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Recipe Categories Books All Books Book Reviews Chapter & Verse Readers' Picks Take Action All Take Action Environment Education Conflict Resolution Disaster Relief and Recovery Human Trafficking Subscribe Subscribe Give a Gift Manage Account Daily News Briefing Business Tax VOX Paul Ryan and the 'ridiculous notion' of tax distribution Ryan, who became speaker because he is both a strong partisan and a smart man, cleverly conflates two ideas: By raising the notion of 'static distribution,' he describes the growth and distributional effects of tax policy as if they are the same thing. They are not. The Bite Farmers' rights are critical to the future of food. Here's why. While there has been a demonstrable increase in participation of farmers’ organizations in decision-making within countries, the universal realization of farmers' rights has a long way to go. Saving Money How to trade options Options trading can give you just that: more options and more flexibility to buy or sell assets. First Look Will Uber improve its language on safety? $10 million settlement suggests it will. California prosecutors alleged that the ride-hailing app misled passengers about its drivers' background checks, which it once called 'industry leading.' Saving Money Here's how to handle your mortgage when you get divorced Handling your mortgage correctly in the divorce will help you and your ex go your separate ways on the right foot financially. Tax VOX How DC gave you three extra days to file your taxes this year Thanks to a District of Columbia (DC) holiday, the IRS moved Tax Day back three days to April 18 this year. Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for $100 million tax refund fraud A Florida judge sentenced a man to 20 years in prison for running a $100 million-plus "fraud factory" that used thousands of stolen identities to illegally obtain income tax refunds. Saving Money iPad Pro 9.7-inch vs. iPad Pro 12.9-inch: Which size fits you? What besides size makes the new model different from the previous one? And which one would you be better off buying? We’ve compared the more affordable new 9.7-inch iPad Pro against its 12.9-inch iPad Pro sibling to help you pick the right Apple tablet for you. New investment rule could save investors billions On Wednesday, the Obama administration announced a new rule on investment advice that may change how millions of Americans choose their retirement investments — potentially saving them billions of dollars in the process. In Gear Tesla Model 3 reservations rise to 325,000 after one week Getting more than a quarter of a million people to put down $1,000 apiece for a car they won't get for another two years is a remarkable feat. Saving Money What new advisor rules mean for your retirement savings New Labor Department regulations on advisors who have their hands in your retirement accounts require them to act in the best interests of clients. There are plenty of good advisors out there who already follow this rule. But there are also plenty who don’t. Saving Money Eight hidden travel costs and how to avoid them Some are insignificant costs like that bottle of hotel water you thought was free, but turned out to be $3. Others, like resort fees can add up to hundreds of dollars. To help you avoid unwanted extra expenses, we've put together a list of the most common ones. First Look BMW unveils car-sharing service: Are personal cars becoming obsolete? BMW vs. Uber: The service, called ReachNow, is now rolling out in Seattle, offering users short-term, long-term, group rentals and other options. In Gear Texting and walking? Proposed New Jersey law says no Distracted walking may finally have its moment in the sun, at least in the Garden State. Follow Stories Like This Get the Monitor stories you care about delivered to your inbox. April 10, 2016 Photos of the weekend Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is watched by former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar as she and Britain's Prince William play a game of cricket with Indian children, who are beneficiaries of NGOs, at the Oval Maidan in Mumbai, Sunday. View Gallery Blogs Paper Economy Surprise! Jobless claims jumped by 25,000 last week. In Gear Tesla Model 3 reservations rise to 325,000 after one week Saving Money iPad Pro 9.7-inch vs. iPad Pro 12.9-inch: Which size fits you? The New Economy Social investing won't bullet-proof your portfolio, but it can help Tax VOX Paul Ryan and the 'ridiculous notion' of tax distribution Robert Reich Opinion: Why the major media marginalize Bernie The Bite Farmers' rights are critical to the future of food. Here's why. More Business view all Bone smugglers: US returns stolen dinosaur fossils to Mongolia, again The US has returned another batch of stolen dinosaur fossils to Mongolia. Fossil smuggling is a widespread problem, especially in the US. Amazon expands same-day delivery – for some Amazon is expanding same day delivery for Prime members in 11 areas in the US. The delivery is one advantage over traditional brick and mortar retailers. Saving Money Four better options for home improvement It’s nice to live in a home that’s designed just the way you like, even if you have to spend money on remodeling. But when it comes to increasing a home’s value, some pricey home improvements won’t come close to matching the amount of money you put in. The Treasury Department's next target? Shell companies. (+video) Building on earlier actions to address corporate tax evasion, the Treasury Department released new rules Wednesday targeting shell companies, which enable owners to hide their money from government view. In Gear Is lower fuel economy to blame for the halt on European VW diesel update? Six months on, an update for affected VW diesel cars in Europe is still in the works. The New Economy Social investing won't bullet-proof your portfolio, but it can help When the markets are as choppy as they have been to start April, most stocks take a dive, even ones with social and environmental goals. But some areas of sustainable investing, as well as the long-term perspective of its investors, can help stabilize a portfolio. Saving Money When investing, it's better to think about the long term This year’s high levels of market volatility, coupled with last year's lackluster returns, might leave investors wondering if it’s worth waiting for an upturn. The answer is yes. In Gear 2017 Audi A4: Tech sets it apart from other sports sedans Over the past decade, the Audi A4 has gained a luster all its own, with taut styling, good road manners, and lots and lots of technology. The 2017 model upholds that tradition. Saving Money Five places to travel while the dollar is strong With the dollar strong and fuel prices at record lows, there's never been a better time to travel abroad. Saving Money Why it pays to switch to a cash-only lifestyle Paying for everything in cash may seem inconvenient, but by forcing you to grapple with physical money, it can be a useful budgeting tool. Loading... Who owns Gatorade: Coke or Pepsi? Take our 'parent company' quiz! About these ads Monitor's Best: Top 5 By stepping back from Clinton attacks, Sanders makes a statement In one Colorado prison, convicts save dogs, veterans – and themselves The two separate worlds of gay rights Between Bill Clinton and Black Lives Matter, a generational divide (+video) What if ISIS were run by women? In Mississippi, a glimpse. Popular Now Giant spider: Another mysterious geographic feature on Pluto Bullet-stopping foam? Not sci-fi after all Climate change: Is that why the Earth's axis is shifting? 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