For many student borrowers, when repayments kick in six months after graduation the looming debt can feel as though it’s following them around like a dark cloud. Face the Red, a short film from the directors of Martha Marcy May Marlene, cinematizes that feeling by having a menacing red cloud follow around the film’s star.
Are You Zoned for Comfort?
Challenging yourself to leave your comfort zone isn’t easy, but it may be necessary if you want to be an effective business leader. These tips can help ease the pain.
Hot Pizza: So Popular Restaurants Will Try Almost Anything
Pizza is popping up in more (and sometimes unusual) places, and it’s being prepared and marketed in new (and sometimes unusual) ways. Why is pizza so hot all of a sudden?
Set the Right Tone for Your Talk
When you present, your audience usually sizes you up before you even utter a word — so it’s critical to make a positive first impression. Start by communicating ahead of time. Send a thoughtfully written agenda with a concise but telling subject line — and be explicit about what the audience will get out of it. Once they’re in …
How to Stay Engaged After Retirement
Retired chess champion Garry Kasparov is making his mark–off the chess board. He and others show us how and why to stay engaged when our working years are behind.
MPG Rising: When Regulations Drive Up Prices—And Consumers Don’t Mind
If there’s one thing Americans would seem to hate more than regulations, it’s regulations that directly result in them spending more money out of pocket. So why are so many consumers fans of new government-mandated automobile …
Bait and Switch: Beware Low-Price Guarantees
Retailers love that price-matching guarantees attract shoppers. At the same time, they hate it when customers actually try to take advantage of these policies.
Proof Positive: Maker’s Mark Blunder Results In Surprise Profit
It’s a banner week for bourbon distillery Maker’s Mark. Aside from heading into the bourbon-soaked Kentucky Derby weekend, the company reported a 44% jump in sales, while parent company Beam Inc. said net income rose to …
Nissan Leads the Way in Auto Price Wars
The 2014 Nissan Versa starts at a sticker price of $12,780, giving it the title of cheapest new car in the U.S. for three straight years. The automaker boasts the lowest-price electric car in the U.S. as well, after dropping the base price of a Nissan Leaf by $6,400 earlier this year. Look for plummeting MSRPs on seven other Nissan …
Know When It’s Time to Quit Your Job
Quitting a job can have negative consequences on both your career and your bank account. But staying in a bad situation can be worse. Here are three tips for deciding if it’s time to go:
Go Global and Grow
The world offers a whole lot of buying power, and a well-prepared entrepreneur can tap into that revenue ocean more easily than ever. These tips and resources can help.
When ‘Flex Time’ Means Ripping Off Workers
The “Working Families Flexibility Act” is actually a business-friendly Trojan Horse.