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Black Friday 2015: Apple Store Takes Smallest Bite Out of Prices

Jim Gold on November 16, 2015

Apple iPads will be Black Friday door busters, predicts DealNews.com, but keep watch for Apple Watch discounts.

Black Friday 2015: To Save Money on Toys, Act Quickly

Jim Gold on November 13, 2015

Timing is critical when it comes to the best deals on toys. What’s hot and how to get it.

Black Friday 2015: How to Score the Best Gaming Deals

Jim Gold on November 12, 2015

It is a good time to bulk up your collection with the latest hits. Look for consoles that include free video games. If you have a console, you can get up to 50 percent off recent titles.

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.