ECONOMY

Building your own business can be wildly rewarding — but it requires passion and patience.

Economy

Want To Escape The Cubicle? Here's How To Be Your Own Boss

10:30am March 18, 2016

by John Ydstie

To start a small business, you'll need lots of time and a passion for what you do. From turning a hobby into cash to running a franchise, we share tips from people who've found success.

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After 14 Years Of Lawsuits, Argentina Reaches Settlement To Repay Debt

4:29pm March 17, 2016

by Robert Smith

Argentina is paying up. After a lengthy legal battle that could change how countries borrow money, Argentina has come to a settlement with its most stalwart creditors.

Drug-Company Payments Mirror Doctors' Brand-Name Prescribing

9:51am March 17, 2016

An analysis of Medicare data shows that the more money a doctor gets from pharmaceutical companies, the more likely he or she is to prescribe brand-name medications. And that influences cost.

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Economy

UK Slows Its Nightclub Scene

6:44am March 17, 2016

British youth are increasingly opting to stay home over clubbing and drinking. Recent consumer numbers also show Keurig-style coffee pods and nail polish are on their way in.

An employee prepares to install the hood on a vehicle at a General Motors plant in Arlington, Texas. Federal Reserve policymakers say recent indicators point to a strengthening labor market.

Federal Reserve Decides To Keep Interest Rates Low A While Longer

3:59pm March 16, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

The Federal Reserve decided Wednesday to hold interest rates steady. The nation's central bank is watching for signs of overheating, but for now, says the economy is growing at a sustainable rate.

Medicare wants to experiment with tying the prices it pays for medication to effectiveness.

Medicare To Experiment With Tying Drug Costs to Effectiveness

9:39am March 16, 2016

by Julie Appleby

The goal is to rein in drug price increases while increasing the chance that patients will get the medication that works best for them. It's an idea that's getting increasing private-sector traction.

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington in December.

Obama Administration Will Not Allow Atlantic Offshore Drilling

8:17pm March 15, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The reversal comes after an uproar from communities in Atlantic coast states over fishing and wildlife. Also, the Pentagon said it would conflict with Navy activity.

Youngstown: Four Decades Of Service As A Political Backdrop

4:32pm March 15, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Decade after decade, political candidates come to Youngstown to use its troubles as a backdrop. They assign blame for its job losses, and make promises for its future. So far, not much has changed.

Refrigerator magnets, including images of President Obama, are displayed for sale in a tourist shop at a market in Havana on Monday.

U.S. Eases Sanctions Against Cuba Ahead Of Obama's Landmark Visit

3:47pm March 15, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The changes make it easier for U.S. citizens to travel to the island, and allow nonimmigrant Cubans who are in the U.S legally to earn salaries.

Economy

Insurance Industry Is Hiring But Millennials Don't Seem To Be Interested

8:10am March 15, 2016

by Yu Sun Chin

The insurance industry has a lot of open positions, and it's scrambling to fill them. It's targeting millennials, but many simply don't consider insurance as a potential career — or think it's boring.

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