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- McDonald's franchisees dispute worker's debit card suit
McDonald's franchisees who paid their employees with debit cards are being sued by a worker who says she was charged $1.50 to withdraw cash.The McDonald's franchisees say the suit has no merit because the employees consented to the payment method.
- 2013 Tesla Model S: New options, packages, and prices
- Taco Bell waffle taco: Chain expands breakfast test
Taco Bell waffle taco follows a recent trend in fast food: breakfast reimagined as a sandwich. Successful in Southern California, the Taco Bell waffle taco will be tested in 100 more restaurants nationwide starting Thursday.
- Stocks slide on weak retail sales
Stocks slipped on Wall Street Tuesday on weak retail sales. A rise in US exports wasn't enough to save stocks from falling.
- How to unclog a pipe without breaking the bank
Is your bathtub drain all clogged up? You may not have to call the plumber and spend a fortune to repair it. Hamm walks readers through DIY repair.
- The 3 biggest lies about why corporate taxes should be lowered
Are US corporate tax rates higher than those of other countries? False. Reich debunks three myths about why corporate taxes should be lowered.
- Budding entrepreneurs: Find your 'big reasons'
Starting your own business is tough enough without knowing why you're really doing it. Prospective entrepreneurs, think carefully about what your 'big reasons' are to dive into entrepreneurship, Dr. Cornwall advises.
- US sees GDP go up, but it isn't any richer
Last week's GDP report showed that the US' first quarter GDP was 3.5 percent higher than previously reported. Still, America is not any richer, Karlsson says.
- 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek: Surefooted but loud
The Subaru XV Crosstrek has the maneuverability of a compact car while offering the space of the Outback. Its all-wheel drive offers a steady, if not loud ride.
- Botulism scare halts New Zealand dairy exports
Botulism risk causes China and Russia to stop importing some New Zealand dairy products. Giant New Zealand dairy warns that infant formula and other products could be tainted by bacteria linked to botulism, although no illnesses are reported.
- World's second-tallest building almost complete
Second-tallest building has topping-out ceremony in Shanghai. At 2,073 feet, the Shanghai Tower is second-tallest only to Dubai's 2,722-foot skyscraper.
- Stocks mixed on quiet day on Wall Street
Stocks were mixed Monday on a quiet day for trading on Wall Street. There was little in the way of news to shake stocks out of a summertime stupor.
- Are fewer teens interested in driving?
One in three teenagers is 'just not interested' in driving, a new study says. While 20 years ago, more than two-thirds of teens obtained their driver's license before the age of 18, today, only 44 percent of teens have their licenses within their first 12 months of eligibility.
- Has your kid moved back in with you? You're not alone.
The proportion of 18 to 34-year-olds living with their parents has steadily risen since the recession hit in 2007, according to Fortune magazine. Is the trend about to change?
- Want a $99 iPhone 5? Here's how to get it.
If Apple announces that it is releasing a new phone, the iPhone 5 could go on sale for as low as $99. Ramirez walks readers through how to catch the deal.
- No time to cook at home? Hogwash! How to save money with home-made meals
With a few simple steps, you can stop spending money on fast food and start eating healthier (for cheaper). Hamm tells you how.
- We make more money than we think
Wages account for less than half of a US household's income. Surprised? Gleckman breaks down where the rest of your money comes from.
- Taylor Farms of Mexico linked to tainted salad
Taylor Farms of Mexico salad mix was served at Olive Garden and Red Lobster restaurants. FDA says salad from Taylor Farms of Mexico is behind illnesses in Iowa and Nebraska, but the outbreak in 14 other states is still under investigation.
- Zero percent offer on a store card? Watch out.
Store credit cards typically offer deferred interest, which means a hefty interest charge if you don't pay on time.
- Drivers, can you have it all? Maybe, with the 2014 BMW 328d.
Performance, fuel economy, luxury, and style: the 2014 BMW 328d boasts all this and more, Vijayenthiran says. The new BMW model will be priced from $39,525 for a rear-wheel-drive sedan when it goes on sale this fall.