A new report from the CTIA Wireless Association has it that the average monthly cell phone is $47.16. So how does it feel to be well above average?
The Biggest Time Wasters at Work
If you’re wondering what the biggest productivity-killer is in your small business, consider getting rid of the water cooler.
Start Your New Job the Right Way
A new job is stressful. You’re not sure what’s expected of you or how to prove yourself. Here are three things you can do to increase your chances of success:
Vikram Pandit Falls on His Sword. But Who Can Save Citigroup?
When Vikram Pandit took over Citigroup in 2007, he was seen as an unlikely choice. In an industry dominated by white, glad-handing alpha males, Pandit is a bookish Indian immigrant known for his financial acumen but not his …
Intel, IBM Earnings Spook Wall Street, Stoke Tech Sector Fears
Lackluster earnings reports from Intel and IBM underscore global economic weakness and highlight sluggish demand for PCs and enterprise technology.
When Keeping Up with the Joneses Means You’ll Save More Money
Wanna boost your savings account? Get a buddy to prod you along. According to a new study, higher interest rates have little or no effect on how much a person saves. But when a peer group is involved and participants monitor each …
Ultra-Cheap Cars Are Coming – Even to the U.S.
The average price of a new car has been climbing for years. Thanks to technological advances, better gas mileage, new features for comfort and safety, and higher production costs due to wage increases, inflation, and a host of …
Yet Again, Analysts Forecast Cheaper Gas Prices Ahead
Maybe the fourth or fifth time’s a charm? After rising through mid-summer, gas prices were forecast to fall in August. But the decrease basically never came. Next, predictions called for a drop in gas prices by late September. …
Growth in Small Batches
Cucina Fresca Gourmet Foods puts taste before efficiency.
Make Progress on That Long-Term Project
Big projects with far-off (or non-existent) deadlines can often be the most nerve-racking: You might put them off until the last minute, or let them sit on your to-do list mentally torturing you for months. Here’s how to keep moving forward:
What Makes Employees Want to Stay?
If you’re like a lot of employers these days, you’d rather leave a job vacant than hire the wrong person for the job. So if you’ve gone to the trouble to hire the right people, the last thing you want is to lose them.
6 Ways Adding a Trusted Child to Your Bank Account Backfires
Outliving your child is a gut-wrenching experience. It’s even worse when you’ve put their name on your financial accounts and owe tax on what you “inherit.” Here are 6 reasons to leave your accounts in your own name and get a …