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Credibility, 'gradual' approach at stake as Fed weighs rate rise

The U.S. Federal Reserve, facing this week its biggest policy decision yet under Chair Janet Yellen, puts its credibility on the line regardless of whether it waits or raises interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade.

Stripe unveils Relay to make it easier to buy stuff on mobile

SAN FRANCISCO — Stripe, a San Francisco start-up that aims to make it simpler to buy stuff on the Internet, unveiled a new set of tools on Monday that allow businesses to sell products inside mobile apps such as Twitter.

Copyright ruling hands temporary win to YouTube, Facebook

A Federal court ruling says Universal Music Group can't be so trigger-happy with takedown requests.

Apple Music no ‘Spotify killer’ as service gains customers

Spotify Ltd. said it has added customers since Apple Inc. debuted Apple Music in June, as the tech giant’s expansion into music streaming has created a larger global market for Spotify’s service.

Intel joins the fight against car hackers

While being constantly connected to the Internet can make a vehicle vulnerable to hacking, it's something automakers could use to their advantage.

It's Official: Apple TV Is No Longer a Hobby

Financially, Apple TV exceeded the hobby label some time ago. Now, the streaming device does so strategically.

Age of Homes in All 50 States

Homes back East are older, and houses out West are newer, right? Not quite.

We looked at single-family houses built from 1900 to 2014 to see when the largest share of the current housing stock was built.

Find your state to see which decade is most represented today.

5 ways home improvements can qualify for tax breaks

Most homeowners know that their home entitles them to some federal tax breaks, chief among them, deductions based on mortgage interest and property taxes that they pay annually. However, first-time home buyers and sellers, and even seasoned homeowners, may not know about other tax breaks for home improvements.

Here's Why Startups Fail

The data behind over 100 startup deaths.