Stretching Your Dollar: How to Boost Your Emergency Savings

A new linked in survey found that more than 50 percent of respondents are not comfortable with the amount of money they have tucked away for emergencies. Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate, joined 'Stretching Your Dollar' to talk the state of Americans' emergency savings and how the economy is impacting people's ability to save. McBride also mapped out a plan to help people begin saving more.

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Burger King is closing two dozens locations in the Detroit area and laying off 424 employees as it plans to permanently cease operations in Michigan. The Texas-based burger chain blamed "unforeseen business circumstances." The closures started on March 17 and are expected to be finished by April 15.

Only Paid Accounts on Twitter 'For You,' Says Elon Musk

Elon Musk tweeted Tuesday that soon only blue check mark accounts will appear in the platform's recommendation or feed.

Hot US Housing Market Continues to Cool Off

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Stocks were mixed Tuesday as Wall Street regains some stability at the tail end of what’s been a turmoil-filled month.

Minnesota Suit Against E-Cigarette Maker Juul Goes to Trial

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is slated to lead off opening statements expected for Tuesday in his state's lawsuit against Juul Labs – marking the first time any of the thousands of cases against the e-cigarette maker over its alleged marketing to young people is going to play out in a courtroom.

Elon Musk's Neuralink Is Seeking Partners for Human Testing of Brain Implants

Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain implant venture, is reaching out to major U.S. neurosurgery centers to potentially begin testing its devices on humans, according to a Reuters report.

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