business and finance

What's the 'club sandwich generation'?

Some boomers are going to be supporting three generations, but their kids are going to have it worse.




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Why are towns making their own money?

Like the eat local movement, this trend is another way to keep your dollars close to home.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

business and finance

A revolution in hearables may be coming soon

New designs like the Eargo and new rules from the government may change everything.



  • Gadgets & Electronics

business and finance

You can learn more about innovation from Renaissance Florence than from Silicon Valley

Lessons in business and management from the Medicis.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

business and finance

Equal pay for equal work: How do we get it?

Massachusetts has a plan.




business and finance

Americans bought so many Legos that the company tried to get us to stop

Denmark-based Lego is the world's most profitable toy-maker. But when it reported a revenue decline for early 2016, the news was just what the company wanted.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

business and finance

How will the new overtime law affect you?

Here's what you need to know about the overtime rules that have been put on hold and how they could affect your paycheck if they go through.




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So you want to move to another country ...

If you're thinking about moving to another country, his handy tool lets you compare everything from free time to health care costs.




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Why this tax bill is class warfare, not generational warfare

The government's emerging tax plan looks like the baby boomers are hurting millennials, but it's worse than that; it's rich people hurting everyone else.




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How to retire ridiculously early

Want to be financially independent and retire early? Try this extreme saving plan called the FIRE movement.




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What is lifestyle creep, and can you avoid it?

As your salary increase, so can the urge to boost your standard of living. Here's how to avoid that trap.




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Tourists can help Puerto Rico get back on track after Hurricane Maria

Puerto Rico wants to attract more tourists as part of its post-Maria economic recovery efforts, so don't be afraid to go there.




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Ireland to become first country to divest from fossil fuels

Ireland's national investment fund will sell all investments in coal, oil, gas and peat as soon as possible.




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The psychology of paying $1.99 vs. $2

The difference between .99 pricing and round number pricing depends on what type of thinker you are — and how busy you are.




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​Is nostalgia stealing our kids' future?

We keep voting for people who promise to make things like they were, forgetting that things could be awful.




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4 things you should know about the Black Friday climate report

A new U.S. report on climate change offers 'information that every human needs.'



  • Climate & Weather

business and finance

Why are textbooks so expensive?

College textbook prices have outpaced the rate of inflation since the 70s, but here are some creative ways to find course materials for less.




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America's favorite farmers markets

Three markets were chosen as America's favorites. Was your favorite market at the top?




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Farmers use vending machines to sell produce

In an effort to save money and labor, a farm in Germany has begun selling fresh, local produce from vending machines.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

business and finance

How do you like them bananas?

7-Eleven is selling plastic-wrapped bananas that stay fresh longer. Is the convenience store chain slapping Mother Nature in the face?




business and finance

'Waste: Uncovering the Global Food Scandal'

Tristram Stuart's book "Waste: Uncovering the Global Food Scandal" argues that pigs can help alleviate world hunger by eating the scraps of wealthier countries,



  • Arts & Culture

business and finance

Organic 'from A to Z' video library

Planet Green's web video series features 26 tasty organic treats... in alphabetical order.




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Oregon natural foods business gives full ownership to employees

Bob's Red Mill, an internationally renowned natural foods flouring mill and market, is now completely owned by its 209 proud employees.




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'Cheesemonger: A Life on the Wedge'

Gordon Edgar has a radical concept: Make the world of cheese accessible to everyone, not just foodies who know a little bit of jargon.



  • Arts & Culture

business and finance

America's Favorite Farmers Market contest returns

A webinar with last year’s winners will kick off this year’s contest.




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Weekend reads: Early spring and farmers market recipes

Food items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.




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Experiences to consume in May

Experiences to consume in May: Spring is in full bloom -- get out there and experience it.




business and finance

A look at America's Favorite Farmers Market

Opening day at the Collingswood Farmers Market in New Jersey is a huge success.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

business and finance

Seasonal recipes: 5 for spinach 5/11/2010

Five recipes straight from farmers markets for spring’s abundant spinach.




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Local foods front and center at grocery store

The focus is put on the small amount of local food among the non-local.




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Farmers market at Philly's Reading Terminal Market

150 years after outdoor markets fell out of favor with the public at the location, an outdoor farmers market is resurrected at the Philadelphia landmark.




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USDA needs help updating farmers market directory

June 4 is the deadline to get accurate information to the USDA.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

business and finance

Finding local food in Philadelphia

New local foods website brings all of Philadelphia’s many choices together.




business and finance

8 easy farmers market foods to bring to a BBQ

Quick and easy ideas for keeping your part of the 4th of July celebration local.




business and finance

Time to vote for your farmers market

American Farmland Trust’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest is in full swing. Make sure your favorite market is in the running.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

business and finance

Real-life Willy Wonka drives up cost of cocoa

Commodities trader stockpiles crops and bets on high futures.




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Weekend reads: A farmers market holiday, our right to water, and more

According to the Department of Agriculture, there are 5,279 farmers markets, large and small, in communities across America.




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Number of farmers markets jumps 16 percent

In the past year, the greatest increase in farmers markets has been in the Midwest.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

business and finance

Flash mob takes over farmers market

Dancers appear from out of nowhere to amuse vendors and shoppers at a California farmers market.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

business and finance

Is bargaining at the farmers market OK?

Small farmers work hard. Should you ask them to charge less for their hard work?



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

business and finance

Trader Joe's offers food, produce -- and mystery

Executives keep a tight lid on the secret to successfully selling grocery staples to the masses.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

business and finance

America chooses its favorite farmers markets

Find out if your favorite farmers market won in American Farmland Trust’s annual contest.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

business and finance

Finally, reality TV that shows the real New Jersey

‘NJ FRESH!’ showcases why New Jersey is rightly called The Garden State.




business and finance

What's your favorite item at the farmers market?

With May comes the opening of seasonal farmers markets in many regions of the country. What's the first thing you'll buy when your local market opens?




business and finance

America votes for its favorite farmers markets

The results are in for American Farmland Trust’s 2011 America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest. Did your favorite market win?




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Why you should buy food at the farmers market

Why you should buy food at the farmers market. If you like delicious, nutritious food, then this is the right place for you to shop.




business and finance

10 most impressive college farmers markets

With their disproportionately large share of socially conscious citizens, college campuses are a perfect fit for farmers markets. A number of schools have gotte




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9 U.S. farmers markets every food lover should visit

Some farmers markets stand out for their size, diversity or the incredible quality of their products. You'll love these can't-miss farmers markets.




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Farmers markets growing at a brisk pace, and other encouraging farmers market news

Farmers markets are making news for encouraging reasons. Find out what’s happening around the country.




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Cool glass houses, melting ice and more in MNN's week in review

We've also created a bucket list of farmers markets and a book review of 'Wild,' the book that everyone is talking about — even Oprah.