Month: September 2012
Multiracial Population Growing
Brandon Ballenger on September 28, 2012
The group of census-takers reporting their race as both white and black is at 1.8 million, which is a 134 percent increase since 2000.
The Best Fast Food Restaurants
Brandon Ballenger on September 28, 2012
Who do consumers think have the best burgers, fries and shakes? What about value, service and decor? Zagat’s ranked it all.
Hiring Managers Prefer Ex-Criminals to Unemployed?
Brandon Ballenger on September 28, 2012
A new survey of hiring managers has bad news for the long-term unemployed: After two years, they’d rather hire a small-time thief.
Where People Spend Time Online
Brandon Ballenger on September 28, 2012
Americans spend an average of 29 hours a month online. Where, besides Money Talks News, do they usually go?
How Crazy Are the New Apple Maps?
Brandon Ballenger on September 28, 2012
Crazy enough for Apple CEO Tim Cook to apologize and tell you to use competitors’ apps.
6 Alternatives to the Nation’s Most Popular Brands
Angela Colley on September 28, 2012
Want to save money on beer, chocolate, cleaning products, or makeup? It’s easy: Just skip the brand names.
Robotic Job Creators
Brandon Ballenger on September 27, 2012
Can machines create American jobs instead of taking them away? Sure, Time magazine says – if they prevent outsourcing.
More Jobs Than We Thought
Brandon Ballenger on September 27, 2012
A revision to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ March jobs report says the economy gained 386,000 more jobs than previously believed.
Fake FDA Agents Scam Consumers
Brandon Ballenger on September 27, 2012
The FDA warns consumers about imitators threatening $250,000 fines and jail time.
Don’t Panic About Bacon
Brandon Ballenger on September 27, 2012
Bacon is not flying off the shelves, but its price will probably rise somewhat in the next few months.
A New Zit Zapper
Brandon Ballenger on September 27, 2012
Researchers have discovered a virus that destroys acne-causing bacteria without side effects.
How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Angela Colley on September 27, 2012
Find yourself running out of money before payday? Here’s how to spend less and save more without sacrifice.
Ask an Expert: Should I Buy Miles?
Jason Steele on September 27, 2012
When an airline offers miles for sale at a discount, is it time to buy?
5 Easy Steps to Greater Financial Security
Guest Blogger on September 27, 2012
Saving for retirement is really about small moves that add up over the years. Here are my five favorites.
More Peanut Butter Recalls
Brandon Ballenger on September 26, 2012
Alerts from three more companies warn about the risk of salmonella in their products.
Cocktail Pouches Gaining Popularity
Brandon Ballenger on September 26, 2012
They’re sort of like Capri Sun, except with booze. And Nielsen says business is booming.
Your Credit Score Could be Wrong
Brandon Ballenger on September 26, 2012
The U.S. government says your credit score significantly differs from what lenders see 20 percent of the time.
Google Maps Goes Underwater
Brandon Ballenger on September 26, 2012
Ever get lost in the Great Barrier Reef? Great news: Street View now has panoramic maps under the sea in some locations.
Rent-to-Own Laptops Spied on Consumers
Brandon Ballenger on September 26, 2012
A Federal Trade Commission complaint says rental laptops from seven businesses secretly stole personal data and photographed users.
20 Products With Giant Markups
Renee Morad on September 26, 2012
Everybody deserves to make a profit, but is it fair to sell something for hundreds of times more than you paid for it?
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