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Money Archive

Archives for October 2014

Technology
FCC Tells Broadcasters How Much They Might Clear by Selling Their AirwavesFCC Tells Broadcasters How Much They Might Clear by Selling Their Airwaves
Technology

Estimates may be high, but the FCC offers some guidance to station owners considering selling out in the upcoming auction.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
Kickstarter Founder’s Next Project Will Crowdfund Nonprofits With a Dollar a DayKickstarter Founder’s Next Project Will Crowdfund Nonprofits With a Dollar a Day
Technology

Dollar a Day is an email newsletter that fundraises for charity.

By Liz Gannes
Syria
American overreaction about ISIS isn’t just wrong — it’s dangerousAmerican overreaction about ISIS isn’t just wrong — it’s dangerous
Syria

All of a sudden, it feels a lot like 2002.

By Zack Beauchamp
Money
An interactive guide to finding your best student loan repayment optionAn interactive guide to finding your best student loan repayment option
Money

Here’s how to figure out which of the federal plans makes the most sense for you.

By Libby Nelson
Technology
The New York Times’ App Plan Isn’t Working, So It’s Laying Off StaffThe New York Times’ App Plan Isn’t Working, So It’s Laying Off Staff
Technology

The New York Times thought it could find an audience for special-purpose apps. No luck so far, so cuts are coming.

By Edmund Lee