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House prices post largest rise since 2006House prices in 20 cities are up 10.9 percent since 2012, according to S&P/Case-Shiller index. Experts say the acceleration in house prices will continue as buyers get back in the market and new home construction lags.
Starbucks tip jar at the center of NY high court caseWho gets dibs on the Starbucks tip jar? A federal court asked the NY Court of Appeals to determine whether Starbucks managers can dip into the baristas' tip jar.
Papa John’s racist voicemail rant gets employees firedPapa John's racist voicemail accidentally sent to a customer in Sanford, Fla., got two employees fired and prompted a public apology from the pizza chain's CEO. The voicemail isn't the first incident of racism among Papa John's employees.
Royal Caribbean cruise fire sends passengers home earlyA Royal Caribbean cruise ship caught fire Tuesday, and the ship's 2,200 passengers had to be flown home. This is the second time this year a fire has put a cruise ship's voyage on hold.
Will Better Place bankruptcy affect Renault electric cars?Better Place's struggles shouldn't trouble Renault too much, Ingram writes. The now-bankrupt Israeli company's sales made up only one percent of Renault's electric car volumes.
The paradox of 'dumb money'The stigma of resigning one's self to hands-off, average returns is almost non-existent now, Brown writes. It would have been unthinkable to investors just fifteen years ago.
Need a financial advisor? Avoid commissions.While you’re never guaranteed to find one that is truly unbiased, a fee-based financial advisor is one that earns his or her income solely based on the fee you pay them, not on commissions from any products they suggest to you, Hamm writes.
Apple tax avoidance and the challenge of global capitalGlobal capital, in the form of multinational corporations as well as very wealthy individuals, is gaining enormous bargaining power over nation states, Reich writes. One way for nations to regain some bargaining leverage over global capital would be to stop racing against one another and join together to set terms for access to their markets.
3 tickets, $50M: Powerball jackpot winners split $50 million 3 ways3 tickets will split the $50M Powerball jackpot. The 3 ticket-holders will each get a third of the $50 million jackpot over 20 years, or a $10 million lump-sum payment now.
Is it ethical to keep buying clothes from Bangladesh?Yes, say international garment firms and a US diplomat, because the Bangladesh garment industry is ripe for reform. Many, but not all, retailers have agreed to a labor accord that commits them to independent inspections of suppliers' garment factories in Bangladesh
Battery-switching car pioneer Better Place files for bankruptcyBetter Place says wider public and car companies weren't ready to support its technology, which allows an electric car to switch battery packs in five minutes. Better Place has some 2,000 users in Israel driving a Renault Fluence ZE, the only compatible car.
The most fuel-efficient diesel, gas, plug-in, and hybrid cars: meet the winnersOur vehicles are getting better and better gas mileage, but there are a few that stand above the rest. Here are the most fuel-efficient vehicles in every category.
XBox One: Is it really for gamers?XBox One comes with everything, including a built-in Blu-ray drive, streaming TV, and cloud capabilities. But will it turn off seasoned gamers?
Co-op: shopping where you own the placeCo-ops, credit unions, and mutual firms can offer good deals because they have no outside investors to please. Prices may not be as low at a co-op as a wholesale club, but you reap its profits, sometimes in the form of coupons.
Fuel-friendly summer: Four convertibles with good gas mileageIt's now possible to have fun in the sun and get good gas mileage with these four sensible convertibles.
Does Amazon 'Subscribe and Save' really save?Amazon 'Subscribe and Save' ships household goods like toilet paper and shampoo directly to your home. It's a huge time saver, but the money savings are probably no better than your average wholesale club.
Men retire to Mars. Women retire to Venus.Although the share of men and women saving for retirement is the same, the way they plan for retirement differs. Here are steps women can take to plan for retirement.
Durable goods rise more than expected: this week in the economyDurable goods jump 3.3 percent, boosted by orders for transportation equipment. Also this week: Procter & Gamble turns to former CEO, extended jobless claims hit post-recession lows, and Ben Bernanke speaks to Congress.
Good value, or no? Seven ways wholesale clubs make you spend more.Wholesale clubs like Sam's Club and Costco are touted as moneysavers, but they have ways of making shoppers leave with more than they planned.
Stocks barely move as market ends week downStocks barely moved in trading Friday but Wall Street closed out its first weekly loss in a month. Concerns over the Federal Reserve curtailing its support for the economy and sharp falls in Asian markets have pushed stocks down this week.
