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British economic growth is weaker than it looksAt first glance, Britain's GDP numbers look impressive. Throw population growth into the mix, and not so much.
What would really happen with taxes under Obama vs Romney?The Obama campaign has taken the recent analysis of Romney's proposed tax plan as an opportunity, creating an Obama 'tax calculator' where any household can plug in their own income level, marital status, and number of children, and compare what their tax burdens would be under Obama versus under Romney. But is it fair?
For small businesses, partnership is keyEntrepreneurs can't do it alone. They need the help and support of a whole host of people, including employees, partners, family members and investors.
Government employment: growing or shrinking?Government payrolls have been shrinking steadily over the 40 years, but the last decade or so has seen an uptick.
How to change your diet. Gradually.A change in your food habits that leads to a well-balanced and relatively low calorie diet will pay dividends both in your immediate food bill but also in your personal energy level, and appearance.
US jobs report eases global gloomThe better-than-expected US jobs report suggests the US is not following Europe into recession. But some analysts worry that head winds will keep growth anemic.
Fact sheet: How much does fracking really affect climate change?When it comes to the fracking debate, too many people on both sides use 'motivated reasoning' in their arguments.- Stock market jumps at news that economy added 163,000 jobs in JulyWall Street reacts with glee to higher-then-expected job growth in July, led by the auto sector and restaurants. But for the millions of jobless, the key figure in Friday's report may be the unemployment rate, which ticked up to 8.3 percent.
US jobs added, but report details aren't so rosyThe US payroll survey showed an increase in jobs by 165,000 but the household survey tells a different story.
The MINI Olympics: Meet the games' tiny auto helpersBMW is the official car sponsor of the Olympic games, and tiny electric MINIS have been helping out by picking up javelins, discuses, hammers and other throwable items from the field events, saving time for athletes during the competition.
Is sneaking food into a movie theater ethical?Movie theater concessions are expensive. On the other hand, when you buy a ticket, you are agreeing to the vendor's rules, which include no outside food. Movie theater food ethics are addressed in question 8 of this week's mailbag.
Jobs outlook still bleak for small businessesAs the economy languishes, uncertainty for entrepreneurs and small business owners lingers. The jobs picture for small businesses is not improving.
Mitt Romney's tax plan doesn't add upMitt Romney's tax plan may not hike taxes for the middle class, as the Obamam camp claims. Still, the plan is so full of contradictions that Mitt Romney won't be able to do everything he promises.
Chick-fil-A protesters plan Friday 'Kiss In' for gay rightsChick-fil-A restaurants will see a different crowd of visitors Friday, as gay rights activists will participate in a national 'Kiss In' to protest the CEO's comments on gay marriage. Demonstrators are encouraged to go to Chick-Fil-A locations and kiss fellow participants of the same sex.
Tax reform takes bipartisan step in Senate. Could something come of it?To 'develop trust' before taking on the heavy lifting of tax reform,聽Senate tax-writers are attempting to proceed along bipartisan lines, starting with the extension of a reduced number of expiring tax breaks.
Who creates jobs? How economists see the Obama-Romney debate.The debate about job creation is becoming one of the central themes of the presidential campaign. The answers aren't simple, many economists say 鈥� especially in the current climate of employment malaise.
Stocks slump as Europe dithersStocks fall in Europe and the US as European Central Bank make no clear move on the euro debt crisis. The Dow falls 92 points.
Toyota recall of RAV4s, Lexuses? Yes, but not yet.Toyota recall will involve 760,000 RAV4s and 18,000 Lexus HS 250h vehicles because of the potential for rear-suspension arms to fail. But before the Toyota recall, the automaker has to figure out how to fix them.
Congress debates changing auto patents. Good news or bad?Some Washington lawmakers are looking into changing patent regulations on car parts, which could have a drastic effect on auto manufacturers.
Markets tumble after European bank fails to promise bond bailoutThe European Central Bank's announcement today expressed a willingness to prop up the bond market but without providing any specifics on how much it would spend, for how long, or starting when, dashing expectations that the continent had unified around a remedy for the eurocrisis.
