Hey teenagers, your chances of landing a summer job appear to have vastly improved. A new report shows that the number of teenagers hired in May 2012 was more than double the figure from May 2011, indicating that the jobs market …
Why the Euro Zone Could Unravel Shockingly Fast
Last week, I attended an informal seminar on the outlook for the euro given by the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI). Two knowledgeable and thoughtful experts analyzed the current woes and historical flaws of the European …
5 Ways to Avoid Hidden 401(k) Fees
A new report says that investors lose up to 30% of their savings to hidden 401(k) fees. That’s probably a stretch. But outlandish fees are a definite problem. Here’s how you can avoid them.
Disney World Regains Title of Priciest Theme Park, $100 Admissions Not Far Off
I’ll see your theme park admission price hike and raise you a buck. Disney always aims to be at the forefront of film and theme park innovation. Apparently, it feels the need to be the leader in charging the most for theme park tickets as well. Less than a week after Universal Studios Orlando raised its basic ticket to $88, Disney World …
Three Things You Shouldn’t Tweet
Of the 175 million tweets generated each day, how many are actually worthwhile? Some are more valued than others. Here are three types of tweets you should avoid sending, no matter how tempted you are.
Chesapeake Energy Bows to Raider Carl Icahn, Will Shake Up Board
Embattled natural gas giant Chesapeake Energy has bowed to billionaire investor Carl Icahn and agreed to shake up its board of directors heading into the company’s crucial annual meeting this week. The move comes after the …
Facebook Advertising: Make Sure You Blend In
If you’re planning to advertise your small business on Facebook, you need to keep in mind your audience and their reason for being on the site so you’ll approach them in an appropriate, effective way.
Banker Angst: The Inside Story (With Pictures)
Bankers and others in the business of finance aren’t exactly winning any popularity polls at the moment. The Facebook IPO has many complaining that the investment game is rigged. The Occupy Wall Streeters are still in the …
The Unexpected Effects of Walmart Coming to Town
Homeowners, local chambers of commerce, and town planners alike all have some assumptions about Walmart. It’s often assumed that when a new Walmart opens in town, it’ll kill small businesses and may even hurt the local real …
Odd Angry Birds Merchandising: Angry Birds-Themed Soda, Jewelry, Debit Cards & More
Sure, Angry Birds is popular. More than 1 billion Angry Birds games have been downloaded around the world. But somewhere between the arrival of Angry Birds toys and T-shirts and Angry Birds’ debit cards, the craze over the silly, …
Interest Rates So Low Even the Founding Fathers Would Gawk
We’ve been hearing that interest rates are “historically low” for some time now. But how historic are we talking? Even Thomas Jefferson would have been surprised to see the most respected debt issuer in the world paying just …
Self-Serve Revolution: How Touchscreens Are Replacing Human Customer Service
Back in the day, screens allowed you to do one thing: Sit down with popcorn and watch Blade Runner. Today, they can do things that even go beyond what last generation’s science fiction could imagine. Those old sci-fi writers did …