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Savings Booster: Making it Simpler to Repay Your 401(k) Loan
The SEAL Act has undergone a facelift in name only. Maybe now lawmakers will do the right thing and cut strapped borrowers a break.
Behind the Hit Bible Miniseries: The Man Who Helps Hollywood Get Religion
The Bible, the five-part, 10-hour miniseries on History, which aired its final episode Sunday, has become the biggest cable television hit of the year. It brought in almost 13 million viewers the first night and consistently …
Will Dollar Stores Rule the Retail World?
Last Monday, Dollar General, the U.S.’s largest dollar-store chain, posted better-than-expected profits, helping boost the company’s stock, which is up 15% year to date. And earlier this year, it announced plans to open its …
Nick D’Aloisio, a $30 Million Life in Pictures
It might seem odd to look back at the life of a 17 year old, but Nick D’Aloisio is no ordinary teenager. The British-Australian high school student sold Summly, his news aggregator app, to Yahoo for a reported $30 million in cash …
Why Apparel Companies Compete To Outfit College Hoops Teams
The overall No. 1 seed Louisville Cardinals have been donning polarizing uniforms in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament this year. Young fans seem to love the new unis. The older ones, not so much. But Louisville and its athletics department didn’t have a say in the design, only the color scheme, say Louisville officials — because …
Google Glass Will Be Made in the USA by Foxconn
Google‘s high-tech glasses will be manufactured in California, according to multiple reports, in the latest example of an American tech company choosing to build one of its products in the United States. Google’s highly touted …
Dunk City & Dollars: Florida Gulf Coast Bandwagon Means Big Bucks
A nation of fans is currently fascinated with an entire team—Florida Gulf Coast, the first No. 15 seed to ever make it to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament. And the impact goes well beyond soaring team apparel sales.
Beyond Showrooming: 3 Quirky Ways Smartphones Are Changing How We Shop
When shoppers met the smartphone, they quickly learned that the device was ideal for shopping around — while shopping in person. They could do things like check Kelley Blue Book prices at car dealerships, or see if a dress in a …
Q&A With the 17-Year-Old Who Sold an App to Yahoo for $30 Million
Nick D’Aloisio speaks about the development of Summly, how he met Marissa Mayer and his girlfriend’s reaction to his new fame.
What’s the Key to Money Success: Behavior or ‘Mechanics’?
An Ohio school teacher sounds off on blogger’s assertion that personal finance is a waste of time unless it focuses on the psychology of spending.
Communication Breakdown: If You Think You’re Talking About Money, Your Kids Don’t Hear It
Parents and kids can’t seem to agree on whether they are even discussing personal finance, a new survey shows. That’s OK. Actions are what matter.