Saturday, October 31, 2015

Preparing for Financial Shocks Before They Strike


By ANN CARRNS

A single unexpected expense, or loss of income, can send many American households into a tailspin.

Published: October 30, 2015 at 05:00PM

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Jon Bon Jovi, the Jersey Shore and the Impact Investing Strategy


By PAUL SULLIVAN

Socially responsible investing strategies can help philanthropists leverage their money. Mr. Bon Jovi has focused on New Jersey towns that were ravaged by Hurricane Sandy.

Published: October 30, 2015 at 05:00PM

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Preparing for Financial Shocks Before They Strike


By ANN CARRNS

A single unexpected expense, or loss of income, can send many American households into a tailspin.

Published: October 30, 2015 at 05:00PM

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Jon Bon Jovi, the Jersey Shore and the Impact Investing Strategy


By PAUL SULLIVAN

Socially responsible investing strategies can help philanthropists leverage their money. Mr. Bon Jovi has focused on New Jersey towns that were ravaged by Hurricane Sandy.

Published: October 30, 2015 at 05:00PM

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Friday, October 30, 2015

The Sticks and Carrots of Employee Wellness Programs


By TARA SIEGEL BERNARD

Some companies offer incentives for sharing medical data and undertaking health-improvement regimens. Others impose penalties for not doing that. Either way, the programs raise troubling questions.

Published: October 30, 2015 at 05:00PM

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The Sticks and Carrots of Employee Wellness Programs


By TARA SIEGEL BERNARD

Some companies offer incentives for sharing medical data and undertaking health-improvement regimens. Others impose penalties for not doing that. Either way, the programs raise troubling questions.

Published: October 30, 2015 at 05:00PM

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NPR News: FACT CHECK: Do Tax Cuts Grow The Economy?

FACT CHECK: Do Tax Cuts Grow The Economy?
Lots of GOP candidates say their tax policies will boost growth. That’s oversimplifying it.

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NPR News: FACT CHECK: Do Tax Cuts Grow The Economy?

FACT CHECK: Do Tax Cuts Grow The Economy?
Lots of GOP candidates say their tax policies will boost growth. That’s oversimplifying it.

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NPR News: Federal Reserve Proposes New Bailout Rules To Remove Taxpayer Burden

Federal Reserve Proposes New Bailout Rules To Remove Taxpayer Burden
The new rules would help ensure that if a big bank were to fail, the costs of its bailout would not fall on taxpayers. Long-term bonds could provide a cushion of capital to cover losses.

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NPR News: SEC Approves New Rules For Startup Investing

SEC Approves New Rules For Startup Investing
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved new rules Friday that will allow people who are not accredited investors to take ownership stakes in startups.

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NPR News: Federal Reserve Proposes New Bailout Rules To Remove Taxpayer Burden

Federal Reserve Proposes New Bailout Rules To Remove Taxpayer Burden
The new rules would help ensure that if a big bank were to fail, the costs of its bailout would not fall on taxpayers. Long-term bonds could provide a cushion of capital to cover losses.

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NPR News: SEC Approves New Rules For Startup Investing

SEC Approves New Rules For Startup Investing
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved new rules Friday that will allow people who are not accredited investors to take ownership stakes in startups.

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NPR News: In A Financial Fire, Big Banks Will Have An Extra Extinguisher

In A Financial Fire, Big Banks Will Have An Extra Extinguisher
The Federal Reserve is proposing rules that would force banks to add another layer of protection in case of a financial crisis. It wants to be sure taxpayers don’t get stuck bailing out banks again.

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NPR News: In A Financial Fire, Big Banks Will Have An Extra Extinguisher

In A Financial Fire, Big Banks Will Have An Extra Extinguisher
The Federal Reserve is proposing rules that would force banks to add another layer of protection in case of a financial crisis. It wants to be sure taxpayers don’t get stuck bailing out banks again.

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After Full Lives Together, More Older Couples Are Divorcing


By ABBY ELLIN

While divorce rates have plateaued or dropped among other age groups, the rates are rising for those 50 and older.

Published: October 30, 2015 at 05:00PM

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After Full Lives Together, More Older Couples Are Divorcing


By ABBY ELLIN

While divorce rates have plateaued or dropped among other age groups, the rates are rising for those 50 and older.

Published: October 30, 2015 at 05:00PM

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Close View of Saturn's Moon Enceladus From Oct. 28 Flyby


This unprocessed "raw" image of Saturn's icy, geologically active moon Enceladus was acquired by NASA's Cassini spacecraft during its dramatic Oct. 28, 2015 flyby in which the probe passed about 30 miles (49 kilometers) above the moon's south polar region. via NASA http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/close-view-of-saturns-moon-enceladus-from-oct-28-flyby

Thursday, October 29, 2015

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NPR News: Pennsylvania Schools Short On Funds As Budget Stalemate Continues

Pennsylvania Schools Short On Funds As Budget Stalemate Continues
The governor and legislators can’t agree how to fix the deficit or how much money schools should get. Meanwhile, districts are taking out loans and racking up interest costs to keep the lights on.

