Business Stories from February 4, 2018 (Change date)
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Terror, pot, unions: Why security guard pay is on the riseFeb 05, 2018 11:58 am - Despite the lowest unemployment rate since 2000, wages for American workers rose at a relatively tepid pace last year. For security guards, it's a different story. Avera...
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Analysis: The tax benefits of a Health Savings AccountFeb 07, 2018 5:37 am - I am jealous. Any time you can protect your money from the tax man, I want in. George Papadopoulos is 50 years old and has a tax-free stash to cover health care expenses...
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Snow makes for hazardous evening commuteFeb 06, 2018 5:09 am - Another round of accumulating snow hit the suburbs today, making for a slow and hazardous evening commute. Up to 5 inches of snow in total 0could fall in parts of northe...
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401(k) boom brings urge to splurgeFeb 05, 2018 12:56 pm - Last week, financial adviser Joseph Kelly visited a client who had seen the value of his retirement savings soar, thanks to a surging stock market. "He said his account ...
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Want to teach your teen about money? Try a lump sum instead of allowanceFeb 07, 2018 5:37 am - Here's an idea: Hand your teenagers hundreds of dollars in one lump sum and leave it up to them to manage the money for the next, say, six to 12 months. Anyone who's eve...
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How to get your co-workers' attention when telecommutingFeb 05, 2018 11:58 am - Q: I work for a large employer with a very generous work-at-home program. Some employees don't have assigned office space, and we have flexible scheduling, so people are...
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How to play Trump's roller coaster ride of trade-war threatsFeb 05, 2018 5:28 am - President Donald Trump says the U.S. will never "surrender" in its economic rivalry with other nations. That's keeping analysts on alert for signs of a trade war. In his...
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Scam alert: Don't be fooled by fake IRS calls or emailsFeb 06, 2018 11:26 am - The 2018 tax season is officially open. And with the season comes the scams. One scam, which often targets seniors, just won't die. It involves criminals pretending to b...
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