Many of the costs faced by typical American households are rising faster than the official inflation statistics indicate.
Not Knowing About This Credit Report Can Burn You
Even if we’re not quite sure what goes into our credit report or how that information boils down to a three-digit score, we know that a higher number means a better shot at getting a credit card or mortgage loan, along with a better interest rate on money we borrow. But many Americans don’t know about another type of credit report that’s …
Change Small Things, Not Your Entire Culture
When people don’t achieve company goals, senior managers often declare that it’s time to change the culture. But sweeping, large-scale culture change efforts rarely cure what ails a company. Managers get better results when they start with a few smaller successes.
Putting Together a Compelling Presentation on Your Company
At some point, you may have to give a presentation on your company before analysts or another professional audience. When that day comes, you want to make sure you hit all the right notes.
8 Business Principles That Never Go Out of Style
Want trendy, flavor-of-the-month management ideas? You won’t find ’em on this list.
Why Financial Literacy Fails
I’m often asked what I’d do to improve financial literacy in the United States. The premise seems to be that if we teach young people about compound interest and two-cycle billing, this information will lead them to make better financial choices. I’m not convinced.
Online ‘Predictions’ Market Intrade Shuts Down Months After Federal Lawsuit
Shamrock Shake Alert: Why We So Love Those Limited-Time Offers
In the fast food world, the “limited-time offer” is a remarkably powerful thing. Why?
North America Gets Its First Sustainable ‘Active Home’ — And It’s in the American Heartland
Over the weekend, an open house was held in the suburbs of St. Louis, Mo. OK, there were lots of open houses over the weekend in the region. But one in particular stood out, for it featured the first “active home” in North America.
Marriott & IKEA Launch a Hotel Brand for Millennials: What Does That Even Mean?
Most hotels are marketed to a specific group: travelers. Not Baby Boomer travelers or Gen X travelers or millennial travelers—but all travelers. But a new hotel brand called Moxy has been specifically “designed to capture the …
Top U.S. Lawmakers Back Mobile Phone Unlocking Bills
Several prominent lawmakers from both political parties have thrown their support behind legislation to allow consumers to “unlock” their mobile phones, after the White House formally objected to a recent ban on the practice. The …
The Evolution of the Corporate Event
As the world becomes more virtual, live events play an even bigger role for companies large and small. But gone are the days of rubber chicken and PowerPoint presentations says event guru Paula Balzer.