A yearlong investigation by the Columbus Dispatch has uncovered systemic flaws in the data collection and dispute resolution processes used by the credit bureaus. For Americans who find errors in their credit files, this can mean …
10 Ways to Motivate Anyone
I am often asked about how I keep employees inspired and productive. It’s an essential question since companies today must accomplish more, with fewer people. The most successful start-ups must be lean, nimble, and fierce.
In …
Free Cone Day Today at Haagen-Dazs
Yes, there already was a Free Cone Day celebrated this year—the one hosted by Ben & Jerry’s in early April. But I don’t think anyone’s going to complain about getting a second chance to snag free ice cream.
Facebook’s IPO is Now Available For E-Trade Retail Investors
Giant online discount brokerage E-Trade has begun offering its retail clients a slice of Facebook‘s highly-anticipated IPO, making good on Mark Zuckerberg‘s desire to give casual investors the chance to participate in the red-hot …
Know When to Give Up on Your Goals
Setting goals and sticking to them is important. But you should also occasionally reevaluate your goals. Quitting isn’t fun, but sometimes it’s necessary. Here are two warning signs that it might be time to abandon your goal:
New From Social Security: Find Benefits Information Online
To save on costs, last year the government stopped mailing future Social Security benefits estimates to workers each year. Now that information is online. It’s a good starting place when planning your retirement.
Where a Major League Baseball Ticket Costs $1.45
Overall, baseball ticket prices have remained stable this year: The average seat to a Major League game costs a bit under $27 in 2012, roughly the same as last year. Still, considering how many games there are during the season, …
The $250,000 Airline Pass That Was Worth Every Penny
In the early 1980s, American Airlines started selling the AAirpass, which granted the holder unlimited first-class travel with the carrier—for life. At first, the pass cost $250,000. Sounds like a lot of money (especially three …
I Went to the Facebook Roadshow and All I Got Was a Brownie
I went to the biggest show in town without a ticket and got busted at the door — even though I was dressed better than the star, who appeared in a hoodie and sneaks.
The Facebook roadshow — the ritualistic presentation to …
Five Lessons About Work You Won’t Learn in School, from the Sklar Brothers
In their new show, United Stats of America (which debuts Tuesday at 10 p.m. E.T. on the History Channel), twin comedians Jason and Randy Sklar drill deep into the numbers that make America great — or at least, greatly filled …
Stop Fighting Over Interest Rates — There’s a Better Way For Congress To Fix the Student Debt Crisis
Interest rates on federal subsidized Stafford loans were cut from 6.8% to 3.4% during the current economic downturn. This “temporary” reduction is scheduled to expire this summer, halfway through an election year. With
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I’ll Trade You My Skinny Jeans for Your Skinny Jeans
Millennials came of age with the flourishing resale markets on Craigslist and eBay. They’re accustomed to what’s been called the “disposable culture,” in which goods are commonly discarded even though they’ve barely been used. …