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.
Wrapping Your Mind Around a Trillion Dollars
Michael Koretzky on May 24, 2011
These days Congress is talking about raising our debt ceiling to accommodate our 14 trillion dollar debt. But just how much is a trillion dollars? You’ll be amazed at just what it could buy.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on May 24, 2011
In today’s news: More tornadoes in the Midwest, gas prices are still slowly descending, Toyota doesn’t listen to anyone, a nasty fight is brewing over consumer protection, and IBM bests Microsoft.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on May 23, 2011
In today’s news: Raising the debt ceiling might not happen till the end of summer, states are cutting back unemployment benefits, small businesses are failing faster in some states than others, boating is riding a wave, and some tax refunds are delayed.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on May 20, 2011
In today’s news: Playboy goes high-tech, jobless claims go down, hurricane predictions go up, bread and cereal prices may go up, and home sales are going nowhere.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on May 19, 2011
In today’s news: Oil prices go up again but gas prices finally drop some, 401(k) rules may get stricter, the government wants your advice about mortgage paperwork, used car prices are revving up, and Android phones might have an awful flaw.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on May 18, 2011
In today’s news: Commodity prices go splat, gas prices aren’t dropping, economists are now pessimists about a recovery, a college diploma isn’t opening doors these days, and restaurants are making you pay through the mouth.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on May 17, 2011
In today’s news: A top Republican supports raising the debt ceiling, many Americans are spending less on their mortgages than ever before, the feds investigate Ford, female grads earn less than male grads, and lobbyists go to war over debit cards.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on May 16, 2011
In today’s news: Gas prices are fueling inflation, Obama will push for more oil drilling, big banks are imposing big fees, Social Security and Medicare aren’t so secure, and New York is sitting on a jackpot.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on May 13, 2011
In today’s news: Mortgage rates fall to a new low, the Fed chief warns Congress about the federal debt, jobless claims are dropping, 401(k)s are rising, and Facebook and Google go to war.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on May 12, 2011
In today’s news: The U.S. was “only” $40.5 billion in the red last month, March was the second straight month with more jobs, Chrysler is coming back strong, health care costs are still climbing, and the world is wasting a billion tons of food each year.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on May 11, 2011
In today’s news: Home prices plummet in big cities, Sony gets more bad news after their recent hack attack, Microsoft buys Skype, banking via text message, and GM goes from bankrupt to hiring.
3 Proven Ways to Shelter Your Finances in a Natural Disaster
Michael Koretzky on May 10, 2011
When a natural disaster strikes, you think first about the lives of those closest to you. But a close second on your list should be securing your quality of life – and that means your finances.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on May 10, 2011
In today’s news: Oil prices climb again, the public blames the oil companies, more homeowners are underwater, borrowing and lending are up, and Ford pickups might drop something important.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on May 9, 2011
In today’s news: Oil prices plummet but gas prices don’t, Honda will sell a car that runs on natural gas, jobs are finally coming back, Congress is spoiling for a fight over consumer protection, and oyster lovers may pay a lot more for their fix.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on May 6, 2011
In today’s news: Oil prices may be coming back down to earth, Americans spent a record amount on gas last month, the United States may soon steal manufacturing jobs from China, mortgage rates drop, and AIG is too big to fail but not too big to lose lots of money.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on May 5, 2011
In today’s news: Recent tornadoes may cost billions, the economy may be affecting fertility, rental car gas prices approach double figures, private employers add jobs, and Apple computers may not be as safe as they once were.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on May 4, 2011
In today’s news: Big Oil puts up a big fight to keep its tax breaks, TV sales are expected to plummet, Chase rethinks hiking ATM fees, Honda recalls more cars, and doctors are tracking hip and knee replacements to prevent recalls of their own.
5 Resume Mistakes Recent Grads Can’t Seem to Avoid
Michael Koretzky on May 3, 2011
Graduation Day is almost here, and you’re ready to conquer the world. But be careful: Rather than finding you work, that first resume may end up working against you.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on May 3, 2011
In today’s news: Osama’s death doesn’t pay off in the stock market but it might in reward money, American households are making a comeback, GM might have to issue a recall for SUVs, and manufacturing activity grew – along with the cost of raw materials.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on May 2, 2011
In today’s news: gas prices are pushing up other prices, Obama wants Big Oil to pay bigger taxes, electric cars will cause a shock to the power grid, Verizon warns its customers about privacy concerns, and the government might be wasting money on the Internet.
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