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.
10 Mother’s Day Gifts for Less Than $10
Michael Koretzky on April 29, 2011
What’s good about Mother’s Day is that gifts costing the least can often mean the most. How to make mom happy by using your imagination instead of your money.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on April 29, 2011
In today’s news: ExxonMobil cleans up, Bank of America hikes late fees, home sales defy the experts and creep up, the Texas drought worsens, and Wal-Mart is reloading on gun sales.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on April 28, 2011
In today’s news: Big Oil rakes in big profits, unemployment drops in big cities, Starbucks is now bigger than ever, electric cars are also safe cars, and space vacations may not be far off.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on April 27, 2011
In today’s news: Sony suffers huge hack, the stock market rebounds in a big way, lots of homes are for sale but not a lot for rent, Toyota issues a Tundra recall, Southwest gets permission to buy AirTran, and Facebook expands into shopping.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on April 26, 2011
In today’s news: Economists aren’t happy with the economy, new homes sales hit bottom and start a modest climb, banks get sued over their ATMS, wild Wi-Fi crime stories, and Obama’s health care reform is safe – for now.
10 Ways Getting Married Will Make You Richer
Michael Koretzky on April 26, 2011
What’s love got to do with it? Getting hitched can save you serious cash. Let us count the ways…
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on April 25, 2011
In today’s news: Most Americans want the rich to pay more taxes, many of them are avoiding the stock market, GM is once again on top of the world, the FAA has eye-opening ideas for fatigued air-traffic controllers, and gold keeps glittering.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on April 22, 2011
In today’s news: Experts say the economy is looking up as long as gas and food prices don’t keep going up, McDonald’s could raise prices if they do, Apple has raised the ire of privacy advocates, the Pentagon’s spending spree continues, and more Toyotas are recalled.
10 Ways to Save the Earth and Save Cash – and 3 Dumb Ideas That Won’t Save Either
Michael Koretzky on April 21, 2011
Friday is Earth Day: Here are some tips to save some green while you go green.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on April 21, 2011
In today’s news: CEOs make more than 300 times what you do, airlines will soon follow another new rule, bifocals go high-tech, ID theft protection companies exaggerate, and the price of college is a leading cause of dropouts.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on April 20, 2011
In today’s news: Your state of employment depend on the state you live in, more new homes are being built, gold cracks the $1,500 barrier, BMW gets electric, and computer tablet sales are set to explode.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on April 19, 2011
In today’s news: Economists are looking up, gas prices are still going up, the nation’s credit ratings might go down, the FBI shuts down poker websites, and robots brave Japan’s nuclear stations.
Money in a Minute: Special Tax Edition
Michael Koretzky on April 19, 2011
As you probably already know, yesterday was Tax Day. Here are the most interesting headlines about income taxes from around the web.
Money in a Minute: Headlines From Around the Web
Michael Koretzky on April 18, 2011
In today’s news: Saudis cut oil production, Greenspan says tax cuts need to lapse, Bank of America isn’t banking on big profits, e-books outsell paper ones, and a list of cars that go fast for cheap.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 15, 2011
Michael Koretzky on April 15, 2011
In today’s news: More Americans than ever aren’t saving for retirement, more aren’t working, foreclosures are down, prepaid card usage is up, and the white iPhone may finally arrive.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 14, 2011
Michael Koretzky on April 14, 2011
In today’s news: Obama promises to cut trillions, one in six Americans are on the federal dole, more jobs are being posted than in years, stores report slightly higher sales, and the government may force airlines to pay for your lost luggage.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 13, 2011
Michael Koretzky on April 13, 2011
In today’s news: Car sales are climbing, housing is still a good investment, the IRS gets generous, banks are anything but generous, and the iPhone gets a new challenger.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 12, 2011
Michael Koretzky on April 12, 2011
In today’s news: A Republican budget-cutting plan is criticized by another Republican, gas consumption drops as gas prices climb, Amazon will sell a cheaper Kindle – with a catch – Nissan’s electric cars need a jolt, and Wal-Mart cuts prices.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 11, 2011
Michael Koretzky on April 11, 2011
In today’s news: The government avoid a shutdown, China is running a trade deficit, governors are unpopular when they cut spending, BP is back, and more retirees are living together.
Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 8, 2011
Michael Koretzky on April 8, 2011
In today’s news: An aftershock in Japan is felt in U.S. markets, a looming government shutdown won’t save money, Americans aren’t dropping their shopping, unemployment fell yet again, and the FCC wants you to roam on your phone.
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