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A tough business
Q: I read that Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection. How can airlines run into financial trouble when tickets cost so much? -- J.L., Atlanta
A: It's a notoriously difficult business, for many reasons, and like many airlines before it, Spirit has had a tough time. At some point American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, U ... (full story)
In this Brazilian state, a new push to track cattle is key to slowing deforestation
BELEM, Brazil (AP) — Maria Gorete, who just began ranching three years ago, is doing something new with her 76 head of cattle in the Brazilian countryside near the town of Novo Repartimento.
She's piercing their ears.
Their new jewelry — ear tags, actually — will track their movements throughout their lives ... (full story)
A slowing wartime economy pushes the Kremlin to tap consumers for revenue
After two years of robust growth fueled by military spending on the war in Ukraine, Russia's economy is slowing. Oil revenues are down, the budget deficit is up and defense spending has leveled off.
The Kremlin needs money to keep its finances steady — and it's clear where President Vladimir Putin intends to get it: at the ... (full story)
Workers take on side jobs to combat stagnant salaries and insecurity about employment
NEW YORK (AP) — As workers face frozen salaries, inflation and fear of layoffs, some have decided to branch out from their traditional careers. They're taking on side jobs to bring in additional income and provide a backup plan should they find themselves out of work, or adding second, third and sometimes fourth jobs — w ... (full story)
Can a founder make QCD donations to his own charity?
We're quickly closing in on the end of the year, which means it's time to make sure that required minimum distributions (RMDs) from tax-deferred accounts are taken care of.
It's also the time to reflect on worthy causes and, with a sense of gratitude, review how you might support them. Put the two thoughts together and you have ... (full story)