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The First Boeing 727 Takes Its Final Flight

iStock/Thinkstock(SEATTLE) — The first Boeing 727 ever made had its final landing on Thursday, more than 50 years after its first flight. The plane arrived at Seattle’s Boeing Field before heading to its new home at the Museum of Flight. It was used as a test Read More

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Employers Pay Off Student Loan Debt for Employees

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — With the increasing burden of student loan debt, employers are offering appealing benefits to potential applicants. PricewaterhouseCoopers is just one of a handful of companies contributing to an employee’s student loans, Read More

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Weekly Jobless Claims Continue Climb to 278,000

iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Jobless claims numbers continued to rise last week, climbing to 278,000, according to the latest figures released Thursday by the Labor Department. For the week ending Feb. 27, the number of people filing for benefits increased by Read More

Tax Tip: Getting Free Help When You File

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — If you need help filing your taxes, you don’t necessarily have to pay for it. The Internal Revenue Service has a program called Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA. IRS spokeswoman Yadira Nadal says those volunteers are ready Read More

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Sports Authority Files for Bankruptcy

Tim Boyle/Getty Images(ENGLEWOOD, Colo.) — The shift to online shopping has claimed another retailer. Sports Authority filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday in order to “continue to adapt our business to meet the changing dynamics in the Read More