5 Dangerous Banking Products That Could Wipe Out Your Savings Account
Personal finance isn’t supposed to be a risky venture. It’s not like sky diving, bungee jumping, or even a crazy night in Las Vegas, throwing caution (and money) to the wind. We like to know that...
View Article3 Reasons Why Kohl's Is Sinking
With the recent (and seemingly unstoppable) decline of JC Penney and Sears, much internet ink has been spilled lamenting the decline of these companies, while little analysis has been done exploring...
View ArticleFour Major Events That Could Topple The Housing Market All Over Again
Most Americans have heard of the “fiscal cliff.”The term — first used last year by Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke— refers to the economic disaster that awaits America if tax increases, spending...
View ArticleRichard Branson Just Bet $1.6 Million That Virgin Atlantic Will Still Exist...
Sir Richard Branson has thrown down a £1m challenge to Willie Walsh about the future of Virgin Atlantic.He has been spurred into action by suggestions from Mr Walsh, chief executive of International...
View ArticleWhy A Southern Drawl Sounds 'Uneducated' To Some People
Studies have shown that whether you are from the North or South, a Southern twang pegs the speaker as comparatively dimwitted, but also likely to be a nicer person than folks who speak like a...
View Article10 Holiday Gifts That Give Back
I recently covered 10 Holiday Gifts for $10 or Less, but since the season of giving is upon and and ’tis better to give than to receive, why not consider giving a gift that gives back, too?Check out 10...
View ArticleThe Crazy Plan To Force Gas Prices To Drop To $2 A Gallon
Eyal Aronoff identifies himself on his business card as an "oil addiction therapist".He's got an unconventional detox method, claiming he can get Americans off oil by making it cheaper to fill up their...
View ArticleBrazil Is One Of The Few Truly Independent Countries In The World
December 10, 2012 São Paulo, BrazilBrazilians are the luckiest people on the planet.Aside from being blessed with great weather, gorgeous beaches, and beautiful people, their country is one of the few...
View ArticleThe Best Places To Ride Out The Mayan Apocalypse
So the apocalypse is nigh, according to some.With the end of the world approaching, as predicted by the Mayan calendar, there has been panic candle buying in Sichuan, China, reassurances issued from...
View ArticleThe Great Migration of the 21st Century
One lesson we should keep in mind as we recover in the aftermath of Sandy is that we are slow learners. Although the vulnerability of many of these communities is undeniable, we have resolved to...
View ArticleThis Interactive Tool Will Show You What The Unemployment Rate Will Look Like...
Assuming the BLS projections for the labor force until 2020 are correct, what will the unemployment rate look like for the rest of the decade?Background for this question comes from two prior...
View ArticleNew Credit Card Deals For Air Miles Hoarders
December is shaping up to be a solid month for air miles rewards hunters—barring a Mayan apocalypse in 11 days, boosting your air miles war chest with the right credit card seems a sure-fire way to get...
View ArticleRussian Lawmaker Wants To Investigate Lady Gaga For Supporting Gays
Lady Gaga is the latest artist to offend the sensibilities of Russian conservatives after the pop star spoke out for gay rights at a weekend concert in St Petersburg.Vitaly Milonov, a conservative MP...
View ArticleHere's Proof That FedEx May Have Been Overcharging Its Customers For Years
Delivery specialist FedEx has been accused of "systematically" overcharging its business and government clients for nearly a decade, and an internal company message may be the smoking gun to prove...
View ArticleInvesting.com Domain Purchased for an Historic $2.45 Million
A memorable domain name means a lot for a business’s traffic and overall success. That’s why financial website Forexpros.com has purchased the domain name Investing.com for a whopping $2.45 million....
View ArticleThe Three Most Important Practices Of People Who Love Their Career
A recent study by Deloitte’s Shift Index shows that over 80 percent of the world doesn’t like the work they do.This is a tragedy.I’ve spent the last eight or so years on a quest to find out what sets...
View ArticleHere's What The Real-Life 'Hobbit' Human Looks Like
Researchers have revealed what the face of a controversial ancient human nicknamed "the Hobbit" might have looked like."She's not what you'd call pretty, but she is definitely distinctive," said...
View ArticleThe 8 Most Talked-About Business Moves Of 2012
It seems like this year some businesses fell out of favor with the entrepreneurial gods, while others basked in their glory.Golden children Facebook and Zynga got their silver spoons yanked away, while...
View ArticleFinally: The Answers To 7 Awkward Money Questions
Recently, I made lunch plans with a woman whose son is the same age as mine.We picked a restaurant with a large outdoor area the kids could play in without bugging other customers. Coincidentally, I...
View ArticleHere's What Paying A Little Extra On Your Mortgage Can Do
Mortgages can be viewed very differently.Some see them as a positive financial instrument, a way to free up their money so it can be invested elsewhere, ideally for a better return.Then there are those...
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