookChad fines Exxon more than five times nation's GDP: Is that realistic?The central African nation's high court ruled that a consortium led by the oil giant owed $75 billion 鈥� more than 70 times what it paid for the 1989 Valdez oil spill 鈥� for unpaid royalties.
