In 2012, U.S. consumers purchased over one million more new cars than the year before. This year, we’re expected to buy nearly one million more than in 2012. And in 2014? Yep, auto sales are projected to increase by another …
Why Economists Are United in Their Dislike of the Fiscal Cliff Deal
One of the truths revealed by the debate over the fiscal cliff is that lawmakers in Washington are in bitter disagreement over the cause of and solution to our economic malaise. There is the Keynesian camp, which believes that …
In Major Victory, Google Dodges Federal Antitrust Lawsuit with FTC Deal
What’s Hot on the Dating Scene? Good Credit
The hottest prospects on today’s dating scene don’t just have great abs; they have a great credit score.
Know the Impression Your Body Language Makes
Gestures, posture, and facial expressions all convey powerful messages to the people you interact with. Yet far too many people are unaware of the messages their body language sends. Next time you’re in an important
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Hone Your Leadership Skills
The tough economy of the last four years has made managing and leading a business a lot harder than it used to be, but a new book has some leadership lessons worth learning.
Why the Fiscal Cliff Deal Should Have Included Social Security
Social Security may not add to the deficit, but it does add to the national debt. Fortunately, it’s easy to fix this.
Practice Makes Perfect: A New Way To Think About New Year’s Resolutions
New research suggests that the best way to keep resolutions is practice before you reach.
Epic Retail Fail: Where Did the Target + Neiman Marcus Collection Go Wrong?
Too weird, too pretentious, too expensive, and, in the end, too out of step with what today’s arbiters of style deem cool. Those have been among the many critiques of Target’s multi-designer collaboration with luxury retailer Neiman Marcus — a partnership that was hyped to the hilt, and wound up as a major bust.
2013: Six Tech/Media Stories to Watch
In 2013, most tech consumers will be asking if it’s smart to buy a new computer, smartphone, or tablet device. As the structural shift from desktop to mobile computing races forward, hardware and software manufacturers are …
How the Fiscal Cliff Will Force Big Biz to Turn Against Small Biz
The changes brought on by the fiscal cliff will likely turn big business against small business, which will in turn force small business to turn against America’s best interests.
Avoid Sky-High Rates When You Take Flight
Surviving in a tough economy takes discipline and forethought, and it pushes entrepreneurs to find creative ways to cut expenses even as they work to grow their business. For example, cutting back on business travel just makes sense. Why spend all that money when e-mail, Skype and even instant messages can get the job done?
Still, for …