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Honda to slow U.S. output due to West Coast ports dispute

Japanese carmaker Honda Motor Co Ltd (7267.T) plans to slow production at some of its plants in North America due to a parts shortage caused by a partial shutdown of ports along the West Coast.

Hackers for hire: The 2015 way to snoop and even scores

Put aside the question of illegality. Much of what you will read about here is blatantly illegal and what isn’t unlawful, almost certainly is just plain wrong. That’s because right now, there are tens of thousands, maybe more, hackers for hire who are peddling their skills on the Internet. When the price is right, they are at your service.

The rise of the servant economy

If you hate doing your housework, you're not alone, but as it turns out, you have a lot of options for how to get your unwanted tasks off your plate. While the rise of these services means extra cash for people doing odd jobs, they also point to deeper, unsettling trends going on in the US economy.

Puerto Rico bids to become a new age tax haven

If you want your capital gains taxes to magically disappear, Puerto Rico has a deal for you.

Now playing on U.S. golf courses: Meth cooks, rattlesnakes

Real estate developers bet big on golf course communities in the 1990s and the 2000s, sparking a building boom that cratered in the recession. Now, amid a strong housing market that creates demand where the courses are located, they are working against zoning laws and deed restrictions across the country to shut down unprofitable courses and develop the land for new homes.

How to live at a slower pace in retirement

There’s no need to be productive in retirement, but you do need to avoid boredom.

What to buy during President's Day sales

How to take advantage of these patriotic price cuts.

Net neutrality foes outspending supporters in Congress

When it comes to the battle over net neutrality, enemy lines seem to be linked to money.

How to get a job in space

The private space industry believes there's a booming future in space tourism—and students at MIT's Sloan School of Management want to make sure they, too, can get in on the action. A group of MBA students launched an aeronautics and space industry club in the fall, saying they hope it will help peers take advantage of growing career opportunities for business-minded space enthusiasts.