Helpful or harmful? How to vet tax advice from social media So you heard a piece of tax advice from a friend or on social media that sounds interesting. Should you try it? A certified public accountant explains how to vet the claim — and avoid getting scammed. Marielle Segarra
Judge blocks DOJ's criminal probe of Federal Reserve, blasting it as political A federal judge has put the brakes on a criminal probe of the Federal Reserve, saying it was part of an improper campaign by the Trump administration to pressure the central bank into cutting interest rates. Scott Horsley
Egg prices have taken a beating. What's behind the drop? A year ago, eggs were scarce and prices were sky-high. But avian flu took a much smaller toll on America's egg-laying chickens this winter than last, and egg prices have tumbled 42%. Scott Horsley
Bucking stigma, more places turn to factory-built for affordable housing Mobile homes have long been zoned out of cities and suburbs. But with updated designs and a housing shortage, they're increasingly being welcomed as more-affordable starter homes. Anusha Mathur
Desperate for skilled workers, a furniture maker looks to apprenticeships for relief President Trump has touted apprenticeships as part of his promise of a golden era for American workers. But are his administration's investments enough? Andrea Hsu
China slams Trump's trade investigation, as it approves a 5-year economic plan China's Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration's trade investigation as a "pretext" for tariffs. Meanwhile, China is moving ahead with a five-year plan that may rankle trade partners. Jennifer Pak
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill targeting large investors and easing regulations The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would ban large investors from buying up single-family homes. Stephan Bisaha
This reporter went bust while covering America's sports betting boom Americans are betting on sports, elections, award shows and even military actions. The Atlantic writer McKay Coppins bet $10k from his employer in his investigation of this gambling world. Tonya Mosley
Howard Schultz moves away from Starbucks roots, trading Seattle for Miami Howard Schultz announced he and his wife Sheri have entered the "retirement" phase of their lives. They've moved out of Seattle, where he grew Starbucks into a global coffee brand, and are now living outside of Miami, Florida. Dyer Oxley
How the Iran war is disrupting air travel -- and advice if you're planning a trip The war in Iran is roiling jet fuel prices and airlines are beginning to hike prices, unsettling travelers far from the Middle East. If you're booking a flight soon, here are things to know. Bill Chappell
