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What exactly do tax preferences add up to?The tax code is full of credits, exclusions, and preferential rates. Taken together, such tax preferences will total almost $1.3 trillion this year.聽But even if Congress repealed all of these tax preferences, it would likely generate much less than $1.3 trillion in new resources.聽
Young entrepreneurs do good - and make a profitYoung entrepreneurs find new ways to drive social change through founding businesses.
Will 'Obamacare' add to the deficit?One study predicts health care reform would add billions to the deficit, while another predicts just the opposite. Which is right?
Chevy Volt comeback: gas prices spur best-ever monthly salesGM had temporarily closed a Chevy Volt plant because of slack demand. But that changed in March with a record 2,289 units sold. GM's new target: 3,000 a month.聽
Gasoline prices: Have we reached the top yet, or just a false summit?The danger of consumer sticker shock faded at the pumps this week as gasoline prices appeared to hit a plateau. But analysts are divided over where they go from here.聽
For long road trips, is it cheaper to rent?It depends on many factors, but a rental car may ultimately cheaper than using your own for a long trip.
Stocks' worst day in 2012: Dow loses 213The Dow slipped 213 to 12715, its biggest drop of the year and third triple digit loss in four days.
Coke stock possibly worth $130 million found at a garage saleCoke stock picked up at a garage sale may be worth $130 million, according to a family. But this Coke stock is wrapped up in a lawsuit, as the company argues that the claim is ridiculous.
No, Chinese inflation isn't a good signExperts say that Chinese inflation is a natural side effect of a healthy economy. Here's why they're wrong.- Tax deductions: 12 ways to save, from mortgage interest to moving costsTax deductions can require some extra reading of instructions, but there's big money to be saved when you file your tax return.
Why the 'Buffett rule' isn't enoughA 30 percent overall tax rate for millionaires still sets the bar too low, in light of the grim budget realities facing the country.
Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn steps downBest Buy CEO Brian Dunn has decided to resign from the big box retailer. Dunn has been Best Buy CEO for almost three years.
Want to make it? Make yourself useful.Making yourself useful is the surest path to success in business; it is more important than salesmanship, presentation, image, or any degree you may have attained in school.
What the 'Buffett rule' reveals about Obama tax reform plansPresident Obama is pushing Tuesday for the so-called Buffett rule 鈥� a proposal to ensure that millionaires pay a higher rate on federal income taxes than the middle class. He and Democrats see it as a guarantee that the rich will pay more, even if Congress again extends the Bush tax cuts.
Home prices continue to slumpAs of February, prices have dropped 4.43 percent below the level seen in February 2011, slumping through the winter months
Instagram: Zero sales. $1 billion price tag. Worth it?Facebook plans to spend $1 billion for the photo-sharing company that is wildly popular but has no way of making revenue off of them. Here's why Facebook thinks Instagram is worth it.
Tax deductions: There's still time for small businessTax deductions for retirement savings are still available through April 17. File an extension to get more time to qualify for tax deductions.聽
How big are tax preferences? Try $1.3 trillion.The tax code is chock full of credits, deductions, deferrals, exclusions, exemptions, and preferential rates that, taken together, total almost $1.3 trillion per year. But that money isn't necessarily available simply through tax reform.
U.S. stocks fall; Dow slips below 13000U.S. stocks closed sharply lower Monday following disappointing job growth in March. The Dow fell 130 points to 12929, its first close below 13000 in a month.聽
Save money with basic sewing skillsA ripped hem or loose button doesn't have to mean a pricey repair. With basic sewing skills, garments are mended in short order, which means they continue to be useful pieces of your wardrobe and save you from the expense of having to buy new ones.