Here's What The Fiscal Cliff Deal Will Mean For Your Wallet
After passing through the Senate on Monday, the House of Representatives approved legislation ending the fiscal cliff standoff late Tuesday.It was passed by 257-167 votes, as 85 Republicans voted yes...
View ArticleThe Audi R8 Electric Supercar Is Back On Track
As some manufacturers toy with bringing electric small cars and sedans to market, Audi is exploring the alternative side of electric propulsion with the R8 e-tron supercar.The project was put on hold...
View Article10 Financial Resolutions That Should Top Every Parent's List This Year
We just love the new year, from the festive parties to the chance to stay up past midnight for a reason other than catching up on "Homeland."We also love the elusive New Year’s resolution.Of course,...
View Article11 Things That Will Be Cheaper This Year
We may have survived the apocalypse, but the nation's economy still has a grim forecast.However, to help ring in the new year on a positive note, we've highlighted 11 items that will be cheaper in...
View ArticleHere Are The Races That Will Define Politics In 2013
For anyone still suffering from election fatigue, here's some good news: In terms of momentous races, 2013 is no 2012.But the paucity of marquee contests doesn't mean there won't be any drama at the...
View ArticleTHE FINAL TALLY: Obama's Wins And Losses In The Fiscal Cliff Deal
On balance, President Obama came out a winner in the last-minute “fiscal cliff” deal that averted income-tax hikes on most Americans and postponed deep federal spending cuts.Had the deal not passed...
View ArticleRICH BERNSTEIN: Uncertainty Is A Good Thing!
Politicians love the spotlight, but it is very unfortunate that investors watch the show.The drama of the so-called “fiscal cliff” has scared investors, and led them to miss a very good year in the...
View ArticleWhat Your iPhone Can Teach You About Being Happier
A while ago I posted about using a happiness boosting iPhone app created by researcher and author of The How of Happiness, Sonja Lyubomirsky.For the past couple months I’ve been using another app, In...
View Article3 Excuses You Should Never Use At Work
Benjamin Franklin is credited with saying, “He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.”Well, Ben must have spent some time in an office.Yes, we all live full, busy lives, and...
View Article12 Ways To Boost Employee Engagement
Question: What's your best tip for measuring (and increasing) employee engagement?Question by: Ashley1. Get Ready to Incentivize"This is more so for increasing employee engagement than measuring. We've...
View ArticleEverything You Need To Know About Tax-Advantaged Accounts In 2013
Folks, I know what you’re whispering when I walk into the room: “That guy really knows his tax-advantaged accounts.”It’s my one superpower. (Well, I’m also pretty good at making omelets.)A New Year is...
View ArticleStarbucks Just Unveiled A New $1 Reusable Cup To Cut Paper Waste
Amid public pressure to curb trash from disposable cups, Starbucks is rolling out a possible solution Thursday: a $1 reusable tumbler.The Seattle-based coffee giant will start selling the plastic cups,...
View Article6 Simple Steps For Marketing Your Brand Like A Pro On Instagram
The visual web has taken over, with Instagram helping to lead the trend.Now part of Facebook and with over 100 million users, the popular photo-sharing app has turned regular users into amateur...
View ArticleREPORT: Al Jazeera In Talks To Buy Al Gore's Current TV
The Qatar-owned media group Al Jazeera is in talks to buy Current TV, a struggling cable channel founded by former US vice president Al Gore, The New York Times reported Wednesday.The deal could allow...
View Article15 Ways To Cope With Higher Taxes After The Fiscal Cliff Deal
Americans’ paychecks are getting smaller.That’s because the “fiscal cliff” bill didn’t extend the 2 percent Social Security tax holiday we’ve had since 2009.The payroll tax now returns to the more...
View Article10 Essential Tips For Buying Insurance In 2013
Most people buy insurance the wrong way. They buy it piecemeal.They buy a little bit of this here and a little bit of that there. They buy too much in some areas and not enough in others.Then, when...
View ArticleCat Gets Busted For Smuggling Contraband Into Brazilian Prison
Prison guards caught a cat carrying a mobile phone and a saw trying to walk through prison gates in north-east Brazil, it has emerged.The guards saw the white cat walking towards them with tape wrapped...
View ArticleCongress Avoided The Cliff By Selling America Down The River
By: Peter Schiff Thursday, January 3, 2013With the possible exception of the New York Times’ editorial board (and the cast of The Jersey Shore), everyone on the planet understood that the United...
View ArticleBen Bernanke Is Facing A Legacy Problem
The surprise of the week was not the goofy ending to the cliff. It was the minutes from the Fed.The meeting in question took place on 12/12, just 23 days ago. Some very major announcements came as a...
View ArticleThe Only Answer To Saving On Gas Is No Longer The Hybrid
As gas prices fluctuate between $3 and $4, car buyers continue to seek relief at the pump by focusing on cars with high fuel-efficiency.But unlike in recent years, in which hybrids were considered the...
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