Liberty Global’s $16 billion deal to buy British cable giant Virgin Media will create one of the largest broadband companies in the world, and sets up Liberty mogul John Malone, the famed U.S. cable financier, in a clash of the …
Why Parking in Cities Should Be Way More Expensive
Here’s an idea that’ll probably be about as popular with drivers as 20 blocks of gridlock traffic.
Valentine’s Day Deals: Romance in the Form of Heart-Shaped Meat, Fast Food By Candle Light
This Valentine's Day, you can serve your sweetie a heart-shaped donut for breakfast, follow it up with heart-shaped pizza for lunch, then a heart-shaped pretzel mid-afternoon snack, and finally a heart-shaped steak for dinner. …
Florida Is Swamped with Foreclosures – And Deals on Distressed Homes
Ah, Florida. It’s celebrated as the land of sunshine, snow birds, theme parks, and beaches. This year, it’s also considered the hottest state for snatching up foreclosed homes on the cheap.
Coming Soon for Our Own Good: Restrictions on Big Retirement Account Payouts
Look for employers to curb your 401(k) plan flexibility as they address the problem of lifetime income.
3 Big Ideas to Steal From Netflix
Take a look inside CEO Reed Hastings’ people management manifesto–a document that’s won much admiration among Silicon Valley execs.
Avoid Technology Glitches at Your Next Presentation
Equipment tends to malfunction during speaking events— for example, your microphone could stop working or your slides might not come up on the screen. These glitches even happen to tech-savvy people. Next time you’re getting ready for a big presentation, do these three things to help it go smoothly
How Healthcare Expenses Cost Us Saturday Postal Delivery
Wednesday’s announcement that the United States Postal Service would halt Saturday delivery to help fix its financial mess sounded like a good move for the deficit-laden agency. After all, Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe …
Thriving in the Face of Uncertainty
Perhaps the only thing predictable about the business world is that it’s unpredictable, so here are some tips from business expert and author Donna Every for thriving in uncertain times.
Why Some Brand Extensions Are Brilliant and Others Are Just Awkward
When done correctly, a brand extension can be a huge hit, with the only complaint among consumers amounting to Why didn’t they do that sooner? Sometimes, though, the launch of a new product featuring a well-known brand is such a mismatch the reaction is more like What were they thinking?
How a $54K-Per-Year School Is Deemed a ‘Best Value College’
The private universities listed in a new “Best Value Colleges” roundup run $54,200 annually for tuition, fees, books, and room and board. That sounds pretty expensive, and it is. Could it also represent a good value? What if students actually paid less than half the list price?
