The patents for 7 of the 20 best-selling drugs are set to expire over the next couple of years, and once that happens, manufacturers will be free to make and sell cheaper generic versions of the meds. Considering that an …
Housing Double Dip: Is it Over?
One of the oddities of the rebound from the recent recession is how much housing has lagged the rest of the recovery, and with the economy growing so slow that is somewhat of an achievement. While the economy has continued to limp along, housing has backtracked. After rising in 2009, with the help of tax incentives, real estate prices …
The Reason You’re in Love With Material Possessions? Loneliness
People are supposed to love other people (and perhaps, pets and local sports franchises). So why is it that consumers are prone to borderline-romantic infatuations with stuff ranging from cars to computers, and even guns? Why do …
It’s a Deal: Extra 50% Off at Ann Taylor
Merchandise with already-reduced prices in the sales section of Ann Taylor (in-store and online) is currently being discounted by an additional 50%. No coupons or codes necessary; the extra 50% off discount is automatically deducted at checkout. It is unknown when the sale will end.
Everything’s Bigger in Texas Except Its Unemployment Rate
Even though unemployment inched up in June, Texas is the best place to find a job in the U.S. today. Why’s that? And should you move there?
How I Went From Hollywood Agent to Self-Help Guru
Christine Hassler has been known as a personal growth guru for 20-somethings since 2005. She is the author of the best-selling books Twenty-Something, Twenty-Everything and The Twenty-Something Manifesto. Here Christine talks …
Can You Buy Stuff Online Without a Credit Card?
Last week, Apple introduced OS X Lion, the newest version of its Mac operating system. Among the usual tech buzz about features, innovations and glitches was Apple’s striking choice to make OS X Lion available only via the Mac …
The U.S. Will Not Default on August 2
The only thing that matters for global markets over the coming days is whether a deal can be struck in Washington over the debt ceiling. That said, there is one major misconception – fostered by politicians – about what the …
The Latest Real Housewife to Go Real Broke
The latest issue of InTouch Weekly features Teresa Giudice on the cover with the headline “I’m Terrified Of Being Poor” and teasers promising “The truth about her shocking debt,” “Bullied by ‘friends’ for being broke,” and “Her …
Debt Debate: Does the U.S. Have a Spending Problem?
A week to go until Debt Ceiling Armageddon, and the bond market and the Dow Jones industrial average seem to be taking the Washington impasse in stride. Stocks were down on Monday, but not much. The price of a 10-year government bond, which you would expect to be affected by the debt default, was down slightly, and yields were near …
Stock Market Predicting iPhone Deals In China
It’s not easy finding any stocks with upward momentum today – not on a day when the Chicago Board of Trade Volatility index (known as the “VIX”) is up 19 points.
Debt Ceiling: How Likely Is a Big U.S. Selloff?
The drawn-out debt ceiling debacle has Washington politicians all in a tizzy. But financial markets — the looming force behind the Treasury’s August 2 deadline for Congress to strike a deal on raising the debt limit — still haven’t been shaken. Many worry the failure to strike a deal by the deadline would cause investors to sell off …