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Obama budget boosts funding, tax credit for electric carsPresident Obama would like to boost the Department of Energy's research budget to develop more efficient cars, as well as increase the maximum tax credit for electric car buyers. Will it help more drivers make the switch?
Is Amazon Prime really worth it?Amazon Prime gives you free shipping and other perks for $80 a year. Depending on how often you use Amazon, it could be money well spent.
Meat recall expands to 13 statesMeat recall includes roast beef, ham, turkey breast, corned beef, and pastrami shipped to retailers. No illnesses have been linked to the meat recall.
With music app, can Twitter become key venue for discovering songs?The social forum Twitter already has a lot of musical discussion going on. Now, an application within Twitter may help people explore up-and-coming bands, and learn which ones match their preferences.
Billionaire awarded $12M in fake wine caseBillionaire awarded $12M: Florida billionaire William Koch won a $12 million jury award in a case involving his purchase of counterfeit bottles of Bordeaux.
Gift card as a tax refund: a good idea?TurboTax has an offer that lets you accept your tax refund in the form of an Amazon gift card. Should you do it?
Big drop in jobless claims: this week in the economyA bigger-than-expected drop in jobless claims might mean the employment picture isn't as bleak as thought. But retail sales disappointed, and consumer sentiment is still gloomy.
Five electronics that won't get any cheaperOver the years, several electronics devices have refused to drop in price. It might be time to go ahead and take the plunge on that Blu-ray player.
$10 minimum wage proposed for Michigan$10 minimum wage would be achieved over three years, according to Democrats sponsoring the bill. But Republicans, who control the state legislature and the governorship, have not embraced a $10 minimum wage.
Stocks end four-day advance as energy slipsA four-day advance for stocks came to an end on Wall Street as falling commodity prices brought down the stocks of energy and mining companies.
Obama budget: the plan to cap retirement savings benefitsPresident Obama's 2014 budget would limit tax benefits for workers with high-balance retirement saving accounts. The plan is a smart way to roll back the billions in tax breaks that go to investors who don’t need tax incentives to save for retirement, Harris writes.
Retail sales down in MarchRetail sales declined 0.4 percent in March 2013, according to the US Census Bureau's latest nominal read of retail sales.
Europe indicates it's sticking with austerity. But is that working?Herman Van Rompuy said on Monday that Europe would hold the course on austerity, but experts say there has been too little focus on growth and a lack of actual reforms.
How much is your commute costing you?Take your commute into account when you’re shopping around for a job, Hamm writes. One of the best subtle financial moves you can make is to simply live close to your work.
Stocks rise for fourth day straight, led by retailStocks rose for the fourth day in a row on Wall Street Thursday as US retailers surged on better sales reports. A surprising drop in claims for unemployment benefits last week has also helped stocks.
- Lance Armstrong sells $10 million estate, but for how much?
Lance Armstrong sold his 8,000 square foot home in Austin, Texas. But the buyer says he paid a lot less than Lance Armstrong's $10 million listing price.
Obama budget: How would the 'Buffett Rule' work?President Obama's 2014 budget proposal calls for a so-called 'Buffett Rule' that would ensure that high-income households pay at least a minimum percentage of their income in taxes. It turns out that setting a floor on the taxes rich people pay is not so easy, Williams writes.
Jobless claims drop to 346,000Jobless claims declined by a notable 42,000 to 346,000 claims from 388,000 jobless claims for the prior week.
Toyota, Honda, Nissan recall 3.4 million vehicles for faulty airbagsToyota, Honda, Nissan, and Mazda have issued global recalls of 3.4 million vehicles for faulty airbags that come from a single supplier. The recalled airbags could deploy with too much force, potentially causing fires and endangering passengers.
Paul McCartney richest musician in BritainPaul McCartney richest musician in the United Kingdom, says new Rich List. Paul McCartney has been the richest musician on the Sunday Times list for the past 24 years.