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NPR News: Pennsylvania Schools Short On Funds As Budget Stalemate Continues

Pennsylvania Schools Short On Funds As Budget Stalemate Continues
The governor and legislators can’t agree how to fix the deficit or how much money schools should get. Meanwhile, districts are taking out loans and racking up interest costs to keep the lights on.

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NPR News: FACT CHECK: Simpler Isn't Always Better When It Comes To Taxes

FACT CHECK: Simpler Isn’t Always Better When It Comes To Taxes
Republican presidential candidates pushed for what they see as a “simpler” tax code with flat taxes and fewer pages, but experts say there are big drawbacks to some of these plans.

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Business: Taxi-App Company Flywheel Aims to Kill Cabs’ Clunky Equipment

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Taxi-App Company Flywheel Aims to Kill Cabs’ Clunky Equipment


The business pivots in the Great Ride-App Wars

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NPR News: FACT CHECK: Simpler Isn't Always Better When It Comes To Taxes

FACT CHECK: Simpler Isn’t Always Better When It Comes To Taxes
Republican presidential candidates pushed for what they see as a “simpler” tax code with flat taxes and fewer pages, but experts say there are big drawbacks to some of these plans.

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Business: Taxi-App Company Flywheel Aims to Kill Cabs’ Clunky Equipment

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Taxi-App Company Flywheel Aims to Kill Cabs’ Clunky Equipment


The business pivots in the Great Ride-App Wars

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NPR News: The Nightmare Of Grocery Shopping In Venezuela

The Nightmare Of Grocery Shopping In Venezuela
Venezuela’s economic model has imploded. With food production, import and distribution now controlled by the government, shelves are bare. A day’s hunt for groceries in Caracas can prove futile.

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NPR News: The Nightmare Of Grocery Shopping In Venezuela

The Nightmare Of Grocery Shopping In Venezuela
Venezuela’s economic model has imploded. With food production, import and distribution now controlled by the government, shelves are bare. A day’s hunt for groceries in Caracas can prove futile.

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Spacewalk Selfie


Expedition 45 Commander Scott Kelly took this photograph during a spacewalk on Oct. 28, 2015. Sharing the image on social media, Kelly wrote, "#SpaceWalkSelfie Back on the grid! Great first spacewalk yesterday. Now on to the next one next week. #YearInSpace" via NASA http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/spacewalk-selfie

NPR News: U.S. Economy Slowed Considerably In 3rd Quarter

U.S. Economy Slowed Considerably In 3rd Quarter
Growth came in at a 1.5 percent annual rate, a sharp slowdown from the 3.9 percent gain in the previous quarter. Companies cut back on the amount of goods on shelves, but consumers continued to spend.

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NPR News: U.S. Economy Slowed Considerably In 3rd Quarter

U.S. Economy Slowed Considerably In 3rd Quarter
Growth came in at a 1.5 percent annual rate, a sharp slowdown from the 3.9 percent gain in the previous quarter. Companies cut back on the amount of goods on shelves, but consumers continued to spend.

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NPR News: Export-Import Bank Debate: 'Retreat From Sanity' Or End of Corporate Welfare?

Export-Import Bank Debate: ‘Retreat From Sanity’ Or End of Corporate Welfare?
Many business leaders say U.S. exporters already are hurting because they lack financing from the Export-Import Bank. Congress is working on legislation to renew the bank charter that expired June 30.

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NPR News: Export-Import Bank Debate: 'Retreat From Sanity' Or End of Corporate Welfare?

Export-Import Bank Debate: ‘Retreat From Sanity’ Or End of Corporate Welfare?
Many business leaders say U.S. exporters already are hurting because they lack financing from the Export-Import Bank. Congress is working on legislation to renew the bank charter that expired June 30.

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Business: What It’s Like to Work at Slack

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What It’s Like to Work at Slack


How work is changing at the company that’s changing how we work

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Business: What It’s Like to Work at Slack

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What It’s Like to Work at Slack


How work is changing at the company that’s changing how we work

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NPR News: Shell Reports $7.4 Billion Loss, Blaming Low Oil And Gas Prices

Shell Reports $7.4 Billion Loss, Blaming Low Oil And Gas Prices
In addition to lower oil prices, Royal Dutch Shell says it incurred billions in costs when it shut down large-scale projects in Alaska and Canada.

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NPR News: Shell Reports $7.4 Billion Loss, Blaming Low Oil And Gas Prices

Shell Reports $7.4 Billion Loss, Blaming Low Oil And Gas Prices
In addition to lower oil prices, Royal Dutch Shell says it incurred billions in costs when it shut down large-scale projects in Alaska and Canada.

