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Apple iWatch: Trademark filed. Will product follow?Apple iWatch trademark – applied for in Japan – is fueling speculation that the American electronics company will actually make an Apple iWatch. CEO Tim Cook has talked about exploring wearable electronics but registered skepticism about a wristwatch.
Stocks advance to begin monthStocks rose Monday as investors judged that the economy still isn't growing fast enough for the central bank to cut back on its stimulus program. That stimulus has been a major factor supporting a rally in stocks this year and the threat of it being withdrawn made stock markets more volatile last month.
Want to reduce greenhouse gasses? Don't subsidize taxes, study says.A study by the National Academy of Sciences says that extending energy-related tax preferences would do little or nothing to reduce greenhouse gasses.
What's behind Brazil's demonstrations? Poor economic policy.Brazil demonstrations were sparked by specific grievances against the government. But the underlying frustrations stems from failed economic policies that have slowed productivity growth and hurt entrepreneurialism.
Student loan interest rate doubles. Government could pay more, too.Between fiscal year 2013 and fiscal year 2020, the federal government could lose $100 billion through federal student loan programs, according to Barclays. The impasse in Congress over student loan programs, which led to rates doubling Monday, could further delay pulling the programs back onto a more financially sustainable path.
Maintain your own lawn. Save money.Using a mulching lawnmower, maintaining a compost bin, and planting shade trees can help cut your lawn maintenance costs and even energy bills over time. Hamm offers nine ways to save money while caring for your lawn.
2013 Nissan NV200: function over form.The 2013 Nissan NV200 isn't the most aesthetically pleasing vehicle, but this cargo van, which has been branded as the NYC 'Taxi of Tomorrow,' packs 122.7 cubic feet of cargo and 1,500 pounds of payload.
Has NSA spying put US-EU trade deal on the rocks?Revelations of broad US surveillance of EU offices, particularly in Germany, have angered Europe.
The best and worst things to buy in JulyKeep an eye open for great deals on tablets, but wait until Labor Day for sales on bedding.
SF BART strike looms as labor talks collapseSan Francisco BART system may be shut down Monday as two unions walk away from talks to renegotiate expiring contracts. If the unions strike the SF BART, it would snarl the Bay Area's morning commute.
Do private equity firms owe regular income tax?Congress has been debating how to tax managers of private equity firms for a decade. But what if they aren't being taxed the right way in the first place?
No time for a test drive? Bring it to your door.Shopping for a new car can be time consuming. But a new startup wants to save time by bringing the test drive to you.
Forget the Joneses. Keep up with the Smiths, their frugal neighbors.We've all heard of 'keeping up with the Joneses.' But maybe its time for a new, more frugal family to enter the lexicon.
Wall Street: turbulent quarter. Main Street: sleepy growth.Wall Street's second-quarter swoon began when the Federal Reserve began to hint that it would pare back its bond-buying program sooner rather than later. Bonds tumbled and gold endured its worst quarter since at least 1968. But in the broader economy, the economic indicators point to continued growth, albeit sluggish.
California dreaming? Travel deals to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego.Yearning for the land of starlets, sun, and surf? With these great deals on airfare and accommodations, a California dream vacation is in reach.
Five credit myths that can cost you moneyThe world of credit has hundreds of myths about responsibility of joint debt, retailers' credit cards, and so on. Not only are these myths untrue, they can cost you. Here are five costly credit myths debunked:
Jeep recall: Was it broad enough? Owners confused.Jeep recall of 1.5 million Grand Cherokees was a compromise. Federal officials originally wanted a bigger Jeep recall involving 2.7 vehicles from model years 1999 to 2004.
Debt isn't required: how to spend wisely in your twentiesHamm says he was sucked into accruing debt by the sense that he needed to overspend for his education, car, and home. Hamm says the belief that debt is simply a fact of life for those in their twenties is misleading, though; he offers his advice for how to spend and save wisely.
Stocks fall in end to a rocky monthStocks closed mostly lower Friday, a peaceful end to the most volatile month in nearly two years. Mixed economic news Friday added to investor uncertainty after big gains in stocks.
What you need to do if your credit card is stolenIn 2012, 12.6 million people were victims of identity theft. Here are 10 things you need to do to protect yourself — and your credit history — if you find yourself the victim of credit card fraud.
