Just as the valuation of Facebook crossed the $50 billion mark, its once great rival MySpace was revealing a different set of numbers: MySpace axed half its work force, some 500 jobs. MySpace’s owner, News Corp. may have had enough the social networking business. At Time’s parent, Time Warner, we know all about what happens when a …
Cheapskate Wisdom from … TV’s Carson Kressley
“I am the biggest bargain shopper ever. The thrill of the hunt and getting the deal! I almost never pay retail.”
It’s a Deal: Extra 25% Off Lands’ End Clearance Items
Use the coupon code HERE25 (pin # 1111) to get an additional 25% off Lands’ End winter sale and clearance merchandise. Discounts are valid for purchases made by Friday, January 14.
The iPhone Monopoly Is Over. Now Bring on the Smartphone Price War Already!
As a Techland timeline shows, there have been rumors that Verizon would begin selling the iPhone since, well, since there was any iPhone to sell. Now that the possibility of an iPhone without AT&T is finally confirmed, the question on the minds of consumers who love smartphones but wish they didn’t cost so darn much is this: Will …
Do New Credit Card Rules Discriminate Against Stay-at-Home Moms?
It will be cash (Photo: Sarah Conard/REUTERS)
Stay-at-home moms may soon have a harder time saying, “Charge it.” That’s the claim from banks, retailers and critics of new regulations that were supposed to stop the most abusive practices of credit card companies.
The credit regulations, which were passed last year as part of the CARD …
Wait, You Mean There Actually Are Retailers That Treat Customers Well?
Which retailers get the customer experience right? Here are nine nominees.
Kardashian Kard Debacle: Exhibit A for Why You Should Be Wary of Celeb-Endorsed Products
The fee-laden prepaid debit card endorsed by the Kardashian sisters was universally panned as a ripoff and a joke when it came out in November. A consumer would have been hit with well over $100 in fees if using the card for a year. Now that the “Kard” has been killed off and the inevitable lawsuits have been filed, the situation is only …
It’s a Deal: $4 for an AMC Theatre Movie Ticket
Deal site Mamapedia is offering first-time customers the chance to buy an AMC Gold Experience Ticket—good for one adult admission at AMC theatres around the country, with no expiration date, valued up to $11—for just $4. Purchases must be made by January 13, and only one ticket can be purchased per household. Tickets will be mailed …
Pushing Fast Food Like Never Before
The beginning of the year is a tough time for the fast-food restaurant business, when there’s something of a post-holiday lull, if not a mini backlash. Overeating and overspending among consumers is common during the holidays—and so dieting, scaling back spending, and avoiding fast food is common in the period afterward. Or at least …
Is the iPhone bad for the American economy?
Burning Innovation (Bobby Yip/REUTERS)
I’ve always assumed that the future of the American economy relies on its continued edge in innovation. Well-designed, high-tech products from smart, creative companies, like the iPhone from Apple, would ensure that the U.S. could compete with and stay ahead of China and India. Of course, …
Will Massachusetts Mortgage Ruling Boost House Prices?
Many foreclosures sales are on hold (Robert Galbraith/REUTERS)
A number of market watchers and housing analysts are saying that a recent real estate ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Court could be a big boon for the housing market. While the ruling may reduce the number of houses for sale for the next few months, it’s not clear …
How to Haggle with Your Doctor
Find out how directly from the source—a doctor.