Business Stories from January 5, 2014 (Change date)
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Tax breaks that expired at the end of 2013Jan 06, 2014 5:58 am - WASHINGTON — This is becoming an annual tradition of sorts. Every year, a raft of “temporary” tax breaks, credits and deductions expires on Dec. 31. Lawmakers usually pl...
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A look at what 2014 may hold for small businessesJan 06, 2014 5:58 am - NEW YORK — What stresses small business owners the most? Our conversations with them and the research we come across suggest it’s a lack of clarity. Well, there’s no sma...
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’Safe’ investments like gold were hit hard in 2013Jan 06, 2014 5:58 am - NEW YORK — Being safe left some investors sorry in 2013. That’s because some financial assets that are considered safe and steady lost money. After three decades of ste...
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Newly insured using pricey ERs a test for health careJan 06, 2014 5:58 am - WASHINGTON — Emergency rooms may be a preferred choice for care among 3.9 million people newly enrolled in the Medicaid program for the poor, according to a study that s...
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Marijuana: Frequently asked questionsJan 06, 2014 5:58 am - On Wednesday, Colorado became the first state to allow legal sales of marijuana for recreational use. Washington state will do the same later this year, and other states...
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