Hunting for cheap airline tickets this summer? Good luck, says airline industry consultant Robert Mann. Carriers have trimmed their schedules, making “fire sales” less frequent, and the high cost of fuel that’s causing you pain …
How America can avoid a Greek tragedy
The world economy dodged a bullet today. Parliamentarians in Greece voted in favor of a painful package of austerity measures aimed at reducing the government’s yawning budget deficit, controlling its ballooning debt and convincing the rest of the euro zone to continue to support the country with rescue funds. The vote paves the way …
Why New Jersey Needs Cash
New Jersey, one of the richest states in the nation, is nearly broke.
Starting next week the Garden State could be unable to pay its bills unless it secures a short-term loan of $2.25 billion, which it is reportedly close to doing with JPMorgan Chase. New Jersey’s fiscal year starts July 1st. Usually it has a fair amount of money left …
MoviePass.com: $50 a Month to Go to the Movies As Many Times As You Want
Especially during the hot and humid days of summer, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to go to the movies in icily air-conditioned comfort as much as you want—without paying for tickets each and every visit? A new startup allows …
Your Credit Card Data Is Probably at Risk
Hackers are getting smarter when it comes to stealing your personal account information. The recent data breach at Citi — which turned out to affect some 80 percent more customers than initially reported and led to $2.7 million …
It’s a Deal: Two-For-One Smoothies, Lemonade, Frappes at McDonald’s
Follow this link to print out a coupon for buy one, get one free Frappes, Frozen Strawberry Lemonades, or Real Fruit Smoothies at McDonald’s. The coupon is valid through July 31, 2011.
Turning 65: Taking Care of Prescription Drug Coverage
After 23 years of covering — and giving advice about — Medicare, a veteran journalist wades into the system herself. Part four of a 5-part series.
How Much Will New MPG Requirements Cost Car Buyers?
By 2025, it looks like the average light vehicle sold in the U.S. will have to get somewhere between 47 mpg and 62 mpg. The technology needed to produce such fuel efficiency will increase the initial cost of each car somewhere …
The Cheapest City in America
There is a place in these United States where a loaf of bread will cost you 90 cents. Where a gallon of gas will set you back $2.65. Where you can rent a two-bedroom house for $450 a month. So where is this penny-pincher’s paradise?
“If you think unemployment is a bigger problem than inflation, that's good. If you think the threat of inflation is a bigger problem than unemployment, that's bad.”
Cheaper No-Contract iPhones, More Sensible Data Plans Could Be Coming Your Way
If the rumors are true, one day soon you’ll be able to buy an iPhone for under $400 without being locked into a contract. It also looks like Americans will have the option to share data plans with multiple devices, rather than …
The Wishful Environmentalism of Cars 2
Cars 2 opened to lukewarm reviews and a smash box office, taking in $66 million domestically and another $42 million internationally during its opening weekend. The film’s ability to transcend unusually tepid reviews is clearly …