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New Rules on College Debit Cards Should Benefit Students


By ANN CARRNS

Debit cards promoted by colleges often charge excessive overdraft or swipe fees. The Education Department has finished new rules that ban these fees on many such cards.

Published: October 27, 2015 at 05:00PM

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New Rules on College Debit Cards Should Benefit Students


By ANN CARRNS

Debit cards promoted by colleges often charge excessive overdraft or swipe fees. The Education Department has finished new rules that ban these fees on many such cards.

Published: October 27, 2015 at 05:00PM

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Business: Deutsche Bank to Cut 15,000 Jobs and Leave 10 Countries

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Deutsche Bank to Cut 15,000 Jobs and Leave 10 Countries


The bank has been burdened with hefty legal fees in recent months.

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Business: Deutsche Bank to Cut 15,000 Jobs and Leave 10 Countries

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Deutsche Bank to Cut 15,000 Jobs and Leave 10 Countries


The bank has been burdened with hefty legal fees in recent months.

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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Business: Another Employment Case Filed Against Uber in California

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Another Employment Case Filed Against Uber in California


Roughly $15,000—and the future of American workers—are in dispute

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Business: Another Employment Case Filed Against Uber in California

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Another Employment Case Filed Against Uber in California


Roughly $15,000—and the future of American workers—are in dispute

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NPR News: Episode 518: Your Organs, Please

Episode 518: Your Organs, Please
How do you get someone to sign up as an organ donor? Today on the show: The story of one woman who found a way by partnering with one of the more hated American institutions.

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NPR News: Episode 518: Your Organs, Please

Episode 518: Your Organs, Please
How do you get someone to sign up as an organ donor? Today on the show: The story of one woman who found a way by partnering with one of the more hated American institutions.

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NPR News: Trans-Pacific Partnership Provision On Trade Disputes Draws Criticism

Trans-Pacific Partnership Provision On Trade Disputes Draws Criticism
The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement the Obama administration is trying to sell to Congress includes a seemingly obscure and controversial provision. It’s called the Investor-State Dispute Settlement, or ISDS among wonks. NPR explains why that provision is drawing criticism.

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NPR News: GOP Candidates Prepare To Debate On Economic Issues In Colorado

GOP Candidates Prepare To Debate On Economic Issues In Colorado
The GOP presidential candidates are in Boulder, Colo., Wednesday night for their third debate, which will focus on economic issues.

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NPR News: Trans-Pacific Partnership Provision On Trade Disputes Draws Criticism

Trans-Pacific Partnership Provision On Trade Disputes Draws Criticism
The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement the Obama administration is trying to sell to Congress includes a seemingly obscure and controversial provision. It’s called the Investor-State Dispute Settlement, or ISDS among wonks. NPR explains why that provision is drawing criticism.

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NPR News: GOP Candidates Prepare To Debate On Economic Issues In Colorado

GOP Candidates Prepare To Debate On Economic Issues In Colorado
The GOP presidential candidates are in Boulder, Colo., Wednesday night for their third debate, which will focus on economic issues.

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NPR News: Fed Leaves Record-Low Interest Rates Unchanged

Fed Leaves Record-Low Interest Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve again decided against raising interest rates from their current level near zero, citing concerns about inflation and job growth.

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NPR News: Fed Leaves Record-Low Interest Rates Unchanged

Fed Leaves Record-Low Interest Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve again decided against raising interest rates from their current level near zero, citing concerns about inflation and job growth.

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Business: Microsoft Turned These 2 Acquisitions Into Millions of New Users

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Microsoft Turned These 2 Acquisitions Into Millions of New Users


They’re paying off big time

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Microsoft Turned These 2 Acquisitions Into Millions of New Users


They’re paying off big time

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Colors After the Storms


Damaging heavy rains fell on South Carolina in the southeastern United States at the beginning of October 2015. Much of that water had, by mid-October, flowed into the Atlantic Ocean bringing with it heavy loads of sediment, nutrients, and dissolved organic material. The above VIIRS image shows the runoff as it interacts with ocean currents. via NASA http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/colors-after-the-storms

Business: 3 Key Insights from One of America’s Most Important CEOs

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3 Key Insights from One of America’s Most Important CEOs


3 key places to start

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3 Key Insights from One of America’s Most Important CEOs


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Business: Volkswagen Posts First Loss in Years Following Emissions Scandal

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Volkswagen Posts First Loss in Years Following Emissions Scandal


The company lost $1.84 billion in the third quarter

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Business: Volkswagen Posts First Loss in Years Following Emissions Scandal

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Volkswagen Posts First Loss in Years Following Emissions Scandal


The company lost $1.84 billion in the third quarter

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Business: The 5 Biggest Revelations from Apple’s Earnings Call

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The 5 Biggest Revelations from Apple’s Earnings Call


For instance, it has more cash in the bank than all its rivals combined

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