In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, we’ll be greatly in need of consumers to get back to their free-spending ways to put the economy back on track. But while millions are still coping with destruction, death, and power outages, the idea of hosting a hurricane-themed sale is perhaps in bad taste.
Business of Creativity: The Dancer
When Karine Newborn’s injury sidelined her succesful dance career, some soul-searching and business sense opened doors
Try Crowdsourcing Your Performance Reviews
Employees, managers, and HR professionals have long questioned the accuracy and effectiveness of annual performance reviews. But is there a viable alternative to the often inflexible and infrequent formal process?
Hiring Mistakes to Avoid
Making the wrong hire can be costly, so you want to make sure you do everything you can to get it right.
Retirees Embrace Junk Bonds at Just the Wrong Moment
Yield-starved retirees are taking a flyer on junk bonds, just as credit quality in that market takes a turn for the worse. Look out below.
As Airline Fees Top $36 Billion, Is Relief in Sight for Fee-Weary Travelers?
A new study estimates that airlines around the globe will charge $36.1 billion in fees for things like checked luggage, seat reservations, and in-flight meals this year. That’s an all-time high, and an 11% increase over the 2011 total.
Avoid Getting Scammed in Sandy’s Aftermath
Scam artists come out of the woodwork after natural disasters, taking advantage of the chaos, panic, and distraction. As the Northeast picks up and dries off from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy, there are bound to be …
Better Safe Than Sorry: Why U.S. Securities Exchanges Closed for Second — and Maybe Third — Straight Day
It has been estimated that as many as 60 million people could be directly affected by Hurricane Sandy, but there are a few ways in which the entire country will feel the impact of this powerful storm. One way is through the closing of U.S. securities exchanges for the second straight day — the first time since 1888 that the country’s …
Sandy: The Rare Natural Disaster That Isn’t Expected to Boost Gas Prices
Hurricanes are often associated with soaring gas prices, and sometimes even complaints from drivers about price gouging by gas stations as well. Experts, however, say that Sandy’s effects on gas prices will be mild.
Free ‘Doritos Locos’ Taco at Taco Bell Today, Thanks to an Angel
The Series probably seems like ancient history. But don’t put baseball on the backburner of your brain just yet. Why? Free tacos!
Funniest Excuses for Missing Work
If you’ve never heard an outrageous excuse for missing work, you haven’t been a manager for very long. But here are a few from CareerBuilder that just might top the charts
Everything You Need to Know About Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Candy (And Then Some)
Which candies do trick-or-treaters crave the most? How old is too old for trick-or-treating? Just how common is it for parents to stealthily munch their kids’ Halloween candy when no one’s looking?