White House Proposes Plan To Help Puerto Rico Emerge From Debt Crisis
The commonwealth faces a budget shortfall of $28 billion over the next five years.
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Want A Financial Adviser? Here Are Some Things To Look For
Picking someone to help you plan for retirement can be challenging. The fees can add up quickly. But a good adviser can help protect you from your instincts when markets turn volatile.
Technical Glitch Leaves RushCard Owners Unable To Access Funds
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Gillian White of The Atlantic about the problems with RushCard, a prepaid debit card started by hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons.
As Valeant's Troubles Mount, Its Stock Price Takes Another Dive
The drug company denies a report that it artificially-inflated revenue.
EU Officials Say Starbucks And Fiat Got Illegal Tax Breaks
The ruling could force each company to pay millions in back taxes.
The George Washington Of Investing Wants You For The Revolution
Investor Jack Bogle is leading a populist revolution on Wall Street. He wants everyday Americans to make a lot more money in the stock market and give less of their returns away to financial firms.
The Life And Death Of Tower Records, Revisited
A new documentary from Colin Hanks looks back on a business empire that helped shape the tastes of many music fanatics.
Would You Let A Robot Manage Your Retirement Savings?
Roboadvisers are online financial managers that are guided by an algorithm, not a broker. Increasingly, millennials are shunning the human touch in favor of these low-cost alternatives.
Despite Recovery, Middle-Wage Workers Are Being Squeezed Out
Most jobs added since the recession are going to workers either in the top third or the bottom third of income. Those in the middle are getting squeezed out — especially men.
Denmark Targets Consumer Behavior In Campaign To Reduce Food Waste
In the last few years, Denmark has become the world champion in reducing the amount of food that lands in the garbage.