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IFO: Though economy has slowed slightly, Pa. finances are stable
Ahead of next month’s state budget negotiations, Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office has released a report reassuring lawmakers that revenues are stable.
7 years ago
U.S. may follow Philly and New Jersey to ban cashless businesses
Two Democrats in Congress have introduced bills that would bar brick-and-mortar businesses nationwide from rejecting cash.
7 years ago
For one U.S. bike-maker, tariffs are a mixed bag
Zakary Pashak is a rare breed. His company, Detroit Bikes, is one of the very few American bicycle makers. Most bikes come from China.
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U.S. will lift tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada and Mexico
The tariffs will be lifted within two days, according to a joint U.S.-Canada statement posted by Canada's foreign ministry.
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CFPB chief says Education Department is blocking student loan oversight
The director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the Trump administration's Education Depart. is getting in the way of efforts to police the student loan industry
7 years ago
Disney takes over Hulu from Comcast as stream wars heat up
Disney is taking full control of Hulu from Comcast, as both companies prepare to launch their own streaming services in response to declining audiences for traditional TV.
7 years ago
N.J. gas prices dip slightly; analyst ‘cautiously optimistic’ worst is over
Drivers are finally getting a break at the pump with a fall in gas prices in New Jersey and around the nation.
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N.J. Shore-goers scaling back plans over new ‘Airbnb tax’
The law targeted short-term rentals booked through Airbnb. But those who rent and own property at the Jersey Shore have become collateral damage.
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The decelerator: How do you shutdown a startup?
By one measure, between 30% to 40% of all startups fail. So how do you actually go about closing down shop?
7 years ago
‘Airplane boneyards’ are more than places where planes go to die
Captured in aerial photographs, these storage facilities look stunning, with planes packed in, nose to tail, wingtip to wingtip.
7 years ago
Trump’s tariffs on China: What are they? How do they work?
The Trump administration asserts, and many independent analysts agree, that Beijing has deployed predatory tactics to try to give China an edge in advanced technologies.
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Camden won $1.6B in tax breaks but activists say not enough reaching city residents
The criticism came during an escalating feud between Gov. Phil Murphy and powerbroker George Norcross over how lucrative tax credits were doled out and who benefits.
7 years ago
Powell: Policies needed to address slowdown in income growth
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Thursday the United States needs to find ways to address a decades-long slowdown in income growth and upward economic mobility.
7 years ago
Should feds let debt collectors call 7 times a week? Stakeholders clash in West Philly
Under a lengthy proposal the CFPB released Tuesday, debt collectors could also email and text borrowers as much as they want. Consumer advocates and creditors have concerns.
7 years ago
Who is Will, and why is he (robo)calling me?
In March, Philadelphia residents received 88 million robocalls — and there's no end in sight. Why are robocalls increasing and why are they so hard to stop?
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