My mother drove her car through the back wall of her garage on Tuesday. Mom is widowed, lives alone, and struggles with mental illness. In the past few years, she’s become less and less functional, to the point where even the …
Top 10 Most Expensive Cities
The priciest city on the planet? It’s not New York. It’s not London. It’s in Africa, and you might not have even heard of it.
The new battle for Europe: Bankers vs taxpayers
Over the centuries, Europe has witnessed many major battles that determined the continent’s future. There was the 8th century battle of Poitiers that stopped the invading Muslims and preserved Christian Europe. Waterloo finally put an end to Napoleon’s quest for European dominance. And of course, the landings at Normandy. Now Europe …
Mad About Netflix Prices? Here Are Some Alternative Services
So you’re angry at Netflix over the recently announced price hike. Well, you’re not alone. But if you’re thinking about dropping the DVD-by-mail service to save money, here’re a few alternatives.
In Defense of the Town That’d Jail a Woman for Her Garden
The controversy over the woman facing jail time for planting a garden in her front yard hasn’t exactly been good PR for Oak Park, Mich., the city arguing that its codes ban the garden—and stipulate the possibility of 90+ days …
How to use Twitter to Make Millions and Beat the Market, Maybe
Step One: Follow lots of people.
If you want to make millions of dollars and beat the stock market using Twitter – the social media king of mini-messages – you are going to have to read a lot of tweets. About 100 million a week. That’s what a London hedge fund Derwent Capital Markets, which launched earlier this month, is doing. And it …
It’s a Deal: Extra 25% Off, Free Shipping at Dick’s Sporting Goods
Now through July 25, select footwear, apparel, and equipment already on clearance is discounted by an extra 25% at Dick’s. Combine the sale with the coupon code FSHJULY, and you’ll get free shipping as well.
Do You Need to Know What Your House is Worth?
Zillow, the third-most-visited real estate website in America, last month decided to spruce up one of its most popular features: its “Zestimates,” or valuations of what properties on its site are worth.
Government Pushes Online Investing: Savings Bonds Will No Longer Be Sold at Banks
The vast majority of U.S. Savings Bonds are now sold through banks and credit unions. But come 2012, the only way to buy these staid, safe-but-underwhelming products is via the Internet. The move is expected to save the …
Netflix Customers Outraged as DVD-Streaming Movie Combo Gets 60% More Expensive
Et tu, Netflix? Besides offering a great product with enormous selection, Netflix has gained legions of loyal customers over the years because of the perception this company was different. It was fair. It didn’t nickel and dime customers with late fees or hidden charges. It addressed problems quickly when customers complained. It wasn’t …
The Rebirth of the U.S. Auto Industry? Not So Fast
Over the past year, story after story has touted the rebirth of the U.S. auto industry. Ford Motors, which unlike General Motors and Chrysler survived the 2008-2009 crisis without taking bailout money from the federal government, …
Why Free Things Can Cost A Lot (And Make Your Brain Freeze)
News that Slurpee sales spike on days when 7-Eleven gives Slurpees away got us wondering why — well, it got our editors wondering why — and we think we have an answer. So, in this Mind Over Money post, we’ll explain how …