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The new tax law will have the biggest impact on the market for luxury homes such as this one in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco.

Tax Changes Could Hurt Affordability At High End Of The Housing Market

8:14pm January 02, 2018

by Jim Zarroli

Thanks to the tax overhaul, buying a home will get more expensive in some places in 2018. That's because of new restrictions on how much mortgage interest and property taxes homeowners may deduct.

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Economy

The Next Debt Crunch

4:02pm January 02, 2018

The U.S. economy is doing great. Here's something to worry about.

Economists are seeing good times ahead in 2018, thanks to an upbeat business cycle.

Economy

Economists Are Saying We Will Have A Happy — Really Happy — New Year

5:03am January 01, 2018

by Marilyn Geewax

Economists and market analysts are optimistic about the outlook for the new year. Most are predicting continued job growth, rising stock prices and healthy profits. But slow wage growth could hurt.

Economy

The 50-Year Newspaper

3:30pm December 29, 2017

Daily news coverage gives us a lopsided view of the world. What would the top stories be if we only got a news update once every 50 years?

President Trump talks with journalists at the White House after signing the tax overhaul into law on Friday.

The Tax Law's New Way Of Measuring Inflation Could Take A Toll On Taxpayers

5:29pm December 27, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

The tax overhaul uses an alternative measure of inflation that will show less upward pressure on prices. That means tax brackets will adjust upward less often, making many people pay more.

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Economy

Our Indicators Of The Year

4:02pm December 27, 2017

Despite all the protectionist rhetoric, global trade grew really quickly this year. Also: a crazy, 80-year ride from sun god to TMI.

The Super NES Classic, a mini-version of one of the first Nintendo consoles, comes with a vintage controller.

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Economy

Retro-Games And Consoles Are The Latest Craze In The Gamer World

6:43am December 25, 2017

by Adhiti Bandlamudi

Many gamers are spending big money on retro-games and their consoles, even as new games and consoles are released. What's with this craze to keep the past alive?

This holiday season, shoppers will buy nearly 1.6 million drones, up 31 percent from last year, according to the Consumer Technology Association.

The Drone Under Your Tree Can't Fly High Until Registered With The FAA

1:20pm December 23, 2017

by Emily Sullivan

Drones will be placed under many Christmas trees this year. But before they can be flown above the treetops, they must be registered with the Federal Aviation Administration for a $5 fee.

Economy

How Airfare Is Changing

3:38pm December 22, 2017

Why some routes are getting more expensive while others are getting cheaper.

Economy

How The GOP Tax Plan Will Affect You

7:28am December 22, 2017

by Uri Berliner

Corporations and the wealthy are the largest beneficiaries of the tax cuts passed by Republicans. But big changes are in store for regular people, too.

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