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The most common investment fees to be aware ofYou should know what you鈥檙e paying for when you invest. Then, you can look for ways to lessen the impact that fees can have on your overall investment return.
Why the prospects for tax reform in 2017 are dimmingMore than ever, it looks like Congress will settle for a big tax cut and abandon reform.聽
First LookNordstrom drops Ivanka Trump brand: Business or politics?The high-end retailer cites poor sales for dropping the first daughter's line, but after months of boycott campaigns, the decision appears to have a political edge to it.
First LookAmid #DeleteUber pressure, Travis Kalanick backs out of Trump advisory councilUber drew customer ire for remaining active amid the聽NYC taxi strike in response to President Trump's travel ban, renewing critics' concerns about the chief executive's role on a聽council of business leaders advising the president.
How changes at Fannie Mae could help more minority families get home loansIn September 2016, Fannie Mae, the government-sanctioned company that buys many of the mortgages that lenders issue, unveiled two new credit scoring initiatives in聽its underwriting process. Here鈥檚 what those changes may mean, especially to borrowers of color.
Bosch agrees to pay $327 million for helping VW cheat on emissionsThe German supplier has been implicated聽in the Volkswagen 'Dieselgate' scandal.聽
Uber CEO quits Trump's business advisory groupSocial media campaigns had targeted Uber, urging users to delete accounts and opt for rival Lyft Inc.
Dieselgate's silver lining? A surge in car sales.There could be a silver lining to Dieselgate's dark clouds, some say: A small surge in car sales, similar to the one spawned by the government's Cash-for-Clunkers聽program.
How to save on tax-prep softwareThere's no reason to wait until April to submit your returns when there are some great tax-prep software deals out there right now.
How the Chase-Intuit deal could change online banking for the betterJPMorgan Chase and Intuit announced a partnership to share customer bank account information, beginning what may be a sea change in the consumer banking industry.
How a corporate tax rate cut could help small stockholdersThe President wants US companies to stay put, and he vows to remember the 鈥渇orgotten people,鈥� or working class Americans. Some of those Americans are corporate shareholders.聽Are there ways to reform the US corporate tax system that benefits them?聽
Impossible Burger, a high-tech beef impostor, debuts at two Manhattan eateriesThis veggie burger, engineered to attract even the most devout carnivores, is spreading to more restaurants this year, on its way to retail-store shelves in the future.
January job growth smashes expectations; firms add 246,000 workersA January report from ADP is confirming what economists have been projecting for months: American workers will see more jobs and higher wages in 2017.
VW offers cash or buyback as part of latest diesel settlementIn the most recent settlement over their emissions cheating scandal, Volkswagen says it will pay $1.2 billion to owners of their larger 3.0 liter diesel engine.
First LookUber-Daimler partnership: A business model for the autonomous age?The ride-hailing giant has signed a deal with the German automaker to聽incorporate its self-driving Mercedes-Benz into聽Uber's growing fleet of autonomous vehicles.
Can Trump make Mexico pay for the wall?President Trump's ideas for making Mexico pay for the wall are not going to work. He needs another strategy.
How to watch the Super Bowl without cableIf you鈥檙e among the one in four US households that have cut the cord on cable or satellite TV, and maybe dumped your TV set to boot, watching Super Bowl 51 at home this Sunday may require some creativity.
First LookGoogle workers rally against Trump's travel banJoined by Google co-founder Sergey Brin, hundreds of the company's employees rallied outside their headquarters to protest President聽Trump's immigration ban, echoing criticism levied by聽CEOs of some of the world's biggest companies.
Why is Fiat Chrysler adding hundreds of dealerships in the US?Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is reportedly planning a dramatic expansion of its dealer network.聽The question is why now?
Documents you'll need at your fingertips before doing your taxesWhether you hire a professional or do it yourself, you need certain information and documentation to file your tax return. Here鈥檚 a list of items聽taxpayers need to complete the job.