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- NYC soda ban hits restaurants Tuesday
NYC soda ban on large, sugary drinks goes into effect Tuesday, and restaurants are making the necessary adjustments. Some are ordering smaller glasses, while others are having customers sweeten their own coffee to comply with the NYC soda ban.
Public transport surges as economy adds jobsPublic transport commuting rose to its highest level since 2008, despite a drop in the late fall as a result of Superstorm Sandy. Rising fuel prices and a dislike of traffic contributed to the increase in public transport ridership.
Is it time to invest in foreclosures?Firms are buying up foreclosed homes and renting them out, hoping to profit from the appreciation. Individuals can do better, if they can buy a foreclosure that justifies itself in rent alone.
Creating a 'to do' shelfPutting all of the things you want to get done in a single place will accomplish two things: getting them done, and preventing you from spending money on entertainment.
Jobs report not so great for the long term unemployedLong term unemployment worsened in February, with the percentage out of work 27 weeks or more increasing to 40.2 percent of all unemployed workers.
Top 10 places to buy a foreclosed home Here are the Top 10 metropolitan areas to buy a foreclosed home, according to RealtyTrac:
How credit cards can save you money on car loans – and other debtCredit-card balance transfers can get you no- or low-interest money. Just be sure to save enough to pay back the credit-card balance transfer.
Volvo unveils cyclist detection systemVolvo has always been at the forefront of safety innovation, and now its wide-reaching safety net includes cyclists alongside pedestrians and roadside animals.
Would you switch to LED light bulbs if they were half price?One of the main drawbacks to energy-saving LEDs is the high upfront cost. But as cheaper versions creep into the market, is it time to make the shift?
- Is online grocery shopping right for you?
Online grocery shopping isn't for everyone. But the service is becoming more widespread, and if you live a certain lifestyle, it may be worth a test drive.
Teaching money lessons at a restaurant
What you should know about credit cards and taxesDebt forgiven on your credit card is taxable income. But in most cases, those credit-card rewards are not taxable.
Honda Civic is first compact to earn 'Top Safety Pick+' ratingThe 2013 Honda Civic has become the first compact car ever to earn the IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus designation. Engineering tweaks to the 2013 sedan and coupe led to the top tier designation.
Jobs outlook: Housing growth will trump sequester woesThe economy should continue to add jobs despite the sequester. The jobs report shows the housing recovery bolstering employment. Homeowner optimism is likely to improve, too.
Stocks rise on burst of hiringStocks rose on Wall Street Friday on news that US employers added 236,000 jobs last month. Stocks have also been boosted by continuing economic stimulus from the Federal Reserve.
Unemployment rate drops to 7.7 percent. How real is job-market progress?Unemployment is at its lowest level since the end of 2008. But the improvement stemmed from mixed reasons: more people hired, but also fewer people looking for work.
February unemployment report: What kind of jobs is the economy creating?The US economy added 236,000 jobs last month, with construction and health care being two big contributors. However, 12 million Americans are still officially counted as unemployed.
Big government doesn't workIt's immoral to obligate generations of individuals to operate within and contribute to a system rife with massive policy delusions, SoldAtTheTop writes.
Medicaid expansion: A deal states cannot refuse?Bubbling just beneath the surface of the debate over whether states should expand Medicaid under the 2010 Affordable Care Act is an issue of trust, Gleckman writes: Would the feds keep their part of the bargain?
Subaru recalls 47,000 self-starting cars and SUVsSubaru recall: Subaru will replace the keys for almost 50,000 Outbacks, Imprezas, Legacies, and Crosstreks that can start themselves if the key fob is dropped.
