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Average cost of employer health plan for family tops $17,000

The average cost of employer health coverage passed $17,000 for a family plan this year, despite continued muted growth on a percentage basis.

Anatomy of VW's deception: The recall that never fixed any cars

Volkswagen's decision to equip 11 million vehicles worldwide with devices to cheat emissions tests has sent the company into an acute corporate crisis...

Chinese president gives America Inc. a reality check

The progressive souring of corporate America on China may turn out to be even more destabilizing for relations between the two powers than military tensions bubbling in East Asia.

Staples, Office Depot Tumble on Report That Deal May Get Blocked

(Bloomberg) -- Shares of Staples Inc. and Office Depot Inc. both tumbled on Tuesday, hurt by renewed concerns that the Federal Trade Commission will block...

Why Europe isn't creating any Googles or Facebooks

Micha Benoliel grew up in France and launched his first technology startup there, but he never forgot the atmosphere of adventure and optimism in San Francisco, where he studied in the early 1990s.

Amazon Prime for $67: One Day Only

In what the company calls a celebration of its Emmy-award winning TV series, Transparent, Amazon.com is offering a one-year membership in Amazon Prime for $67.

Charter queried on web video rivalry by FCC in TWC deal

(Bloomberg) -- Regulators reviewing Charter Communications Inc.’s proposed $55.1 billion acquisition of Time Warner Cable Inc. want to know more about...

13 things I hated about buying my home

For my wife and I, buying a home was one of the most rewarding accomplishments of our lives. While some days it feels like we're barely treading water as homeowners, other days we've never been more happy and thankful. But getting to the closing table was a long, frustrating process. From getting our finances in order, to shopping for a home, to actually finding one that met our needs and budget, there several aspects of the home-buying process ...

US rental home prices rise at slower pace in August

U.S. home rents rose at a slower pace in August, a downshift that may reflect the rise of apartment construction in many major cities.Median rents...

A two-minute explanation of the U.S.-China relationship

If American political candidates have a favorite punching bag, it's China. Wonkblog's Ana Swanson explains why so many candidates change their tune once elected, and just how important the U.S.-China relationship really is.