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Launching a business 101First-time entrepreneurs who are getting ready to launch a new business face many steps, including creating a corporation. Dr. Cornwall, speaking with an attorney, breaks down how you should go about doing it.
Is marriage — and joint tax filing — outdated?Is the concept of jointly filing federal tax returns outdated? A Yale professor thinks so, arguing that, in the 21st century, families no longer necessarily consist of a married man and woman with children. As the Supreme Court considers whether same-sex married couples should have the right to joint filing, Gleckman takes on her argument.
Stocks fall as Dow drops below 15,000Stocks closed lower Wednesday and the Dow Jones industrial average fell 126.79 points to close at 14,995.23. Video-game shops, restaurants, and retailers led stocks downward push.
Some 300 Cambodian Nike workers fired after protestsAbout 300 laborers at a Nike factory were fired yesterday after massive protests for better wages, part of a worldwide reflection on developing world factory conditions after the tragedy in Bangladesh.
Face-off: RAM 1500 versus Ford F-150Dodge's RAM 1500 has some of the best EPA stats and entertainment systems among trucks, but the Ford F-150 has the reputation of being the best-selling pickup truck in America. Put side by side, which truck wins?
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Lionel Messi: Did soccer star evade taxes?Lionel Messi owes $5.3 million in back taxes, a Spanish prosecutor charges in a fraud complaint. Lionel Messi says he has 'never committed any infringement.'
Is a second income worth it?Usually, people assume that having more money is better, but that's not always the case, Hamm says. When one or both jobs require a commute, child care is eating up income, or you're eating out more because nobody is home to cook, it might be worth considering having one parent stay home.
PRISM reports prompt tech giants to push for transparencyAs fury over PRISM mounts, Google, Facebook, and other tech companies are asking the government for permission to disclose information about secret national security requests they have received. Google insists it has 'nothing to hide' from its users.
Nearly one in five receiving food stampsThe number of individuals receiving food stamp benefits increased to 47.72 million — or 19.48 percent of the population — in March, the latest month for which data was available.
Wanted: A national economic strategy for better jobsJobs are returning slowly — too slowly — and most of them pay less than the jobs that were lost in the economic recession, Reich argues. The US needs to implement national economic strategies to build good jobs.
E-cigarettes: Big Tobacco's next big move?E-cigarette sales could double this year to $1 billion, analysts say. The market for e-cigarettes has grown from thousands of users in 2006 to several million e-cigarette smokers worldwide.
Costco and gasoline: Are you really saving at the pump?Costco, the membership-only warehouse club, can offer gasoline for about 6 to 12 cents a gallon below local competitors' prices — but could you be saving more money fueling up somewhere else? Carlozo says yes.
Stocks drop on choppy day for Wall StreetStocks fell Tuesday on concerns that central banks will pull back from support for the global economy. Stocks began sliding from the opening bell, trailing markets in Asia and Europe.
Watch out, Jeep Liberty: 2014 Jeep Cherokee boasts dramatic redesignThe 2014 Jeep Cherokee, expected to be released this fall, comes in four different trim levels that show updated technology and improved fuel economy. The new Cherokee starts at $23,990.
How to (politely) turn down those Girl Scout cookiesChildren often ask their parents to buy something and so they can donate the proceedings to their school band, soccer club, or Girl Scout troop — but parents don't always want to accumulate boxes of thin mints. Hamm offers ways parents can give to a cause without having to buy unwanted things or let their child down.
NBA tampering fines hit Hawks, 2 other teamsNBA tampering fines are being levied on the Atlanta Hawks, who sent a letter to potential ticket buyers promoting its chances of signing to superstar free agents. Two other NBA teams were also fined for tampering.
Is Kansas on the path to financial crisis?With a budget that is facing a $700 million shortfall, Kansas has set the stage for a perpetual budget crisis, Francis argues. Although lawmakers are trying to attract businesses to the state, the financial uncertainty and deficits Kansas will grapple with will undermine such efforts, he says.
Gold nears three-week low on stimulus taperingGold fell more than 1 percent on Tuesday to a near three-week low after the Bank of Japan opted not to extend its stimulus program, stoking speculation that the era of ultra-loose global monetary policy is coming to an end.
- Gold nears three-week low on stimulus tapering
Gold fell more than 1 percent on Tuesday to a near three-week low after the Bank of Japan opted not to extend its stimulus program, stoking speculation that the era of ultra-loose global monetary policy is coming to an end.
The secret to fee-free flying: pick the right hotelAir travelers looking to cut overweight baggage fees can help themselves by picking the right hotel; some hotels rent out, lend, or give away bulky items like curling irons, kitchenware, and athletic sneakers. Do your research ahead of time by calling the hotel and you may be able to pack lighter for your next trip.
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