After more than three weeks on the run from authorities in Belize, John McAfee was arrested Wednesday by Guatemalan authorities.
Why the Coconut Craze Isn’t Helping Farmers
Americans are demanding all-things-coconut, but it’s unclear how the boom will benefit farmers in foreign countries.
Be Assertive While Being Yourself
If you’re reserved, you’ve likely been told you need to be more assertive at work. But if that’s not your natural style, how can you still ask for what you need and get what you want? Here are three ways:
- Start with a success inventory. To understand when your style is effective or not, spend a week assessing your success.
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Big Bank Epiphany: Adding New Fees May Be Bad For Business
Could 2013 be when big bank customers finally get some relief from the onslaught of fees they’ve weathered in recent years?
How Much Should You Save for Retirement?
It’s one of the toughest financial questions to answer: How much do you need to save for retirement? Save too little and you might find yourself working at McDonald's during “retirement” — or living with your son-in-law. Save …
Dealing with Unhappy Customers
With customers five times more likely to share a bad customer experience than a good one, customer service matters more than ever in the age of social media.
Is Airline-Style Variable Pricing Coming to Theme Park Tickets?
At the start of last summer, Walt Disney World raised the ticket prices at its theme parks to $89. There’s a case to be made that, at least on certain days, Disney should be charging a whole lot more.
Top Three Flawed Arguments of the Anti-College Crowd
The anti-college movement has been the subject of increasing media coverage over the past few years. Worry about rising debt loads, soaring default rates, and high unemployment rates among recent college grads — combined with the high-profile success stories of a few dropouts-turned-billionaires — has generated a cottage industry of …
The Best Way to Cut Government Spending: Get Really Tough on Fraud
Fraud and improper payments for government programs amount to $125 billion a year. Reducing those losses substantially would avoid a lot of painful cuts.
Sure Enough, 2012 Will Go Down as Most Expensive Year Ever for Gas
Naturally, drivers are happy that gas prices have rapidly retreated from all-time highs. They may not be quite as pleased when realizing that they’ve never paid more for gas than they did in 2012 as a whole.
Motivate Disgruntled Employees
No one likes to manage unhappy employees. They can be tough to motivate and resistant to change. But giving up isn’t the solution either. Here are three counterintuitive ways to bring your most disillusioned back into the fold:
Landing Your First Federal Contract
A federal contract could be a huge break for a small business, so how can you get your business considered?