What Beijing needs to spur growth is not greater spending or easy money, but fundamental reform
Zynga Plunges 40% in Tech Bloodbath
As global economic conditions worsen, tech companies have little margin for error.
Make Your Presentation’s Visual Aides Easy to Follow
When presenting, it’s essential to keep your audience clued into where you are in your speech. Structure helps them follow along and receive your message. But if you’re using slides, the repetitive use of an agenda can be annoying, and even patronizing. Instead of littering your presentation visuals with this device, focus on
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What’s Driving Americans to Retire Abroad? Money — or Lack of It
In the aftermath of the global financial meltdown that ravaged 401(k) accounts and decimated home values, a growing number of Americans are stretching their retirement savings by spending their golden years overseas.
From Underwater to ‘Equity Poor’: Why the Housing Market Isn’t Recovering Faster
Rates are at historic lows of 3.53% for 30-year mortgages. Rents are at record levels all over the country, hitting highs in 74 markets tracked by real-estate-data provider Reis Inc. And housing prices appear to have finally …
$22.6 Billion in Airline Fees Last Year – and New Fare Hikes to Boot
Think there’s a pattern here? This past spring, travelers found out that airlines were jacking up fares and adding fees. Then, in early summer, a report came out indicating that even as fuel prices were dropping, airfares would …
Apple Earnings Miss Wall Street Target as Buyers Wait for New iPhone
Economic weakness in Europe hurts Apple’s quarterly results, but the main issue was consumers holding out for the new iPhone
Companies See Opportunity in Social Media
Companies are getting savvier about social media, if a recent survey is any indication.
Dust Off Your Tool Belt: Homeowners Decide It’s Finally Time to Remodel
It’s been quite a while since homeowners have felt it’s worthwhile to put good money into their houses. Given years of declining home values, there has been little hope of getting one’s money back with major remodeling projects. …
Bank of America Closed a Bunch of ATMs This Year
Almost exactly two years after Bank of America rolled out its “eBanking” checking account that costs nearly $9 a month if the customer wants service from actual human tellers, the bank’s recent quarterly report shows that …
Best Way to Make Employees Better at Their Jobs
Want to get honest feedback from your employees about your business and your own performance. Make one CEO for a day.
Top 10 Conspicuously Expensive Purchases
Fancy cars and flashy jewelry are classics for consumers who are eager to show off. For more creative ways to make an “I’ve got money to burn” fashion statement and demonstrate one’s wealth (if not taste), consider these pricey, …