Economy

(Entrepreneur) People focus too much on the inspiration, but, like conception, having a good idea isn’t much of an accomplishment. You need the action and follow through, which involves the right people, know-how, money, resources, and years of hard work. While you're still working a...

Economy

Family businesses are the backbone of the American economy, but when it's time to pass the business to the next generation, thorny issues can arise, such as sibling rivalries and tax implications. You would think mom, granddad or whoever started the business might anticipate that and make...

Economy

It’s all about the Harriets. Harriet Tubman, the escaped slave who became a mainstay of the Underground Railroad and a national inspiration, was announced Wednesday as the new face of the $20 bill. Tubman will bump incumbent Andrew Jackson off the currency in a long-rumored and eagerly...

Economy

It's easy to get confused by all the headlines about the Panama Papers, a massive 2.6-terabyte leak of documents that reveals a global web of corruption and tax avoidance. But Vox's German Lopez uncovered a great explanation of what's happening, and it's courtesy of brilliant...

Economy

There's going to be a little less competition among airlines following a big takeover announced Monday. Alaska Air Group has agreed to buy Virgin America for $2.6 billion, the airlines said. Alaska Air (ALK) said it will pay $57 per share, sending Virgin America (VA) stock soaring 40%....

Economy

Tras la apertura a principios de febrero de una nueva sucursal en Sevilla, la compañía de Benidorm de alquiler de coches da el salto ahora al país vecino y ofrece a sus clientes dos nuevos destinos donde disfrutar de sus vehículos; Faro y Lisboa Alicante .- Desde el...

Economy

As Facebook takes aim at YouTube with a growing video platform, the social network is giving advertisers and publishers more say in who sees their videos. The company said Tuesday that video creators will now be able to restrict their audience by age and gender, in addition to the location and...

Economy

Greeks woke up Monday morning to a new era: Banks were finally open after being closed down for three weeks but new taxes meant coffee, tea and even condoms all cost more. In downtown Athens, people queued up in an orderly fashion as the banks unlocked their doors at 8 a.m., taking a number and...

Economy

The cost of having a baby in the United States can be anywhere from slightly more than $1,000 to almost $12,000 depending on the hospital, a new study reports. Childbirth is the leading cause of hospital admission in the United States, but there has been little research on the cost of delivery...

Economy

The “slow money” movement seeks to match locally produced and environmentally friendly food and artisanal products and services with fresh capital investment. The growing philosophy embraces environmental and social benefits in addition to financial gains, says Priyanka Jayashankar,...

Economy

While it’s a good thing when garlic sprouts if you’re planning on planting it, that can be a problem when you use it only for eating. Probably all of you have experienced your garlic growing a little green sprout out of the top, and your onions getting moldy. We present to you a...

Economy

Apparently all fonts are not created equal. Forget what you write on your CV (OK, well maybe don’t forget it, but…), because apparently your font says as much about you as your experience. And shockingly Times New Roman – ye old faithful – is a bad move. In fact...