One of the most contentious parts of the Dodd-Frank financial reform legislation enacted in the wake of the credit crisis was the Durbin Amendment. You may not know it by name, but you know its primary effect: higher bank fees. …
Why Travel Agents Are Back From The Dead (And Why You Should Care)
Travel agents were once the poster children for that Old Economy horror movie Things The Internet Will Destroy. From a high of 34,000 in the mid-1990s, the ranks of agencies has been sliced by more than half, to roughly 15,000 …
Hot Fast Food Deals: 50% Off Drink Specials, Loyalty Program Freebies, Limited-Time Menu Items
Major fast food and coffeehouse chains are launching special discounts and promotions aimed to keep customers streaming in during the hot days and months ahead. Who says “happy hour” has to be limited to bars and restaurants that …
Use the Power of Pause When Speaking
Whenever effective public speakers end a sentence or phrase, they usually pause. This gives listeners time to absorb their words. Nervous presenters often do the opposite: The stress of being in front of an audience causes them to speak faster and faster, rushing past the pauses. Whether you’re speaking to a large group of strangers or …
Want Your Own Well-Written, Fully Cited Wikipedia Page? That’ll Be $300
Wikipedia’s tagline is “The Free Encyclopedia.” But that’s only if you don’t hire these two guys to create a page for you.
Moving Season: 5 Ways to Make the Transition Go Smoothly — and Avoid Costly Problems
With the warmer months upon us and school about to let out for summer, it’s high season for moving. That also means it’s also peak time for ripping off those who are relocating.
Why Aren’t There More Jobs?
Mediocre growth, overly cautious corporations and government cutbacks figure to stifle employment gains until there is some comprehensive economic policy
Congressmen Accuse Fannie and Freddie Boss of Ideological Bias
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There’s a sizable portion of the American public that’s against bailing out underwater American homeowners under any circumstances. That sentiment was most eloquently summed up by CNBC’s Rick …
Ballot Box Breakdown: How Europe’s Elections Will Heat Up the Debt Crisis
There have been many flaws in Europe’s strategy to resolve its ongoing debt crisis: The unreasonable obsession with austerity. The persistent reluctance to commit sufficient financial resources. The stubborn rejection of …
6 Tips for Changing Any Work Habit Painlessly
Want to change an old habit? You probably should: One study determined that over 40% of the “decisions” we make every day aren’t really decisions.
They’re habits.
Why Annuities are the Answer (But Such a Tough Sell)
The decline of traditional pensions and steady erosion of Social Security benefits has begun to leave most retirees without a source of guaranteed lifetime income. Plugging that hole is emerging as the most important retirement issue of our day.
How Giving Away Comic Books Is a Great Way to Sell Comic Books
The annual event known as Free Comic Book Day is held the first Saturday in May every year—May 5 in 2012. It’s a day when comic book shops all over North America give away free comics to each and every customer. It’s also a …