Author: Jim Gold
Black Friday 2015: Laptops as Low as $100, and Fierce Price Competition at Every Level
Jim Gold on November 11, 2015
Bargain laptops will drop to eye-popping prices of $99 to $149, predicts Dealnews.com, but even souped-up models will be unbelievably cheap this year.
Black Friday 2015: Getting the Best Deal on a TV
Jim Gold on November 10, 2015
Prices for big-screen TVs will drop to affordable levels, while smaller, 32-inch sets will hit the bargain bin, predicts DealNews.com.
It’s ‘Back to the Future’ Day: How the Movie’s Predictions Hold Up
Jim Gold on October 21, 2015
Oct. 21, 2015: Let’s see how well Marty and Doc fit into the real future as shown in the second film of time-hopping sci-fi trilogy. Plus, great ways to celebrate the day.
New Tesla SUV Equipped With Heavy Duty Tax Break
Jim Gold on October 13, 2015
If you can afford the accessory-laden electric vehicle, you may be able to drive it through the “Hummer Loophole.”
It’s Not All Fun and Selfies for Millennials in the Job Market
Jim Gold on October 6, 2015
Young workers portrayed as self-absorbed and coddled are in fact grappling with a tough, rapidly changing world, a new survey suggests. And they need help.
Thousands Cash In on Pope’s Visit
Jim Gold on September 24, 2015
Big corporations and individual entrepreneurs have prepared to make money on Pope Francis’ first visit to the United States.
Volkswagen Caught Cheating on Emissions Tests, Feds Say
Jim Gold on September 20, 2015
Nearly 500,000 diesel cars have devices that let them pass tests but pollute but during normal operation. Recalls, fines ahead.
Why Software Maker Pulled His Profitable Web Ad Blocker
Jim Gold on September 20, 2015
Many people find website advertising annoying — so ad-blocking apps are attractive — but losing ads could completely change what is available for a broad audience.
Business Travelers Dip a Toe in the Sharing Economy
Jim Gold on September 20, 2015
Security, privacy issues have led business travelers to stay with traditional modes of transport and lodging, but that appears to be changing.
Work-From-Home Scams Multiply: 10 Tips to Avoid Being a Victim
Jim Gold on September 16, 2015
If you’re looking for work you can do from home the opportunities are growing rapidly — but so are scams that could cost you money and worse. Here’s how to spot a dud.
How to Save $500 for Christmas Shopping
Jim Gold on September 14, 2015
A little planning now will lower holiday stress later and even save you money.
10 Automakers to Put This Crash-Prevention System in All New Cars
Jim Gold on September 13, 2015
Find out which makers will install Automatic Emergency Breaking as a standard feature, and how this technology could change insurance rates.
Hacker Easily Cracks TSA-Approved Luggage Locks
Jim Gold on September 13, 2015
TSA says the purpose of the locks was to provide peace of mind for travelers, but even that function is now in question.
Seattle Teachers Strike Puts 53,000 Students in Limbo
Jim Gold on September 13, 2015
Negotiations are to resume Saturday to iron out disputes over teacher pay and other issues. The city’s public schools have been closed for the first three days of the new academic year.
New Rules Will Boost Ailing Credit Scores for Millions
Jim Gold on September 10, 2015
If you’re an American with unresolved debt related to medical bills, this could be very good news for you.
Boomers, Gen Xers Say They Aren’t Fiscally Fit For Retirement
Jim Gold on September 10, 2015
Health and wealth rank high among concerns in a new survey of two generations closest to retirement age.
Don’t Let Your College Student Fail Money 101
Jim Gold on September 10, 2015
A new survey indicates most college students think they know more about how to handle money than they really do. Here’s how to educate them.
Tempted by the New iPhone? 7 Points to Ponder Before You Pay Hundreds
Jim Gold on September 8, 2015
Does the latest Apple offering have new features that justify the upgrade? Here’s how to decide if it’s worth it for you, and — if it is — ways to offset the cost.
Where Is Your Best Spot to Get a Big Job Done?
Jim Gold on September 2, 2015
For many people, too many darned distractions get in the way of doing important work during regular office hours.
9 Top Time-Management Mistakes and 10 Ways to Beat Them
Jim Gold on August 26, 2015
This is the time of year many of us resolve to buckle down and be more productive. Here are some of the secrets to making it happen.
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