The growing anger directed at U.S. banks (especially the big ones that took federal bailout funds) over recent fee increases coalesced this weekend into a Facebook-driven campaign urging Americans to close their accounts at large …
Study: Your Card Info Is At Risk
Buried in back offices and data centers across the country, far from consumers’ eyes, is a network of transmission lines and storage facilities responsible for getting your card information from point A to point B every time you make a purchase. A few years ago, companies in the industry got together and implemented security rules for …
Jobs Market Rebounds, but the Non-Recovery Recovery Continues
Hip, hip hooray. We have jobs. But the fact that that’s the economic cheer of the day is a bit depressing.
99 Money Tips: Save on Concerts, Smartphone Plans, Auto Expenses, DIY Projects, and Debt Collector Confrontations
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Jobs Market Rebounds, but the Non-recovery Recovery Continues
Hip, hip hooray. We have jobs. But the fact that that’s the economic cheer of the day is a bit depressing.
Still, for the first time in months, the most important indicator of where the economy is headed was better than expected. And it showed that we are actually moving farther away from a recession, and not slipping into a slowdown …
Why Gold Is Down (But Probably Not Out)
The recent collapse of gold prices is stirring a lot of conspiracy theories. Are the bars in Ft. Knox just painted bricks?
Three Alternatives to Paying Big Bank Fees
No one likes to pay for something they’re accustomed to getting for free. So, quite predictably, Bank of America customers are angry that using a debit card will soon cost them $5 a month. While consumers are outraged with the …
The Benefits of Buying Virtually Everything Used
Most folks understand that buying a new car is — on paper at least — a poor financial decision. Buying a used car generally provides substantial long-term savings. But did you know there’s a growing number of folks who try to …
Are Debit Card Fees Meant to Get Consumers to Use Credit Cards More?
Why are Bank of America and other financial institutions charging new monthly fees for debit card usage? The move has predictably caused a backlash, and the net result may be that fewer customers will keep using debit cards at …
Behind the Scenes, Apple Planned Jobs’ Succession By The Book
Succession planning is a mundane but necessary aspect of corporate life. When done well, transitions go smoothly. When neglected, the results can be disastrous.
Can America compete without Steve Jobs?
At first glance, the question that serves as the title of this post might sound a tad ridiculous. After all, Steve Jobs, no matter how talented, was just one man in charge of one company in a $14.6 trillion economy. How can the …
Brand Behind Steve Jobs’ Iconic Turtleneck Sees Sales Boost
Did Steve Jobs’ passing inspire fans to nab his famed wardrobe? The Apple founder was infamous for wearing a black mock turtleneck, jeans and sneakers to every keynote presentation. And one company claims sales have skyrocketed …