Online currencies like the Bitcoin are one day likely to alter government policy, just as the bond market did in the 1990s
The Post Office’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Saturday Delivery — It’s Congress
It may seem like the United States Postal Service is unwilling to adapt to a world of declining mail volume and increased digital communication. But the real obstacle in the way of true reform aren’t the folks running the postal …
The 6 Most Common Tax Time What-Ifs, Answered
April 15 is just around the corner — Monday, to be exact. For many people, it can be a time fraught with anxiety. Here’s how to handle six of the what-ifs most likely to keep you up at night.
Latest Unavoidable Fast-Food Buzzwords: The Rise of Crazy, Premium, Snacks
You’re not crazy. The words premium and snack really are popping up on chain-restaurant menus everywhere. Crazy is making some appearances too.
Perfect Your Personal Elevator Pitch
If you’re in the market for a job, you need to be able to communicate your value as a potential employee in 15 seconds or less. That may be all the time you have with a recruiter or hiring manager. Your message has to be crisp and tailored. Say specifically what value you bring — for instance, “My specialty is streamlining messy, …
When Is It a Good Idea For a Company To Take On Debt?
Ask the expert: when is it good for a company to issue debt?
After Austin: Five Reasons You’ll Want Google Fiber in Your City
This week, tech giant Google made it official: Google Fiber is heading to Austin. Residents of the hip Texas city will be the beneficiaries of Internet speeds of 1 gigabit, roughly 100 times faster than current speeds. In Kansas …
Can You Afford to Start Parenting at Middle Age?
Advances in reproductive technology and a trend towards marriage later in life have led to an increase in older parents. But do these old fogies know what they’re getting themselves into, financially speaking?
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How ‘Made in the USA’ is Making a Comeback
Manufacturing is back — but where are the jobs?
American Families Increasingly Let Kids Make Buying Decisions
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day — so why are you letting your kid pick what you’ll eat? A new study from the NPD Group shows that parents defer to their children about a third of the time when it comes to …
We’re #1! Toyota and Ford Bicker About Who Has the World’s Best-Selling Car
It’s a battle for bragging rights, with two automakers saying they each had the world’s best-selling car model last year. Can they both be right?
10 Biggest 401(k) Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
As traditional defined-benefit pensions become increasingly rare, more Americans instead are offered employer-sponsored 401(k)s, defined-contribution plans that require participants to be more proactive and educate themselves. …