Greece’s reform plan backed by creditors
Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has vowed to continue fighting to “recalibrate the austerity” his left-wing party has condemned for killing the Greek economy. That means he’ll have to find ways…
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Want a raise? Join a union
“You are better off in a union job because there you get to bargain for better wages,” said Sylvia Allegretto, co-director of the Center on Wage and Employment Dynamics at…
The proven way to retire rich
Yes, knowing the answers to five questions had a direct correlation to having 25% more money when you retire. So what are those questions? For example, and for the sake…
Qatar 2022: Will a winter World Cup kill holiday shopping?
Euromonitor research manager Daniel Latev said moving the event to the end of the year would hurt impulse sales and last minute shopping. “A big proportion of consumers — especially…
Home prices gain, but recovery is ‘faltering’
Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer. Morningstar:…
Apple may give Genius Bar major overhaul
Related: Apple said to be redesigning stores Related: Here are Apple’s new diverse emjoi characters
“Run, Forrest, run!” Nike brings back Gump shoes
They’re also a lot cheaper than Kanye West’s recently released Yeezy Boost shoes, a limited edition line retailing for $350 but going for more than $1,000 on eBay (EBAY, Tech30)….
North Sea oil industry faces dire future
The report said North Sea oil and gas revenues slumped to £24.4 billion in 2014, the lowest since 1998. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are…
Google bans porn from Blogger
In July, Google stopped porn from appearing in its online ads. And in 2013, Google decided to remove blogs from its Blogger network that contained advertisements for online porn sites….
Consumer Union leading fight against robocalls
Another common scam claims to be a call from “Rachel with cardholder services” promising to lower interest rates on credit cards. The group has sent letters to Verizon (VZ, Tech30),…
Saudis won’t back emergency OPEC meeting
The last time OPEC met, on Thanksgiving Day, the group said it would not cut production to offset new supplies from the U.S. Since then, oil prices have plummeted 30%….
8 tax audit red flags
It’s up to you whether to just pay the bill or challenge it if you think the IRS didn’t calculate it correctly. 2. Run a small business? Prove it. Very…
Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein: ‘There’s no place for pure capitalism’
Not every year can be a banner year: China’s economy is clearly going through some growing pains. Last year the country’s economy grew at 7.4%, its slowest pace in 24…
Should you tap your Social Security benefits early and invest the money?
Related: Your 3 biggest Social Security questions answered If you go ahead with your plan to take benefits early, your Social Security payment would be $9,742 at age 66. That’s…
Premarkets: 6 things to know before the open
2. Slippery oil politics: There’s been talk that OPEC could hold an emergency meeting to discuss the recent sharp drop in oil prices. Nigeria’s oil minister, who also acts as…
Stock markets all around the world broke records
Investors interpreted her statements at the Senate Banking Committee as a sign that rates won’t go up until June at the earliest. The Dow soared almost 100 points to close…
Vine is “seeking a dog to join our growing team of humans” in its New York office.
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The next debt ceiling crackup
If you think this week’s fight over Homeland Security funding shows off Washington dysfunction, imagine the possibilities of a potential three-way collision: debt ceiling + October 1 funding deadline +…
The next debt ceiling crackup
If you think this week’s fight over Homeland Security funding shows off Washington dysfunction, imagine the possibilities of a potential three-way collision: debt ceiling + October 1 funding deadline +…
Keith Olbermann suspended for a week over Penn State tweets
“@KeithOlbermann What makes us pitiful? The fact that we are smart college students raising money for a great cause? You are pitiful, sir,” another person tweeted. – Most stock quote…
Immigrant spouses find relief with new H-4 visa rule
“In a world where everyone is competing, other countries like Canada are more competitive in giving both spouses and high-skilled workers authorization to work as soon as they arrive,” he…
Maya Angelou to be honored with postal stamp
Related: Your mail delivered, after dark Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes….
Marshawn Lynch applies for “I won’t get fined” trademark
Lynch also owns several other trademarks related to his apparel business. Beast Mode seems to be flourishingas of today, all men’s and women’s clothing and hats are sold out, with…
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…
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…
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…