Business

Pension Deal Would Help Detroit Climb Out Of Bankruptcy

4:33pm April 16, 2014

The city has reached a tentative agreement with retired police officers and firefighters to preserve their pensions. Pensions of other city retirees would take a 4.5 percent hit.

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Economy

Tremendously Gratifying To Win 2 Pulitzers, 'Post' Editor Says

4:33pm April 16, 2014

After years of circulation declines and painful staffing cuts, this year's two Pulitzer Prizes are especially sweet. David Greene talks to Marty Baron, the executive editor for The Washington Post.

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Ex-Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Criticizes Tax System

4:33pm April 16, 2014

Donald Rumsfeld has made complaining to the IRS a bit of a tradition. In this year's letter to the IRS he writes: I have absolutely no idea whether our tax returns and our tax payments are accurate.

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Sending Money On An Overseas Round Trip To Avoid Taxes

6:03pm April 15, 2014

by Jim Zarroli

Some investors avoid paying taxes in a move called round-tripping — shifting money offshore, then investing it in U.S. stocks or bonds. A study estimates it costs the U.S. billions in lost revenues.

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In the hiring process, there are things employers aren't permitted to ask, like whether you plan to have kids. Some employers turn to social media to learn more about job candidates.

Can't Ask That? Some Job Interviewers Go To Social Media Instead

1:49pm April 15, 2014

by Yuki Noguchi

In the hiring process, employers aren't allowed to ask certain things, like if you go to church or intend to have children. But is it OK for employers to check social media sites for this information?

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2 Senior Executives Leave General Motors

7:20am April 15, 2014

The departures of the senior vice presidents for Communications and for Human Resources, follows on the heels of strong criticism of the company's handling of the recall of nearly 2.6 million cars.

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Retailers Want Your Tax Refund

7:20am April 15, 2014

It's the deadline to file your taxes. And if you're getting a money back, retailers want it. They're offering sales and promotions to separate you from your hard-earned refund.

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Florida's Freshwater Springs Attract Vacationers

7:20am April 15, 2014

by Greg Allen

Florida is most popular for its beaches and theme parks but it has hundreds of freshwater springs too. In central Florida, no springs may be more prized than those at Ichetucknee Springs State Park.

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The U.S. tax code, which dates back to the days of Ozzie and Harriet, works against dual-income spouses. In some cases, it's cheaper for one spouse to stay home.

Outdated Tax Code Gives Some Working Spouses A Bad Deal

10:07am April 14, 2014

by Jennifer Ludden

The U.S. tax code, which dates back to the days of Ozzie and Harriet, can work against dual-income spouses. In some cases, it's cheaper for one spouse to stay home.

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National

GM Recall Distrust Trickles Down To Dealers

8:13pm April 11, 2014

by Brian Bull

The General Motors recall puts its dealerships in an uncomfortable spot, having to placate customers as both parties wait for replacement parts to arrive. Brian Bull of WCPN reports that many are reconsidering whether they'll ever buy a GM car again.

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