Struggling American Airlines, which has been forced to enter bankruptcy protection and recently suffered high-profile black eyes such as seats coming loose on planes in mid-flight, is hoping that customers will like the idea of paying more fees upfront—so that they won’t have to pay these fees down the line.
Why the Fiscal Cliff May Cost You $6,000 in 2013
You can’t turn on the television or open a magazine these days without hearing or seeing the term fiscal cliff. The media is awash with reports of President Obama and Speaker John Boehner’s negotiations over tax increases and …
7 Ways Taxpayers are Readying for Fiscal Cliff
Time is running short for year-end tax moves, and it now seems clear that any money-saving maneuvers must be based on what’s likely—not what’s certain.
Will Japan’s New Prime Minister Start a Debt Crisis?
History tells us that Abe’s archaic slate of policies won’t solve what ails Japan
Too European To Fail? New E.U. Banking Safety Net Takes Shape
Creation of euro-zone supervisor for banks is a breakthrough, but agreement contains some big (and small) loopholes
Guatemala Dispatch: Inside the Stranger than Fiction Saga of John McAfee
The eccentric and controversial tycoon calls a reporter to try to explain why his life has turned into one big weird trip through multiple countries.
Do We Really Need 1,500 More Starbucks?
And didn’t Starbucks close hundreds of outlets a few years ago? Yes – but the coffee chain seems to have learned some lessons.
Deep Trouble: Ski Resorts Try to Cope With Less Snow – Now and in the Long Run
What does a winter resort do when winter barely arrives?
Job Satisfaction or Long-term Job Stability? Turns Out It’s Hard to Have Both
Would you rather have a career that makes you one of the most in-demand workers in the economy of tomorrow, or one that leaves you deeply satisfied when the work day is done? Two new surveys rank careers on these criteria and, …
How to Get More Out of Twitter
With more than 500 million active users, Twitter is a promising tool for small businesses, but how can you make the most of the time you spend on the social media service?
Focus Your Sales Pitch by Subtraction
When preparing a sales pitch, you may be inclined to continually add elements to entice the customer. This can result in a cluttered, unfocused pitch, and prospective buyers may feel overwhelmed by choices. Don’t give your audience a choose-your-own adventure. Instead, focus on the one thing you believe they will gain.
