There are plenty of paying gigs to be found in online marketplaces, where employers hire freelancers to complete quick mini-tasks like transcribing interviews, verifying info listed on websites, and committing quasi-plagiarism. The only problem with this system—well, the only problem besides the plagiarism—is that even the most …
Behind Egypt’s revolt: A dictatorship without development
I was in Cairo in November, and a friend, Hasan, was kind enough to invite us to his house for dinner. Hasan is not a member of the super elite, but he’s not among the poorest in Egypt either. (His daughter has a new Samsung smartphone.) Yet as we turned onto the streets around his apartment block, I was dumbfounded by what I saw – …
Are We Spending Too Much?
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Americans are, once again, no longer letting their meager incomes get in the way of a good trip to the mall. Consumer spending rose 0.7% in the last month of 2010. That was not only a bigger than expected jump in spending, but it was more than double the 0.3% rise in the month before. But here’s the problem: The income of …
Cheapskate Wisdom … About Real Estate Agent Commissions
“The standard 6 percent went out the window a long time ago.”
World Economic Forum at Davos 2011: Still Standing
It’s all change at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, as economic and political leaders face a future in which developed nations struggle to limp out of recession while emerging markets flourish. But those shifting …
It’s a Deal: JetBlue Flights from $29
Book tickets today only for discounted JetBlue flights such as Boston-Baltimore for $29 each way, Las Vegas-Long Beach ($29), New York City (JFK)-Boston ($33), Burbank-Las Vegas ($49), Fort Lauderdale-Washington-Dulles ($68), and New York City (JFK)-New Orleans ($94). Flights must be purchased by January 31, and the least expensive …
Three Quirky Consumer Phrases: ‘Android’s Law,’ ‘Conscious Spending,’ ‘Veblen Good’
What do these phrases mean? If you don’t know, there’s a decent chance you’re spending money foolishly.
The Great Coupon-Clipping Heist
Judging by the recent sharp rise in coupon usage, it’s clear that consumers understand coupons can save them money. If you’re willing to partake in less-than-legal activities, coupons can also help you make money—as the case of a Long Island mailman who earned $35K by selling stolen coupons can attest. Talk about “extreme couponing,” right?
164 Money Tips: Least Evil Banks, Frugal Household Must-Haves, and Whether $1 Foods Are Good or Gross
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So What’s the Recession’s Impact on Gen X and Gen Y Consumers?
“The younger generations continue to spend as if nothing happened.”
Need Cash? Wanna Pay Off Debt? Here are Three Money Moves NOT to Make
Some offers seem too good to be true. And generally speaking, they are just that. Here are three examples.
View from Davos 2011: How Would Clinton Create Jobs?
Bill Clinton wants to get you a job.
There is a debate about how much government can do to boost employment. If companies are uncertain about the economy, they won’t spend money and hire employees. Worse, if the unemployment …