Author: Jim Gold
Jim Gold is a reporter and editor who's covered business and personal finance issues since the stock market crash known as Black Monday - October 22, 1987.
New Form of Identity Fraud Soars as Crooks Switch Tactics
Jim Gold on February 3, 2016
Now that new chip-and-pin credit cards are keeping our transactions safe, criminals are turning to another way to commit fraud in your name.
Meet the Butler Service for the 99 Percent
Jim Gold on February 3, 2016
A startup offers customers shared butler services. You can hire them, or they could hire you if you’re looking for extra cash.
Surveys Show How Debt Weighs on Romance
Jim Gold on February 3, 2016
If you put off talking about personal finances for too long, you could find your debt is a romantic deal-breaker, new surveys reveal.
Airline Passengers Land Free Snacks Again
Jim Gold on February 2, 2016
Complimentary treats are returning to a pair of major airlines. Find out why they are doing it.
Legal Recreational Marijuana Sales Near $1 Billion
Jim Gold on February 2, 2016
Legalized recreational marijuana sales are on a roll, says a new report. And sales are projected to keep growing in 2016.
New Tools Help Identity Theft Victims Fight Back and Recover
Jim Gold on January 31, 2016
It’s not a question of if but when you will become a victim of identity theft, officials warn as they offer consumers more help to ease the pain.
Beware the Perils of Crooked Tax Preparers
Jim Gold on January 31, 2016
Here’s what happens when corrupt tax preparers get your business (or your personal information) — it’s not pretty — and where to look if you need tax help.
Ex-NBA Star Marbury in Drive to Revive Cheap Sneakers
Jim Gold on January 31, 2016
Can a $15 pair of athletic shoes help stop a run of crime while making you run faster?
Snowed in? 10 Ways to Make Working From Home Workable
Jim Gold on January 25, 2016
Blizzards may keep many people home, but modern technology keeps them connected to work. Are you ready to plow through a snow day?
Could These 12 Weird Tax Deductions Save You Money?
Jim Gold on January 12, 2016
What are you missing as you figure out your tax deductions? An African safari, perhaps? The new swimming pool? Read on to learn about some of the whacky ways that have helped others trim their tax liability.
Report: ‘Clueless Generation’ Urgently Needs These 5 Money Lessons
Jim Gold on December 29, 2015
Many who continue to rely on the bank of mom and dad need to learn to stand on their own now that they are adults, buying homes and starting families.
How Other People’s Unwanted Gifts Can Become Big Bargains for You
Jim Gold on December 29, 2015
Many of the millions of returned gifts won’t go back on the store shelves from which they came. Here’s how you can find treasures among them at steep discounts.
5 Ways Your Grocery Shopping Will Change in 2016
Jim Gold on December 28, 2015
Grocers roll out entertainment, food and drink, technology and convenience as they try to lure customers to shop with them.
6 Steps to Help Keep a Lid on Your Prescription Drug Costs
Jim Gold on December 28, 2015
More of us are taking more prescription medicines, and their rising costs are a bitter pill to swallow.
Jobs Are Changing in Ways That Could Improve Your Quality of Life
Jim Gold on December 28, 2015
You could benefit as flexible job opportunities continue to grow, pushed by the demands of workers, especially the now-dominant millennials.
5 Attitudes Americans Hold About Christmas
Jim Gold on December 22, 2015
Christmas is coming, like it or not. Here’s a look at how Americans feel about the holiday.
Christmas Day and You Forgot the Ham, or Ran Out of Toilet Paper? Don’t Panic
Jim Gold on December 22, 2015
Here’s what’s open on Christmas Day. This year, the options go beyond 7-Eleven and Chinese restaurants if you need something, or want to eat out.
Shopping for a New Job in 2016? Retail Posts Grow, Change
Jim Gold on December 22, 2015
The retail industry employs nearly 16 million people to sell food, clothing, home furnishings and general merchandise to consumers and will be hiring through 2024, officials predict.
12 Awesome Gifts for Kids That Will Also Make Their Parents Happy
Jim Gold on December 4, 2015
There is an abundance of new games, puzzles, software and toys designed to be fun, bolster development and not end up as bits of useless plastic around the house. Here are some of our favorites.
Black Friday 2015: Shopping the Best Deals, Sector-by-Sector
Jim Gold on November 26, 2015
Our guide to the best deals on shoes, clothes, toys, electronics, household appliances and more; plus, which purchases are best left until after Black Friday, and the hot items that will disappear if you don’t act fast.
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