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Americans think their income-tax share is fair, according to pollsCongress may be headed toward passing a tax cut the public is not demanding.
Netflix nears 100 million subscribers: Why that doesn't mean the end of cable TVThe expansion of Netflix is changing how audiences want to watch their favorite shows and movies. But it has also led to surprising partnerships between Netflix and cable and cellphone companies it once battled.聽
First LookFormer Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer launches database on government spendingMr. Ballmer was frustrated he couldn't find a single source on local, state, and federal spending. So he created his own site.
Most American pay their taxes. So why do so many think others are cheating?Most Americans pay their taxes and feel pride in doing so, yet they continue to believe that about a third of US adults skip out on their civic duty.聽
VW releases $2 billion settlement plan for electrifying AmericaThe first of four phases of Volkswagen's national plan 鈥� part of its settlement in the diesel emissions case 鈥� has been issued. Now, the public can review it and offer input.- Tax Day: Seven alternative ways to pay your taxesMost payments come in the form of a paper check or a withdrawal directly from a bank account, but those aren't the only ways to pay the tax man.聽
More young Americans want moms to stay home. What's behind that?In the past 20 years, high school seniors have moved toward the view that it's ideal if mothers can stay home with children 鈥� even though those seniors also support gender equality in the workplace.
Are you financially healthy?Just as physical health is a combination of behavior, genes, and access to good medical care, financial health is a result of personal decisions and abilities, the economy and access to good, unbiased financial services and advice.
First LookTrump comments trigger dollar to slide in sharpest drop since June 2016The US dollar and Treasury yields slid on Thursday and were on track for their biggest weekly declines this year after President Trump said the currency was too strong.
United to compensate people on flight when man dragged offA Chicago city council committee will be holding a hearing on the incident, while the passenger has asked the airline and the city to preserve evidence in the case -- often the first steps towards a lawsuit.
Millennial homebuyers, faced with a tight market and heavy debt, still forge aheadMore Millennials are diving into the homeownership market as the economy stabilizes. However, with low inventory and rising prices, they will face intense competition this year in the housing market.聽
Why United Airlines fiasco resonated with so manySome people saw implicit racism. Some were outraged at the lack of humanity and fairness. But the video of a passenger being forcibly removed also speaks to the boiling frustration many Americans have toward the corporate class.
Could an activist investor save Whole Foods?Jana Partners seeks to give the organic grocery chain's operations and management a much-needed shakeup.
'Food deserts' sprout groceries that nourish people 鈥� and communitiesA twist: Experts find that adding supermarkets to bring fresh foods to low-income urban neighborhoods aren't a panacea for obesity. But it's progress all the same.
Are Americans ready to get on board with tax reform? Not so much.So far, the early debate over a 2017 tax bill has been an inside-the-Beltway game. But what will happen once the tax debate gets out of Washington? Will it engage a highly polarized and often-confused public?
First LookUnited Airlines feels heat over passenger eviction. How often do travelers get bumped against their will?It's not unusual for airlines to offer travel vouchers to encourage people to give up their seats, and there are no rules for the process.聽
Can't pay your taxes? Six ways to cope.File on time, and pay what you can.聽
US coal consumption is still dropping. How could a call to bring coal back work?Coal consumption in the US dropped for the third year in a row. But international demand for the energy source could breathe new life and stability into the industry.聽
Here are 7 ways to make your Passover seder more sustainableThese tips can help observers celebrate this important Jewish holiday while keeping in line with environmental values and while supporting a sustainable food system.
Answers to those relentless questions about how card use affects your credit scoreTo test how various credit-card actions affect credit scores in real life, NerdWallet and credit-reporting firm Equifax teamed up to analyze anonymized data on聽tens of thousands of people over time.