Burning Innovation (Bobby Yip/REUTERS)
I’ve always assumed that the future of the American economy relies on its continued edge in innovation. Well-designed, high-tech products from smart, creative companies, like the iPhone from Apple, would ensure that the U.S. could compete with and stay ahead of China and India. Of course, …
Many foreclosures sales are on hold (Robert Galbraith/REUTERS)
A number of market watchers and housing analysts are saying that a recent real estate ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Court could be a big boon for the housing market. While the ruling may reduce the number of houses for sale for the next few months, it’s not clear …
Find out how directly from the source—a doctor.
To avoid overpaying for wine, start by ignoring the restaurant sommelier trying to make you look like a tightwad for not falling for his upselling techniques.
During a sale in which tickets must be purchased by January 13, JetBlue offers fares such as $29 between Fort Lauderdale and Nassau, Bahamas, $39 (Boston-Washington, D.C.), $44 (Raleigh-Boston, Long Beach-San Francisco), $69 (New York-New Orleans), $99 (New York-Bermuda, Austin-Long Beach), and $119 (San Francisco-Boston). A seven-day …
When the iPhone was introduced in 2007, it sold for $399. A couple months later, you could buy one for half that. Some iPhone models later dropped to $99, and now AT&T is selling the iPhone 3GS for the enticing price of $49. Sounds like an amazing deal.
China’s Vice Premier Li Keqiang has been on a shopping spree in Europe – not for fine French wine or the latest Italian fashions, but for greater influence. Just as Europe is desperate for a new source of ready cash, Li has offered up some of China’s vast hoard of reserves to support the struggling euro zone through its debt …
This week’s tip roundup includes things you must do (find a checking account that doesn’t charge fees), products that come with less “product” than they used to (like Häagen-Dazs), and coupons you probably don’t use but should.
“For my father, and the generation or two that grew up with him, there’s nothing new about the ‘new’ normal. In fact, it’s old hat.”
Job seekers fill out applications (Mike Segar/REUTERS)
Being a temp is never easy. December was no different.
Friday’s job report left many economy watchers scratching their heads. The report showed a much bigger drop in the unemployment rate than was expected in December. The number dropped to 9.4%, from 9.8% the month before. That …
All merchandise sold at the Hickory Farms website, including gift baskets, sausages and cheese, fruit, candy, hams and turkeys, is currently marked down by 75% off the original price you would have paid a couple weeks ago.
Why are people so uncomfortable giving the most useful, most practical, and arguably most fun gift of all?
