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Money: How to save for college with a 529 plan

8:32 a.m. EDT April 4, 2015 Saving for college is tough for every family, but 529 plans can help people save more with added tax benefits.

Heinz, Kraft to create world's No. 5 food company

7:58 p.m. EDT March 25, 2015 In a jolt touching pantries across the globe, H.J. Heinz and Kraft Foods Group (KRFT) will merge into the world's fifth-largest food and beverage company — bent on cutting costs, growing internationally and evolving into a more consumer-focused company.

Starbucks to buy the rest of Starbucks Japan

September 24, 2014 7:20 pm Specifically: the remaining 60.5% of Starbucks Japan. After that, it will own all of the roughly 1,000-plus stores that employ more than 25,000 workers.

Will stock market celebration continue in 2015?

10:16 a.m. EST January 4, 2015 January marks a fresh start for Wall Street, a time for investors to reassess risks and put fresh cash to work. The first month of the year is also known for setting the trading tone and mood of the market for the full year. So, will January tell a bullish or bearish story for 2015?

McDonald's ruling ignites business-labor firestorm

11:45 p.m. EDT July 29, 2014 Labor advocates are claiming a big victory after a federal agency said Tuesday that McDonald's central, corporate operations can be lumped in with its thousands of franchises for liability purposes.

5 things for investors to brace for in 2015

What would finally make investors happy? The market has been making new highs almost daily this year and has tripled from its 2009 lows. Yet it's one of the most hated and distrusted bull markets, giving stocks a bad rap they don't deserve, say panelists at 19th annual Investment Roundtable.