Same-day delivery is being pumped up as a major step for e-retail—the service that’ll boost online shopping sales into the next stratosphere. There’s one minor problem, though: Shoppers don’t seem to want it all that much.
Make the Most of Your Downtime
It’s hard to carve out time to relax in a 24/7 world. But just as it’s healthy to focus at work — ignoring Facebook and personal email — you must occasionally leave work behind.
Business Advice for All of Us
A new book about women in business could teach us all a thing or two.
When the Experts Hate a Car—And It Sells Well Anyway
Experts like to think that their opinions matter quite a lot, especially for reviews of big-ticket items like cars. But consumers have been showing lately that, if the price is right, they’re more than willing to disregard those expert opinions.
The New Costco? Buying Meat Out of a Truck in a Church Parking Lot
Wholesale “drive-thru meat markets” are popping up in the parking lots of churches and bowling alleys around the country.
Weird Money: 9 Odd Factoids from Recent Consumer Surveys and Studies
Ever wonder which alcohol brands are most popular … among consumers who are too young to buy alcohol? Is daylight savings harmless, or does it cost us hundreds of millions of dollars annually? And most pressing of all, which celebrity do you wish was your insurance agent?
If There’s No Inflation, Why Are Prices Up So Much?
Many of the costs faced by typical American households are rising faster than the official inflation statistics indicate.
Not Knowing About This Credit Report Can Burn You
Even if we’re not quite sure what goes into our credit report or how that information boils down to a three-digit score, we know that a higher number means a better shot at getting a credit card or mortgage loan, along with a better interest rate on money we borrow. But many Americans don’t know about another type of credit report that’s …
Change Small Things, Not Your Entire Culture
When people don’t achieve company goals, senior managers often declare that it’s time to change the culture. But sweeping, large-scale culture change efforts rarely cure what ails a company. Managers get better results when they start with a few smaller successes.
Putting Together a Compelling Presentation on Your Company
At some point, you may have to give a presentation on your company before analysts or another professional audience. When that day comes, you want to make sure you hit all the right notes.
8 Business Principles That Never Go Out of Style
Want trendy, flavor-of-the-month management ideas? You won’t find ’em on this list.
Why Financial Literacy Fails
I’m often asked what I’d do to improve financial literacy in the United States. The premise seems to be that if we teach young people about compound interest and two-cycle billing, this information will lead them to make better financial choices. I’m not convinced.