New research shows Americans are having a big love-in with their credit cards — relatively speaking, that is. J.D. Power and Associates said last week that we’re happier with our credit cards than we’ve ever been in the six …
Where to Find Your Next Big Idea
Companies large and small are always searching for the product or idea that will become The Next Big Thing, but inspiration may be closer than you think.
Top Reasons Why Americans Stay At Their Jobs (And What It Means For The Presidential Campaign)
What’s the No. 1 reason people continue working for their employer? Is it the pay? The benefits? A lack of better options? Those are obvious answers, especially given today’s unemployment numbers and sluggish economy. But they’re …
How Eating Girl Scout Cookies Helps Kids Learn About Money
The venerable Girl Scout cookie drive has morphed from simple fund raiser into a personal finance tutorial for kids, lending the organization heightened relevance as it celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.
New York Times Tangles with Patent Trolls
Patent trolls — shell firms that don’t produce anything but instead amass patents in order to sue real companies — have long been tormenting the technology sector. Now, they are coming for media companies and one famous …
Labor Day Deals: Where to Find the Best Shopping Bargains
Even though Labor Day probably isn’t the best time of year for deals, plenty of retailers—online sellers especially—have launched major sales for the upcoming holiday weekend. But how can you tell which sales represent truly …
Hurricane Isaac Causes Billions in Damage, But Far Less Than Katrina
After stalling for days over Louisiana and Mississippi, it’s estimated that Hurricane Isaac could cause up to $2 billion in onshore economic damage.
When Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans seven years ago, it left a …
Summer Movies 2012: 100 Million Fewer Tickets Sold Compared to 10 Years Ago
Last summer’s blockbuster movie season was considered a bust, with the fewest movie tickets sold at theaters since 1997. Despite recent hits such as “The Avengers” and “The Dark Knight Rises,” by the time Labor Day rolls around, …
Future of Retail: How Companies Can Employ Big Data to Create a Better Shopping Experience
You don’t have to be a management consultant to know that we are all besieged by information, but it’s the consultant’s job to come up with a snappy buzzword to describe the phenomenon, and they have settled upon the …
Patent Peace: Apple’s Tim Cook, Google’s Larry Page in CEO Talks
One week after Apple’s $1 billion win over Samsung, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Larry Page are holding secret patent talks. Is peace possible?
Chipotle’s Fuzzy Math: Why They Stopped Rounding Customers Out of Change
The next time you’re in Chipotle, check your receipt. That’s what one guy in New Jersey did, and he discovered that the fast-casual restaurant was rounding up to the nearest nickel — and it was costing him money.
Bonus Season: Plenty of Freebies Awarded With Fall Hotel Deals
To boost bookings during what’s normally a slow season for travel, major hotel companies routinely roll out special promotions at about the time that kids are heading back to school. This autumn, hotel guests are being wooed with …