Economy
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For Many Small-Business Owners, a Necessary Shift to Digital Payments
The pandemic accelerated a transition to cashless payments, forcing a reckoning among small-business owners. But there are benefits: An owner…
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A Roller Coaster for Roller Coaster Nerds
Tucked away in the wooded suburbs south of Atlanta is a small family-owned amusement park that used to bring in…
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The Latest Trend on Yachts? Submersibles.
Only boats at least 120 feet long can hold a sub, which typically costs between $2 million to $7 million.…
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As Hollywood Strikes Roll On, Viewers Have a Chance to Catch Up
After years of being inundated with new shows, some are using a pause in production to finally watch all the…
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Yellow Says It Will Repay Federal Debt. Legal Experts Are Skeptical.
The trucking company, which has filed for bankruptcy protection, owes more than $700 million to the Treasury Department.
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Consider Bonds
Stocks command most of the attention. But even after the latest U.S. debt downgrade, bonds are steady, essential investments, our…
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A New FAFSA Form Is Coming, Along With Changes in College Aid
In addition to the new form, the federal government will expand eligibility for federal aid in the biggest overhaul in…
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Regulators Agree to Expansion of Driverless Car Services in San Francisco
Autonomous Cruise and Waymo taxis have been buzzing around the city for some time, and now they can offer round-the-clock…
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Inflation Picks Up, but Details Under the Surface Are Encouraging
Economists looked past the first acceleration in overall inflation in more than a year and saw signs that price pressures…
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For Disney, Streaming Losses and TV’s Decline Are a One-Two Punch
The company has lost more than $11 billion on streaming since 2019 and experienced a sharp decline in its traditional…