Economy

State of the Union 2015 Address Review: Obama Focuses on Heavy 'Middle-Class Economics'; Cuba Policy, Immigration Briefly Addressed

The U.S. economy was a major focus for President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address. From the start, Obama said the country’s economy is growing, creating jobs at the fastest pace since 1999 and the unemployment rate lower than before the 2008 financial crisis.

Zipcar Rates, Locations & Review: Car Renting Company Turns Turns 15 [Video]

Zipcar has been around since 2000, giving people access to short-term car rentals. By the hour or by the day, Zipcar has allowed those without big bucks secure a set of wheels for 15 yers.

Stock Market 2015: Updates on Tech Stocks Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter and Apple

Which of these tech companies are buys? Tech stocks are in the news Tuesday as earning season continues. Microsoft and several other companies will report their fourth quarter results this month.

The Sun Stops Printing Topless Photos on Page 3: Naked Pics of Models Will No Longer Be Published by Rupert Murdoch-Owned Newspaper

British newspaper, The Sun, ended an old tradition of putting topless photos of women on Page 3 on Friday.

Under Armour and Nike Store Cold Gear Deals: Best Clothes to Keep You Warm This Winter 2015 Season

Under Armour and Nike can keep you warm and stylish this winter, and there are plenty of deals on the stylish warm gear from the two companies.

Global Inequality, Income and Statistics: Study Finds 1 Percent Will Own 50 Percent of World's Wealth by 2016

A new report released by Oxfam announced that half of the world's wealth will be owned by just 1 percent of the population by next year.

2015 Tax Season News and Due Date: What You Need to Know About Obamacare, IRS.gov, Free Filing and Scams Before You Start

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the nation's 2015 tax filing season along with online services to help taxpayers understand how the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) will affect their taxes and availability for the Free File program. Meanwhile, many states have reported scammers posing as IRS agents in an attempt to steal identities and get money. As a result, we have compiled the best advice to handle these tax issues so that your 2015 tax filing will be a breeze.

Sony PS4 vs. Microsoft Xbox One: PlayStaton Wins 2014 After Xbox Finishes Strong

Microsoft's Xbox One may have trumped Sony's PlayStation 4 in terms of sales during the closing months of 2014, but it looks like the PlayStation 4 won the overall year.

'Fifty Shades of Grey' Movie Tickets, Trailer, News & Release Date: '50 Shades' Film Sets Record, Gets Its Own Teddy Bear [Watch]

As Valentine's Day approaches, fans of "Fifty Shades of Grey" cannot wait until the movie is released. The anticipation for the movie is so high that it has broken ticket sale records before even premiering in theaters. Online pre-order sales are through the roof and more are jumping on the "Fifty Shades" train.

State of the Union 2015 Address: 5 Things To Expect From President Obama's Speech

President Barack Obama has a busy agenda to address for his upcoming State of the Union address Tuesday with issues affecting all age groups, notably millennials.

Uber Creator Travis Kalanick Pledges to Bring 50,000 Jobs to Europe

Travis Kalanick, CEO of Uber, promised to create 50,000 jobs in Europe in an effort to quiet criticism

Arizona Mother Dies After Giving Birth to Quadruplets in Phoenix

A new mother in Arizona died just hours after giving birth to quadruplets at a Phoenix hospital on Friday.

Obama's Tax Proposal Review: State of the Union Tax Reform Proposal for 'Simpler, Fairer' Tax Code, Benefit Middle Class

President Barack Obama will propose a new tax plan during Tuesday's State of the Union address aimed at simplifying the current tax code for individuals and eliminating loopholes for the benefit of the middle class.

T-Mobile Phones, Plans & Unlimited Coverage 2015: Stash Your Data Plan Features Unbeatable Rollover Data Deal

T-Mobile is getting more aggressive with its advertising and is really trying to steal customers away from AT&T and Verizon. Now with Stash Your Data plans, T-Mobile wants customers who use a lot of data to actually be able to actually use that data. AT&T has previously responded with rollover data, but it is not as user friendly as T-Mobile's plan.

Spotify Upgrades Digital Windows Phone App in Stores: Windows Listeners Get New Features

Spotify announced an upgrade to its Windows Phone app with an updated Browse feature, the "Your Music" feature and a new slick appearance to entice users to use its streaming music service.

Google Glass Eyewear Price and Release: Last Day to Buy Google's Eyewear, Company Announces End of Sales of Current Verision

Google is ending the Glass experiment and taking feedback for the gadget back to the drawing board with Nest founder Tony Fadell at the helm.

Elon Musk Eyes Internet for Life on Mars: Tesla Motors CEO Hopes Program Builds Revenue for SpaceX to 'Fund a City on Mars'

Elon Musk, the billionaire early investor in PayPal, SpaceX and Tesla, is determined to not only take to the skies with Internet, but to take to the stars. He is eyeing the possibility of being the first to develop an Internet network in space that could potentially be used on Mars during early human colonization.

‘The Real Housewives of New York’ City Season 7 Cast News: Bethenny Frankel Making Skinny Girl Marijuana Weed That Doesn't Give Smokers the Munchies?

Entrepreneur and “The Real Housewives of New York” star, Bethenny Frankel is expanding her Skinny Girl brand to include a new strain of marijuana.

Social Media Saturday: World War III Announced on Hacked Twitter Accounts

Meanwhile, Snapchat wants almost $1 million for disappearing ads, advertisers are Pinterest for a fool, and Facebook announced Amber Alerts and AI tools for everyone.

Puerto Rico Chosen for Exclusive Trial Run of Google's Project Ara Modular Smartphone

Citing it as a perfect market for trials, Google announced Puerto Rico as the first test for its highly anticipated, futuristic Project Ara.
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