Annoyed by the crass dating ads on Facebook and the dubious pitches for six-pack abs?
How to Make Airline Tickets Less … Awful
A consumer group is calling for more reasonable airline ticket policies, including eliminating standby fees and allowing passengers to transfer unused tickets to other travelers — neither of which would cost airlines a dime. But don’t hold your breath waiting for airlines to suddenly start caring about being fair and reasonable.
Seeking Shelter from Stock Swings Savers Take on a Different Kind of Risk
Ducking the market risk that comes with owning stocks, three generations of savers are signing up for another risk: missing out on the growth they need to save a decent nest egg.
Lead Like the Godmother of Silicon Alley
The technology industry learned a lot from Red Burns’ leadership. So can you.
Drinkers, Stoners & Insomniacs Wanted as Fast Food Expands Late-Night Menus
Diners with the munchies after midnight have more fast-food options than ever—and they’re becoming wilder and more gluttonous than ever.
Why California Is Hiking Its Minimum Wage
The Golden State is raising its minimum wage, in part to help younger workers. Nine out of ten California minimum-wage workers are at least 20 years old. The state is raising the minimum wage in stages, and by 2016 it will rise …
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Foroohar: JP Morgan's $11 Billion Fine Won't Solve a Thing
Is $11 billion a lot to pay for causing some of the mischief that caused the financial crisis? That’s what Justice Department officials in Washington are currently trying to decide. The $11 billion in question is the potential …
Ahead of Twitter Offering, Wall Street Warms to Social Stocks
Facebook’s successful push into mobile advertising is good news for Twitter, at least in the short term
Bargain Hunters Are About to Have the Best Weekend Ever
Thousands of museums around the country are offering free admission on Saturday, and thousands of coffee shops are doling out free cups of Joe on Sunday.
Creator of Candy Crush Takes ‘Risky’ IPO
U.K. games company starts public offering process worth an estimated $5 billion
Pasta Maker in Boiling Water Over Comments on Gays
Barilla’s executive said no gay families in its advertising
New Fund Will Allow Investors to Bet on Bitcoins
Marketplace SecondMarket is raising money for the Bitcoin Investment Trust, the first investment fund in the United States to hold the virtual currency.
“We want to make it an accessible asset class,” SecondMarket CEO Barry …