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Dow set to drop again as wild week resumes

Stock futures pointed to further declines Friday morning as Wall Street nears the end of a turbulent trading week.

Sanders plan hoists taxes

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is trying to expand federal taxation on a scale not seen since World War II, pursuing policies that would end the nation’s run as one of the industrialized world’s lowest-taxed countries.

'Almost without precedent': Airlines hit hard by coronavirus

Airline stocks dropped sharply on Thursday as investors reckoned with the prospect of canceled flights, lost sales and substantial reductions in service for months to come. Several carriers — including United Airlines, Jet Blue and Lufthansa — announced new route closings in recent days. An industry trade group said the coronavirus could wipe out between $63 billion and $113 billion in worldwide airline revenues this year.

3 signs you should claim Social Security at 70

Waiting to file for benefits isn't easy, but in these scenarios, it makes sense to hold off as long as possible.

'I'm scared to lose my job and I'm scared to die': Retail employees sound off

Workers at Walmart, Target, and CVS are keeping shelves stocked while consumers shop for essentials. At the same time, they fear for their health.

Amazing abandoned buildings for sale

These wonderful abandoned buildings for sale are simply crying out to be rescued.

Unemployment rate drops to 3.5 percent as hiring surges before coronavirus

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hiring in the United States jumped in February as employers added a robust 273,000 jobs, evidence that the economy was in strong shape before the coronavirus began to sweep through the nation. The Labor Department said Friday that the unemployment rate fell to 3.5% last month, matching a 50-year low, down from 3.6% in January. The monthly job gain comes from a survey of payrolls in the second week of February, predating the...

Tea Boy to tattooed trader: A secret tipster's life and death

James Harris was plugged into a network that included insider traders and operated on two continents.

Home sellers gain edge in this year's housing market

Low mortgage rates and fewer houses for sale could lead to bidding wars among homebuyers this spring.

2 reasons you don't want a tax refund

A refund seems like a good thing, but it really isn't.

America is addicted to using the tax code to fix its problems

When a working-class divorced couple takes turns caring for the kids, who deserves a hefty income subsidy to help offset the cost? Do the fees that college students pay to join a club or play a sport count as an education expense? What about the books they buy? Should at-home genetic tests count as a health care expenditure worthy of a public subsidy? How about acupuncture, or massage? These are the types of questions that, under the U.S.’s...

Airline losses could top $100 billion as coronavirus disrupts travel

International Air Transport Association forecast says airlines this year stand to lose between $63 billion and $113 billion this year.

Financial products you may not need

PennyGem’s Elizabeth Keatinge tells us about some financial products you may not need.

33 things not to buy at Costco, Sam's or BJ's

Club membership stores such as Costco and Sam's Club have amazing deals on items in bulk, but will those items get used, and is the lack of selection smart for the items on your list? We weigh in on condiments, meat, skincare, canned goods, bakery needs, detergents, furniture, clothing, and much more.

Products still proudly made in the USA

These famous brands still make products in the USA.

Coronavirus could slow down consumer spending in the US, says economist

Bill Evans from Westpac says the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on U.S. consumers would influence the number of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year.

Starbucks will temporarily pause the use of personal cups

Starbucks won't allow use of reusable mugs over coronavirus fears. The coffee giant will still give a 10-cent discount for bringing in cups from home.

Medical Tourism Market Set to Exceed $30 Billion by 2025

With high costs of healthcare in the U.S., the medical tourism industry is booming.