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Saudi Arabia After Oil: An IPO, Tech Jobs, and Yanni
The young crown prince is trying to figure out how to save his country before the money runs out.
The Case For Earmarks
Congressional earmarks have a bad reputation. But, our guest argues, they're just what America needs.
Congress Changed 529 College Savings Plans, And Now States Are Nervous
Why the dramatically new vision for the popular college savings plan could cost some states dearly.
When The Cash Register Doesn't Take Cash
A handful of restaurants around the country are giving up on cash. Paying for your meal with a credit card or electronically makes for better and faster service, they say.
Hidden Gems of the Jobs Report
Here are three illuminating but largely overlooked numbers from today's jobs report.
Stocks Continue A Winning Streak; Dow Industrials Now Over 25,000
Stocks have been rising for years, and they are starting 2018 with another shot upward. The Dow Jones industrial average closed at about 25,000 — the fastest run to a new 1,000-point milestone ever.
You'll Be Shelling Out More Money For Eggs In 2018
High demand, bird flu and insecticides have all driven prices higher, but there is a sunny side: U.S. producers appear to be increasing the size of their laying flocks, which may push costs down.
Corruption, Protests, and the Price of Eggs in Iran
Thousands of people are protesting in the streets of Iran. Part of the reason: the price of eggs just went through the roof.