There are few investments more divisive than gold. Unlike stocks or bonds, gold produces no dividends or interest payments, and unlike most other commodities, gold has few industrial uses. As a result, investing in gold requires …
10 Ways to Be Productive in the Summer
Lazy days ahead? Not this summer. Here’s what you should be doing to stay productive in the dog days of summer.
July 4 Fireworks Spending Explodes Thanks to Wetter Weather Around U.S.
Want a sign the economy is heading in a better direction this summer? Americans says they’ll spend 60% more than last year on travel, BBQs and fireworks this July 4.
According to Visa’s annual Independence Day spending …
Insider Trading: Bad, But Not the Real Scourge of Wall Street
Americans hate cheaters, and they don’t like those who have an unfair advantage, which is why when you ask most people about insider trading, they’ll usually say that the perpetrators belong in jail.
To that end, the biggest
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Be Honest: Do You Completely Unplug on Your Vacation?
Do you lug your laptop, smartphone and other technology halfway around the world to keep up with what you are supposed to be getting away from?
The ZIP Code Turns 50
It took an ad campaign to sell Americans on its value
Savers Nightmare: Why Short Rates Won’t Follow Bond Yields Higher
Bond yields are up. But if you can believe it: that just makes investing for income more difficult.
Hertz Drives to Be King of Anytime, Anyplace, Any Duration Rental Cars
In the near future, when you swing by the drugstore or home improvement center, renting a car could be as easy as picking up shampoo or a new ratchet set.
How Kids Will Help Decide the Future of Television
Will someone please think of the children? In the ongoing battle for the future of the living room, that’s exactly what Netflix and Amazon are doing. While shows like political drama House of Cards, resurrected sitcom Arrested
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Paula Deen’s Sponsorships Disappear, But Book Sales Soar
Updated, June 28, 5:50 p.m. EST: Despite high presale numbers, publisher Ballantine Books announced Friday afternoon that it has canceled Paula Deen’s multi-book deal, including the upcoming Paula Deen’s New Testament: 250 Recipes, All Lightened Up after “careful consideration”.
Paula Deen’s new book isn’t officially for sale until …
Keep Your Company’s Social Media Accounts Safe
It’s happened to high-profile companies like McDonalds and Jeep — hackers take control of corporate social media accounts and send inappropriate messages to tens of thousands of followers. Don’t let it happen to your company. Take these precautions:
- Get serious about passwords: Don’t let social media managers choose
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Business Growth and Social Media
If you’re looking for a place to focus your business growth efforts, try social media.