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Senior discounts: popular, but under fireDo the swelling ranks of seniors deserve a price break when younger generations are struggling more?聽
Lionel Richie, Pamela Anderson: tax delinquentsLionel Richie reportedly owes $1.1 million and has a lien against his assets. But some well-known Californians owe even bigger tax delinquents.
Credit cards: No move to limit big fees?Credit cards can charge nearly $100 processing, activation fees for opening an account for subprime borrowers. But financial protection board is backing away from push to regulate the initial credit card fees.聽
The Buffett Rule: Tax reform or political gimmick?As last-minute tax filers sweat the IRS, Democrats are pushing聽鈥� and the GOP is resisting聽鈥� the Buffett Rule, which would mean higher tax rates for millionaires (like Mitt Romney and Barack Obama).
Electric cars, hybrids see record salesElectric cars like the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt and hybrids like Toyota's Prius C and Camry are selling better than ever. Automakers sold a record 52,000 hybrids, electric cars in March.聽
In defense of living cheaplyThe point of making frugal choices is to avoid the stress of money troubles later on.
On eve of Iran nuclear talks, sanctions biteIran is struggling with the financial and economic sanctions imposed by the West in efforts to convince the regime to restrict its nuclear program. More sanctions are in the works.
Wind power: America's future?Wind power is currently the largest nonwater source of renewable energy in the US, and its use has grown by 350 percent since 2006.
ConocoPhillips: Gas company split a huge opportunity for investorsThe separation of Conoco from Phillips 66 should have benefits for investors in both companies.
Monitor BreakfastIs India weaning itself off Iranian oil fast enough for the US?India is Iran's No. 1 customer for crude oil, which puts it in danger of running afoul of a new US law that will twist nations' arms to curb oil imports from Iran. India's ambassador to the US cites 'degree of understanding' from US officials to India's predicament.
If 'Battleship' succeeds, expect movies for 'Ouija,' 'Candy Land'Before video games and cable television, there was 'Battleship.' This week, the iconic board game hits the big screen in Europe. Will it sink or swim?
Top 4 tips for successful yard salesPutting together a yard sale just takes some time and planning. Here are some of the steps you can take to recoup cash from the things you鈥檝e bought and no longer wish to use.
Tax day tips: Eight things to check before April 17 tax deadlineTax day comes a little later this year, but we're still in the homestretch. Here are some basics you need to follow before the federal tax deadline.
E-books lawsuit: Apple denies price-fixing chargesApple is calling the US Justice Department's allegations that it colluded with publishers to fix e-book prices 'simply not true.'
Riding China's inflationary tigerThe Chinese government has made its choice to avoid a 鈥渉ard landing鈥� by attempting to ride the unloosed inflationary tiger for as long as it can. 聽But聽its strategy will exacerbate聽unsustainable imbalances in聽China鈥檚 real economy.
Experts: The 'Buffett rule' is a terrible ideaTax policy experts disagree on many things, including what the definition of 'rich' is. But they agree that imposing a minimum tax of any kind is an admission of policy failure.
Tech stocks: Some reach 'cult' statusTech stocks like Apple and Google have cult status, says tech stocks analyst, despite their weaknesses.
Tax day horror story: taking your money ... and your identityThe IRS is making it a top priority to crack down on the burgeoning tax day scam of identity fraud. In 2011 the agency thwarted $1.4 billion in fraudulent refunds.
Mortgage rates fall: 15-year loan hits record lowMortgage rates for a fixed 30-year loan drop to 3.88, just shy of record. Fifteen-year fixed mortgage rates fall to record low 3.11 percent.
Money-saving tip: Reuse dryer sheetsDryer sheets have at least two uses in them, and you'll get the same result by cutting them in half.