Money News

• NCIS: The Cases They Can't Forget: Unbreakable
  
  Real-life NCIS agents investigate the murders of a Marine sergeant and his wife 67 days after they wed. Was the motive money, was it racially motivated or was it something else?
  CBS News.  Friday, 17 Jan 2020.
• Students Spent $1 Billion On Test Prep Last Year: Was It Worth It?
  
  Desperate to get a leg up on the competition, students and their parents spent a record $1 billion on test prep services last year. A new study shows what they got for their money--by test prep firm and service.
  Forbes.  Friday, 17 Jan 2020.
• Wayfair Unveils West Elm-Inspired Collection
  
  With a similar aesthetic and a more affordable price, Wayfair is giving West Elm a run for their money.
  Forbes.  Friday, 17 Jan 2020.
• Chart success for Edinburgh dementia patient and carer
  
  The duo went viral last year and their version of Frank Sinatra's My Way will raise money for dementia charities.
  BBC News.  Friday, 17 Jan 2020.
• Travelex boss breaks silence 17 days after cyber attack
  
  The travel money firm's boss has spoken publicly for the first time since a huge ransomware attack.
  BBC News.  Friday, 17 Jan 2020.
• Free money: 4 easy ways to get cash back without even trying - CNET
  
  You already know about rewards credit cards, but if you're not using these other options, you're missing out on even more dough.
  CNET.  Friday, 17 Jan 2020.
• Ghosn lawyers rebut new Nissan claims against fugitive exec
  
  Ghosn was charged with under-reporting his future compensation and breach of trust in diverting Nissan money for personal gain.
  Voice of America.  Friday, 17 Jan 2020.
• Burning Man tax documents show big expenses, hefty salaries
  
  RENO, Nev. (AP) - While money may not be welcome in the economy of Black Rock City, money is necessary to create the city. ...
  Washington Times.  Friday, 17 Jan 2020.
• US Bank employee fired for giving $20 of her own money to a customer stranded at gas station
  
  U.S. Bank call center worker Emily James heard from an Oregon customer whose $1,000 paycheck was not going to clear until after Christmas. He was only a short distance away, so she went to help out.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 17 Jan 2020.
• Pelosi accuses 'shameful' Facebook of 'schmoozing' Trump: 'All they want are their tax cuts'
  
  The Democratic House Speaker slammed Mark Zuckerberg's platform saying: 'The Facebook business model is strictly to make money. 'They don't care about truth.'
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 16 Jan 2020.
• Wall Street's beleaguered bond traders relive their glory days with a breakout quarter
  
  Bond traders were once the kings of Wall Street, taking home multi-million dollar paydays by placing huge and risky bets with house money.
  CNBC.  Thursday, 16 Jan 2020.
• Should Value Investors Buy Mutual Funds?
  
  Investors have been pouring money into ETFs for years, but actively managed mutual funds could be another option for value investors.
  Zacks.  Thursday, 16 Jan 2020.
• German government sets aside $50 billion for phase out of coal-fired power stations
  
  A large chunk of the money will go to
  CNBC.  Thursday, 16 Jan 2020.
• Survey finds minorities pay more in bank fees, and other MoneyWatch headlines
  
  In a Bankrate survey, white customers say they pay about $5 a month in bank fees, including overdraft penalties and ATM surcharges, while blacks reported paying $12 a month and Hispanics $16 a month. ...
  CBS News.  Wednesday, 15 Jan 2020.
• Best Way to Make Money on Earnings Surprises
  
  Some stocks will skyrocket on a positive earnings surprise, while others will fall of a cliff. Dave has two ways that can help you find the winners.
  Zacks.  Wednesday, 15 Jan 2020.

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