We all know that the only real way to lose weight is through diet and exercise, but who wants to do either of those things? That’s why companies find it so profitable to trick the gullible into believing that their powders, …
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7 Financial New Year’s Resolutions You Might Actually Keep
Americans waste about $1,000 each on failed New Year’s resolutions. Here are some that are free–and you might keep.
What the Super-Rich Are Spending Their Fortunes On Now
Billionaires are giving in big numbers again, reflecting a strong stock market and rising confidence among the super rich
Gas Prices Will Fall in 2014. But You May Pay More at the Pump Anyway
Analysts expect gas prices to decrease or remain mostly flat not only in 2014, but for years to come. Nonetheless, drivers in some states will see higher prices at the pump, starting January 1.
Boycotts, Petitions, Protests, Oh My: The Year in Consumer Outrage
In TIME’s year-end wrap-up for 2011, consumer outrage was highlighted as a hot trend. A couple years later, consumers only seem to be more outraged—and savvier about getting their voices heard.
Want to Buy a Home? Better Bring Cash
Of the nearly half-a-million homes sold in the U.S. in November, 42% were sold to buyers who paid with cash, according to the latest housing report from real estate data company Reality Trac.
That percentage is the highest …
Why Mortgages Will Soon Be More Expensive
Homebuyers are in a sudden headwind of rising home prices, mortgage rates and lending limits.
Tapering Is the Right Decision for Federal Reserve
Why the central bank’s move makes sense now
Man Cut $20,000 Check for Other People’s Layaway Gifts at Walmart
And other ‘angels’ are doing the same
Here’s How to Give the Perfect Gift This Holiday
When holiday shopping, we defer to gift cards and items on wish lists because we think they’ll be appreciated—or at least not disappointing. But these gifts are rarely memorable. And they’re unlikely to get the gushing, “Oh …
Post Volcker Rule, Banks Still Aren’t Safe Enough
FDIC vice chairman Tom Hoenig, perhaps the smartest banking reformer around, gave an important speech in Europe this week. His talk, entitled “Global Banking: A Failure of Structural Integrity,” gets at exactly why, despite …
Flummoxed by Benefits Options? So Is Your HR Rep
The shifting landscape around retirement and healthcare has human resources professionals struggling like the rest of us. The good news: employers are offering more access to third-party advice.