Janet Yellen: Too many Americans aren’t making it
The stock market shot up with the Dow hitting a new record during her testimony as many on Wall Street interpreted her remarks as further indication that an interest rate…
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New York raises tipped minimum wage to $7.50
The federal tipped wage is $2.13, and is in place in 17 states. Seven states, including Oregon and Washington, have done away with the tipped wage. Workers in those states…
Greece Delays Submission of Financial Overhaul Proposals
ATHENS — Greece on Monday delayed the submission of the proposed reforms that European creditors have made a condition of the country’s financial aid. European and Greek officials spent much…
Knowledge Isn’t Power
politicians and pundits who solemnly repeat conventional wisdom that sounds tough-minded and realistic. Read the whole story at New York Times
Honda, Grappling With Quality Problems, Is to Replace Its President
TOKYO — Honda Motor said on Monday that it would replace its president and chief executive, Takanobu Ito, a move that some interpreted as an attempt to draw a line…
The ‘smart money’ is investing in oil now
Related: Cheap oil killed this CEO’s $14M job “Private equity companies are uniquely positioned to capitalize on this. Not only do they have the deep pockets, but they can also…
Driving Tesla’s ‘insane’ Model S
Here’s what you do in the P85D. You switch the drive mode selector from “Sport” to “Insane”those are your only two choicesand push the accelerator pedal to the floor. That’s…
Driving Tesla’s ‘insane’ Model S
Here’s what you do in the P85D. You switch the drive mode selector from “Sport” to “Insane”those are your only two choicesand push the accelerator pedal to the floor. That’s…
The Federal Reserve’s ‘Game of Thrones’
The normally congenial Fed members are starting to be a lot more vocal about their views. Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher took a page out of Pope Francis’ playbook. The…
‘Minimum wage hike killed my bookstore’
Beatts isn’t making big buckshe only pays himself $28,000 a yearbut that’s enough for his modest lifestyle. Even though he’s kept wages low, payroll is still his biggest expense after…
4 money saving tips when visiting Disney World
A “Park Hopper” allows you to hop from one Disney park to another in a single day, and it’s only an additional $50 per person. So you’ll be paying roughly…
4 money saving tips when visiting Disney World
A “Park Hopper” allows you to hop from one Disney park to another in a single day, and it’s only an additional $50 per person. So you’ll be paying roughly…
4 money saving tips when visiting Disney World
A “Park Hopper” allows you to hop from one Disney park to another in a single day, and it’s only an additional $50 per person. So you’ll be paying roughly…
4 money saving tips when visiting Disney World
A “Park Hopper” allows you to hop from one Disney park to another in a single day, and it’s only an additional $50 per person. So you’ll be paying roughly…
4 money saving tips when visiting Disney World
A “Park Hopper” allows you to hop from one Disney park to another in a single day, and it’s only an additional $50 per person. So you’ll be paying roughly…
4 money saving tips when visiting Disney World
A “Park Hopper” allows you to hop from one Disney park to another in a single day, and it’s only an additional $50 per person. So you’ll be paying roughly…
4 money saving tips when visiting Disney World
A “Park Hopper” allows you to hop from one Disney park to another in a single day, and it’s only an additional $50 per person. So you’ll be paying roughly…
4 money saving tips when visiting Disney World
A “Park Hopper” allows you to hop from one Disney park to another in a single day, and it’s only an additional $50 per person. So you’ll be paying roughly…
10 best cities for black entrepreneurs
But Harry Alford, president of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, argued that this methodology left out some important hubs. He agreed that Atlanta is a top spot for black…
HSBC Profit Declines Sharply Amid Tax Backlash
LONDON — The British bank HSBC said on Monday that profit declined 15 percent in 2014, adding to the bank’s challenges as it continues to reel from revelations about efforts…
Bill O’Reilly has ‘full support’ from Fox News chief
O’Reilly has previously said that the riot turned violent, resulting in several fatalities and a serious injury to his photographer. He once described the riot as a “combat situation.” –…
Bill O’Reilly tries to end Falklands controversy: ‘I want to stop this now’
Engberg’s report, which originally aired in June of 1982, described police officers firing tear gas and plastic bullets at protesters. “It is not known how many were hurt, but witnesses…
Disney raises theme park ticket prices, again
Many visitors tend to buy the multi-day passes, which can knock the price down to $96 per day for a two-day ticket, or $63 per day for a five-day ticket….
Britain is better off in Europe, top banker says
Pro-Europeans say Britain could cut itself off from a single market of 450 million people, and jeopardize London’s position as the financial capital of Europe. – Most stock quote data…
Target cuts free shipping minimum to $25
Related: Target loses to Walmart in Canada Related: Who is winning the price wars? Consumers
British Government Sells More of Its Stake in Lloyds Banking Group
LONDON — The British government has further reduced its stake in Lloyds Banking Group, the British bank said on Monday. In December, the government announced that it would engage in…
Honda Replaces President Takanobu Ito Following Air Bag Defect Scandal
Honda Motor Co., the Japanese automaker at the center of an air-bag defect scandal, said Monday its president Takanobu Ito will step aside and be replaced by another Honda executive….
Obama pushes protections for retirement accounts
Nationwide, the potential losses amount to $17 billion lost every year, according to President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are…
Oscar winner Patricia Arquette calls for pay equality for women
Robert Downey Jr. was number one on the list at $75 million, while No. 2 Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson also would have topped Bullock’s pay at $52 million. Lawrence would…
Oscar winner Patricia Arquette calls for pay equality for women
Robert Downey Jr. was number one on the list at $75 million, while No. 2 Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson also would have topped Bullock’s pay at $52 million. Lawrence would…