The real estate recovery is just around the corner. Well, that’s if you believe the new housing numbers out this week.
Personal Finance
A Dozen Random Goods & Services Selling Unusually Well Right Now
What do chicken thighs, home safes, used SUVs, temporary tattoos for pets, American sperm, and Asian-American egg donations have in common? Lately, consumers have demonstrated a curiously high level of interest in these goods and …
7 Ways to Get the Most Out of an Internship
On Monday, thousands of college students, recent grads and those simply looking for work experience will begin internships en masse across the country. Knowing the right moves to make as an intern could mean the difference …
Why You Should Be Happy Online Shopping Checkout Is Such a Hassle
According to the findings of a new survey, one of the biggest complaints among online shoppers regards the checkout procedure. Specifically: Having to enter payment and shipping information before finalizing a purchase. But is …
Road Trip! U.S. Gas Prices Now Expected to Average Well Below $4 This Summer
Gas prices in the U.S. soared through early 2012, and amid forecasts anticipating $4 —or $6! — per-gallon rates, surveys indicated that Americans were scaling back summer travel plans, perhaps even looking to stay closer to …
Gambling for Good? 8 Ways Lotteries Could (in Theory) Make the World a Better Place
Few people would make the case that we should encourage gambling. But what if gambling could be used as a ploy to improve road safety, recycling, school attendance, the financial well-being of citizens, and society as a whole?
Graduation Day Advice: 5 Steps to a Great Career
A stirring commencement speech in the heartland lays out the path to business success. Keep learning and just do the right thing are a good start. But there is more.
For Thousands of Homeowners Behind on BofA Mortgages, Relief May Be in the Mail
Bank of America announced it has begun mailing letters to the first wave of up to 200,000 homeowners who are eligible for mortgage principal reductions, part of a settlement the bank worked out with the federal government and 49 …
Why Are Credit Report Errors So Hard to Fix?
A yearlong investigation by the Columbus Dispatch has uncovered systemic flaws in the data collection and dispute resolution processes used by the credit bureaus. For Americans who find errors in their credit files, this can mean …
Free Cone Day Today at Haagen-Dazs
Yes, there already was a Free Cone Day celebrated this year—the one hosted by Ben & Jerry’s in early April. But I don’t think anyone’s going to complain about getting a second chance to snag free ice cream.
New From Social Security: Find Benefits Information Online
To save on costs, last year the government stopped mailing future Social Security benefits estimates to workers each year. Now that information is online. It’s a good starting place when planning your retirement.
Where a Major League Baseball Ticket Costs $1.45
Overall, baseball ticket prices have remained stable this year: The average seat to a Major League game costs a bit under $27 in 2012, roughly the same as last year. Still, considering how many games there are during the season, …