Author: Michael Koretzky
Journalism is a profession of highs and lows. I've covered the 1988 Democratic and Republican national conventions, two space shuttle launches and one landing, and a jazz festival in Istanbul. Then again, shock rocker Marilyn Manson threatened to kill me, Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell called me an idiot, and Larry King told me my fly was down.
2011: A Good Year to Get a Job?
Michael Koretzky on January 6, 2011
The experts seem to agree: This year will be better for employment than last year. But how much better?
Total Recall: 3 Tips to Know When You’ve Bought Something Bad
Michael Koretzky on January 5, 2011
It’s both reassuring and scary that so many products get recalled – reassuring because someone is looking out for us, but scary because the number of recalls seems to keep going up. here’s what you can do to protect yourself.
When the Weather Changes, So Should Your Car’s Cabin Filter
Michael Koretzky on January 5, 2011
If you own a car made after the mid-90s, you have a “cabin filter” on your AC/heater. Few drivers know about them, but with winter here and the windows always rolled up, it could be doing you more harm than good.
How to Make Some Blood Money This Month
Michael Koretzky on January 4, 2011
January is National Blood Donor Month. Here’s how to give – and receive.
25 Toughest Interview Questions of 2010
Michael Koretzky on January 3, 2011
Think you’re fast on your feet? See how you do with the toughest interview questions asked in 2010.
Be Car-ful on New Year’s Eve – and Day
Michael Koretzky on December 31, 2010
Of all the big yearly holidays, more cars are stolen on New Year’s Day than any other. And New Year’s Eve is also in the Top 10.
3 Tips for Choosing the Right Doctor
Michael Koretzky on December 30, 2010
25 million people look for a new primary care physician every year. Whether you’re looking for a replacement, or just want to verify you’re currently in good hands, here;s what you need to know.
Top New Year’s Eve Destinations for Every Kind of Person
Michael Koretzky on December 28, 2010
Whether you’re extravagant or thrifty, a single guy or a family with kids, there’s a Top 10 list of New Year’s Eve destinations just for you.
White Pages and Yellow Pages Heading Into History
Michael Koretzky on December 28, 2010
The White Pages are fading while the Yellow Pages are fighting – but both are probably doomed.
The Short Answer: Quick Reader Questions of 2010
Michael Koretzky on December 28, 2010
As the year winds down, we catch up on our readers’ questions – especially the short ones.
It’s Official: The Word of the Year is “Austerity”
Michael Koretzky on December 27, 2010
How do you know 2010 was a rough year? Check out the words we looked up in the dictionary the past 12 months.
New Year’s Resolutions 2011: Richer or Skinnier?
Michael Koretzky on December 23, 2010
Next month, nearly half of all Americans say they’ll make resolutions to get both financially and physically fit – but most expect to fail at one of them.
Gas Prices Going Up Again – and This Time, They Might Not Come Down
Michael Koretzky on December 23, 2010
Gas prices usually spike during the summer driving season, not in December. But right now, a gallon has risen to $3 a gallon in some parts of the country. What’s going on here?
Consumer Reports Studies Women’s Underwear
Michael Koretzky on December 22, 2010
What happens when the famed research center studies women’s underwear with the same scientific rigor that it does cars and appliances?
What Women REALLY Think About Shopping – and Showering
Michael Koretzky on December 22, 2010
Sometimes, research surveys can be both amusing and enlightening. Like these two about women’s thoughts about shopping and showering.
3 Tips for Holiday Tipping
Michael Koretzky on December 21, 2010
It’s stressful enough (and expensive enough) just buying holiday gifts. But what about tipping all the people who provide you a service throughout the year? Here’s how to offer great gratuities without going broke.
Return Policies Hard to Locate This Holiday Season
Michael Koretzky on December 21, 2010
The Internet is convenient for holiday shopping, but it may be less so for returning unwanted gifts. Many big retailers hide their return policies, while some don’t list it at all. Others don’t allow gifts purchased online to be returned to a bricks-and-mortar store, and vice versa.
Coming Soon: Wallets That Stop You From Overspending
Michael Koretzky on December 21, 2010
Researchers at MIT have invented wallets that buzz, bloat. and lock up – all in an attempt to keep you from going broke.
10 Tips for the Sleep-Deprived
Michael Koretzky on December 20, 2010
Bosses should be losing sleep over a new study that shows 85 percent of office workers said they’d be more productive if only they could get more sleep. Here’s 10 ways they could.
My Fail-Safe Method For Getting Away with “Re-Gifting” This Holiday Season
Michael Koretzky on December 17, 2010
More than half of all American “re-gift.” The other half? Probably afraid of getting caught. But here’s a proven technique for not getting busted – and even getting patted on the back
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