The dictionary defines mania as “excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm.” So in this case, it’d be an excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm for value. But is there anything remotely unreasonable about demanding good value when …
I Borrow, Therefore I Am!
A recent study led by Ohio State University Professor Rachel Dwyer yields a shocking, appalling, and mostly just terrifying conclusion: Many young people feel empowered by their student loan debt — and even by their credit card debt.
Demand for Student Loans and Car Loans Increases
According to the Federal Reserve, non-real estate consumer debt increased by $7.2 billion during the month of April, as consumers borrowed with abandon to buy cars and pay for college. Farewell, new-found thriftiness.
Why You Should Judge a Wine Strictly by the Label
Forget about grapes, varietals, regions, “good years,” and such. Forget about the input of so-called “wine experts” as well. You know you’re going to pick a wine based mostly on the label. And is that such a bad thing?
Conscious Spending Sets You Free
Not all spending is bad. When your spending truly reflects your goals, values, and priorities, it can lead to a more fulfilling life.
The World’s Dirtiest — and Best — Economic Crystal Ball? Iron Ore. Yes, Iron Ore.
Headlines were replete this week with talk of an imminent slowdown of the global economy. Combined with the pallid recovery of the United States and continued waves of debt crises in Europe, a lull in activity from Brazil to …
Debunking Our Most Crippling Economic Myths
To double dip or not to double dip. That’s the question flowing from Wall Street to Main Street to the White House and back. But whether you classify what’s happening to our economy as another “dip” or not, the pain of it all won’t be short-lived.
That’s the essence of this week’s cover story by Rana Foroohar. By parsing out five …
5 Ways to Stretch Your Summer Vacation Dollars
Fears of a double-dip recession are no doubt crippling a lot of people’s summer travel plans. Between small business owners who are canceling their vacations altogether to families planning yet another year of staycations, this …
Most Americans Aren’t Into the Idea of Paying Extra for Healthy Food
The majority of American consumers—and older folks in particular—say they aren’t willing to pay more for menu items that are good for them.
What Recovery? The Five Myths About the Economy
This is not your father’s recovery. It might not even be a recovery at all. For more, read this week’s cover story by TIME’s assistant managing editor Rana Foroohar on the state of the economy.
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Citi Data Breach: Are Hackers Getting Smarter?
It’s been a rough week for the banks. First, the Senate votes to go ahead with the debit fee cap that kicks in next month, then the Financial Times reports that hackers successfully broke into Citigroup’s North American card …