Most of the best financial advice is timeless. It remains sound in good times and in bad. But this particular moment of economic and market turmoil has some unique characteristics, so Moneyland put together a handful of smart …
‘No’ Vote: Consumer Confidence A Drag On Markets
Consumers are issuing a big vote of "no confidence" in the economy — and that's holding back the stock market.
Do You Really Want an HP TouchPad Tablet, Even If It Costs Only $99?
Since the HP began offering its TouchPad at the fire sale price of $99 over the weekend, consumers have been scouring stores and websites trying to snag one (or a half-dozen) of the tablets—which sold at retail not long ago for (yikes) $500 apiece. The search for the heavily discounted tablet continues today for many shoppers who so …
It’s a Deal: 30% Off Sitewide at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic
Now through August 24, use the coupon code THANKS to get an easy 30% off your entire online purchase at Gap, Old Navy, or Banana Republic.
Hot Market for Homes Selling Under $10,000
A market for ultra-cheap homes has emerged in cities around the U.S., and the result is that in many cases it’s much less expensive to buy a house than it would be to purchase a new car.
What Gaddafi’s Downfall Will Mean for Investors
Fashionistas may secretly regret the impending departure of the flamboyant Libyan dictator, whose wardrobe ranged from early Mussolini to late Michael Jackson. But most of the world will simply breathe a sigh of relief. And the …
Would You Rather Pay for AT&T’s $20 Monthly Text Plan or Text All You Want for Free?
This is not a trick question. But it’s one that AT&T, by trimming its text plan options to two—unlimited for $20 monthly, or a la carte texts at 20¢ apiece—is forcing customers to ask themselves.
There’s Money to Be Made in the 2012 Apocalypse
According to some interpretations of the Mayan calendar, the end of the world is scheduled for the winter solstice (December 21) of 2012. Survivalist entrepreneurs say it’s never too early to begin preparing for the big day.
Diamonds May Be Forever, But Are They Investments?
Affluent investors are looking for an inflation-fighting commodity other than gold, and in finished diamonds, they may have found one.
Why Markets Will Get Worse Before They Get Better
The market’s big swings are still going strong. Last week the Dow Jones industrial average ended in the negative for the fourth week in a row, as jilted investors continued to pull billions of dollars out of stocks to wait out the storm. The volatile dips are likely to continue, since major threats to the market still loom, which many …
Has America Become a Nation of Squatters?
Before the recession, “squatting” brought to mind Appalachian-style family feuds, wherein the Hatfields camped out for years on end, shotguns cocked, on a remote corner of the McCoy’s acreage., or maybe starving artist
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Why the Arab Spring’s success depends on jobs, not guns
Euphoria erupted in Tripoli as rebel forces rolled into the Libyan capital, likely bringing an end to the brutal 42-year reign of Muammar Gaddafi. Libya now joins Egypt and Tunisia on the list of Arab states where opposition movements toppled long-standing dictators. Political change seems destined to take place in Yemen as well, while …