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How Generation Xers can maximize their retirement savingsWith the pain of the Great Recession over for many Americans, Gen Xers now must get to know their spending and saving weaknesses in order to address them and develop a thoughtful, disciplined approach to investing for the future.
First LookGM to sell Opel, Vauxhall to French Peugeot makerAnnounced on Monday, the $2.33 billion deal marks聽the American company鈥檚 retreat from a major market and raises concerns of job cuts in Europe.
How Chattanooga aims to cut poverty with superfast internetThe city's gigabit network has聽earned it a reputation as a flourishing tech hub. Now, city leaders are trying to figure out how to spread the digital wealth to residents left behind.
Why credit card over-limit fees are going extinctAlthough credit card over-limit fees, charged for maxing out your account, barely exist anymore, that doesn't mean exceeding your credit limit isn't a problem.
10 rental cars that don't measure up and the models to rent insteadWhile it's true that there aren't any truly terrible cars on the road today, it's just as true that some are definitely better than others.聽
Tax bill going up? It could be the marriage penalty.Marriage proposals and weddings are joyous events, but for many couples the thrill of putting a ring on it also means saying 'I do' to a higher tax bill.
UPS is testing drone deliveries, but don't expect to see one soonThese unmanned flying devices could shorten drivers' routes and save UPS a ton of money, while helping rural shoppers get their packages. But their commercial use is far off.
Why tax authorities just raided CaterpillarThe manufacturer's operations in Switzerland, where it pays far less in taxes than its US operations, have been repeatedly scrutinized since 2009, by private investigators, litigators, and even Congress.
The rise of Bitcoin: Why bytes are worth more than gold 鈥� for nowThe value of Bitcoin soars to a historic high as investors hold out hope for new recognition for the cryptocurrency from the聽Securities and Exchange Commission.
Inventor of lithium-ion battery introduces safer, faster-charging alternativeJohn Goodenough, a 94-year-old professor, says his聽new battery can charge faster than current lithium-ion designs, and is noncombustible.
Credit or debit: What鈥檚 best for a young teen?When cash is no longer the best solution for a young teenager's regular expenses, parents will need to weigh several factors in making the聽decision of whether to go with credit or debit.
First LookIf you want to drive for Uber in London, you have to prove you speak EnglishOn Friday, the ride-hailing company lost its legal battle over an English language test in London, a ruling that could leave thousands of drivers without a gig.
First Look How a California high school suddenly earned millions from SnapchatSnapchat had a strong opening on Wall Street this week that brought cheers from its early investors, but also more protests from Venice Beach, Calif., neighbors who say the rapidly expanding company is ruining the seaside community.- Excited for Snapchat鈥檚 IPO? Don鈥檛 forget the big picture.Even if Snap gets off to a good start, its stock may still not be the best choice for you. Here are some tips on deciding whether Snap deserves a place in your portfolio.
Before we reform tax policy, we need to know what's workingCongress and President Trump are embarking on what is likely to be a major rewrite of the federal income tax code. Yet no one knows whether the hundreds of tax preferences embedded in the law accomplish their purpose.
Average fuel economy has improved only slightly in last centuryAfter fuel economy ups and downs over the past 92 years, by 2015 cars were getting on average only about 4 more miles per gallon than they were in 1923.
First LookSolarCity's workforce shrinks 鈥� but predictions for solar point upThe Tesla-owned solar installer laid off 20 percent of its workforce in 2016, even as analysts predict the solar industry is poised to explode in the coming years.
Fiat Chrysler has its own 'Dieselgate' problemWith Volkswagen's emissions scandal dominating auto news for more than 17 months, you might have missed that Fiat Chrysler is facing one of its own.聽
Are cash-back reward credit cards a good deal?To the naked eye, cash-back credit cards appear to be lagging other rewards programs. But for some people, they're the best option.
Does Trump have a fiscal math problem?The spending plan Trump aides described this week will never pass Congress, not even one where both chambers are controlled by Republicans, says the Tax Policy Center.