On Friday, I posted a piece on the U.S. debt and how we are creating a false crisis given current interest rates and our ability to manage that. Judging from the responses, you would have thought I was penning a piece in defense …
Marketers’ Dream Demographic: The Smartphone Mom
Moms are buying iPhones at a rate faster than any other group. They’re also more likely to use smartphones to their full capabilities during any snippet of downtime—browsing for a nephew’s birthday present, updating family …
Can sovereign defaults tank the global economy?
Investors are running for the hills these days, shaken to the core by fears that sovereign defaults will roil global markets and derail the shaky recovery. They have a lot to worry about. European leaders will gather for an emergency meeting on Thursday to try to finally hammer out an agreement on a second bailout of tottering Greece – …
Consumer Debt: How Do You Compare?
After cutting back for three years, Americans are feeling more relaxed about borrowing and have started increasing their debt levels again. Is that smart? And how does your own financial situation compare?
Can Banks Lower Crime Rates (and Increase Home Values)?
Man Gets $330,000 Home for $16
Thanks to a little-known Texas law, a man found an abandoned $300,000 home, moved his stuff in and filled out some paperwork. It cost him $16. Now, apparently he’s a homeowner.
Surprise, U.S. Debt is Falling
Is debt in the U.S. rising or falling?
If you have been following the fight in Washington about the debt ceiling and whether the US should be allowed to borrow more money, the answer probably seems obvious. But the obvious answer, as usual, is wrong. The U.S., when you look at our overall debt, is in a much better position that the …
The Sneaky Art of Getting Consumers to Spend More at the Supermarket
Every shopper should know that when a grocery store advertises a “10 for $10” sale price, it’s usually not necessary to buy ten items in order to get them at $1 apiece. You could buy 7 for $7, or 2 for $2, or even 16 for $16 if …
It’s a Deal: Extra 40% Off at Coldwater Creek
Already-discounted apparel and merchandise in Coldwater Creek’s outlet section is being marked down by an additional 40% for purchases made by Tuesday, July 19. Use the coupon code AFLC782 to get free shipping as well.
Richard Cordray, Top Consumer Advocate Nominee, in 10 Quotes
President Obama nominated Richard Cordray, the former attorney general of Ohio, to officially have your back. If and when Cordray is confirmed, he’ll run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the agency created last summer to …
Mastering the Art of the Informational Interview
Finding a job in this economy can be tough. Competition is fierce, and even if you have the skills, it can be a challenge to make yourself known to the right people. To gain an edge over other applicants, Michael Hampton, Director of Career Development and Services at Linfield College, recommends that job-seekers master the art of the …
I Hate My Job and I Don’t Know What to Do About It
How do you leave a job you can’t stand so you can pursue a career you love? We try to tackle that and the problem of getting a job in the legal field.