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- How to use your checking account as a force for goodRecent social media campaigns have urged people to switch banks聽in response to controversial social issues.
- First LookMore trouble for Uber: CEO's taped argument with driver highlights workers' concernsThe driver鈥檚 grievances echoed those raised by many of his peers in recent months.
- First LookHershey to cut 15 percent of workforce. Is China to blame?Sales in North America rose last year, but steep declines in its international market has prompted the Pennsylvania-based chocolatier to scale back its global聽work force.
- Why coal companies want to be seen as clean-energy players even amid new support for fossil fuelsThough Donald Trump has vowed to raise the production of fossil fuels,聽the coal industry believes it needs more than a friendly administration to survive.
- Should states cut taxes on retirement income?On the surface, income tax breaks might sound like a very nice perk for retirees. Supporters say they would reduce the tax burden on low-income seniors, and perhaps make a state more attractive to wealthier retirees. But neither argument holds up.
- How to manage your 401(k) in uncertain timesIn times of uncertainty and conflicting signals, it鈥檚 tempting to cut off the flow of money to your 401(k) and move into 'safer' investments. That's a bad idea.
- Can refugees save a town?Refugees have infused a new sense of energy聽into Akron, Ohio, as it battles population decline. President Trump's temporary refugee ban is a concern. 聽
- First LookUber exec steps down after sexual harassment claim surfacesAmit Singhal failed to disclose that he left Google after a sexual harassment allegation. He denies the allegation.
- Here's how much the 'pink tax' is costing women on everyday itemsWomen pay more than men for razors, shampoo, and other basic goods. But retailers and lawmakers are stepping up to address the price discrepancies.
- Did you know that some home-insurance expenses may be tax deductible?Homeowners insurance premiums usually cannot be deducted from a tax return.聽But there are cases where they can.
- First LookMexico threatens to end NAFTA talks if US proposes tariffsIn an interview with Bloomberg,聽Mexico's economy minister warned that his country will聽break off NAFTA negotiations if the United States proposes tariffs on goods imported from聽Mexico.聽
- In market value, Tesla now rivals the 'Big Three' US automakersThe wisdom of the market appears to believe that Tesla is now a competitor to General Motors and Ford, and well ahead of Fiat Chrysler.
- How owning or selling a home affects your taxesOwning a home is exciting, challenging and the biggest investment of many people鈥檚 lives. It鈥檚 also a good way to reduce your tax bill.
- Top 5 free sources for checking on the health of your creditShady sites have been known to employ bait-and-switch tactics that give you a legitimate credit score ... and a monthly fee if you don't jump through subscription cancellation hoops. Here are five of the best sites to check your credit score and to download your credit report.
- Could liquid hydrogen power airplanes instead of fossil fuel?The aviation industry accounts for around 2 percent of global carbon emissions, and that could could triple by the middle of the century. One study proposes replacing jet fuel with liquid hydrogen, a much lighter fuel.
- First LookComing to a Wendy's near you: Self-ordering kiosks?The fast-food franchise says that it plans to install self-ordering kiosks at about 1,000 locations by the end of the year.
- New couple? Here are the money questions to address.
- Here's why you should use your tax refund to pay off credit card debtIf you鈥檝e ever committed to pay off your credit card debt 'when you have more money,' now鈥檚 your chance. The Internal Revenue Service says that 70 percent of taxpayers will get refunds this year.聽
- The ethical shopper's guide to boycottsBoycotts can be an effective way for consumers to express their unhappiness with businesses or even entire countries. Here's what can make them successful.
- GM, Lyft to road test thousands of self-driving Bolt EVs next yearGM subsidiary Cruise Automation is already testing prototype autonomous Bolt EV electric cars on public roads.聽Their numbers are about to grow.