Jim Gold
FTC Orders Refunds for Customers Duped by ‘Speech’ Pills
Jim Gold on August 24, 2015
Dietary supplements were marketed as treatment for kids’ speaking disorders associated with autism. Sound too good to be true?
Most Working Parents Say They Work From Desire, Not Just Need
Jim Gold on August 24, 2015
A survey challenges the assumption that parents seeking work flexibility aren’t truly committed to their careers.
E-Coupons, Apps, Loyalty: 11 Tips to Maximize Grocery Savings
Jim Gold on March 4, 2021
Here’s a rundown of the savings and discounts you can get at the supermarket checkout. Mix and match to bag serious savings.
Can New Rules Keep Financial Advisers on Your Side?
Jim Gold on August 3, 2015
Rules being debated on Capitol Hill could affect your retirement investments.
Consumers Bilked in Credit Card Rate Scam to Get Refunds
Jim Gold on August 3, 2015
FTC finds telemarketer Innovative Wealth Builders and partner company IRN Payment Systems a little too innovative in their pursuit of profits.
AT&T Rolling Out Cut-Rate Deal Bundling DirecTV and Wireless
Jim Gold on August 3, 2015
With its takeover of DirecTV, AT&T is taking on cable rivals with a television-plus-wireless deal it says will add up to big savings for customers.
Top 25 Companies With the Most Work-From-Home Jobs
Jim Gold on August 3, 2015
Thinking about working from home? Here are the top 25 employers with the most available remote positions, according to FlexJobs.
Tricks of the Trade: Secrets the Cruise Lines Don’t Want You to Know
Jim Gold on July 24, 2015
Cruise ships remain hugely popular getaways, but confusing pricing and nickel-and-dime fees can dampen the experience. Try these tips to help you save on the high seas.
7 Work-From-Home Hacks to Keep Your Job on Track
Jim Gold on July 23, 2015
Working from home may sound ideal, but you need to plan ways to avoid distractions (pets, visitors, snacks, chores … ) and stay focused on your job.
Find a Real Work-From-Home Job (and Sidestep Scams)
Jim Gold on July 9, 2015
Whether you want to telecommute or launch a sharing-economy business, there are plenty of opportunities to work from home — and many ways to get ripped off.
Obamacare Insurers Seek Big Rate Hikes
Jim Gold on July 7, 2015
More people who bought health insurance through Obamacare were sicker than expected, insurers say, and now they want to boost their rates.
Government Goes After Company Scamming Seniors, Again
Jim Gold on July 6, 2015
A medical alert company persisted in tricking elderly customers into purchases through deceptive robocalls despite an earlier legal challenge.
Coffee Drinkers, Prepare for a Price Jolt
Jim Gold on July 6, 2015
Starbucks raises prices as the cost of coffee beans drop. What’s up with that?
Cat Videos Really Do Help Us Lick the Blues
Jim Gold on June 25, 2015
Watching cat videos is not just an epic waste of time, it turns out. Here’s why.
Retailers Pull Confederate Flag Merchandise
Jim Gold on June 23, 2015
Following Wal-Mart’s lead, retailers including Amazon, Etsy and eBay pull Confederate flags and merchandise emblazoned with its image.
Amazon Deploys New Weapon in War on Phony Reviews
Jim Gold on June 23, 2015
Months after suing three firms it said faked product reviews, Amazon turns to artificial intelligence to keep it real for shoppers.
Home-Buying 101 – How to Pick the Right Pros
Jim Gold on June 15, 2015
You’ll need to hire the right team to help you purchase the home of your dreams, especially as competition for good properties heats up.
Telecommuting Jobs: Not Just for Worker Bees Anymore
Jim Gold on June 15, 2015
Work-from-home job postings bust myths about who can telecommute and save money.
Cut College Costs With Strategic Use of MOOCs
Jim Gold on June 3, 2015
Experts see massive open online courses as the key to changing the university landscape and, potentially, creating greater social mobility.
Seeking Sanity? 10 Surprising Work-From-Home Jobs
Jim Gold on May 21, 2015
If you’re in the market for work-life balance, you’re in luck. A growing number of flexible positions make it easier to mesh income-generating activities with family and fun.
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