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.

Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 7, 2011
Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 7, 2011

on April 7, 2011

In today’s news: The government may not be able to pay employees, the unemployment rate is down, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau needs protection from Republicans, solar energy heats up, and Toyota hybrids get help from Microsoft.

Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 6, 2011
Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 6, 2011

on April 6, 2011

In today’s news: The federal government approaches the 11th hour of budget negotiations, Republicans want to cut even deeper, U.S. factories get work from Japan, baby boomers fret about retirement, and the Fed might hike interest rates.

Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 5, 2011
Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 5, 2011

on April 5, 2011

In today’s news: The federal government is reaching a debt limit, McDonald’s will go on a one-day hiring spree, oil prices reach yet another new high, bankruptcies reach a new low, and Citibank makes a change that helps customers, for a change.

Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 4, 2011
Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 4, 2011

on April 4, 2011

In today’s news: CEOs are making more, employees are not, small car sales are up, so are service jobs, and a new computer virus is spreading fast.

Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 1, 2011
Money in a Minute: Headlines for April 1, 2011

on April 1, 2011

In today’s news: The Dow Jones does its best of the millennium, there’s a double shot of good economic news, not-so-good news in home sales, meat is costing more, and healthcare costs for seniors may be dropping soon.

Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 31, 2011
Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 31, 2011

on March 31, 2011

In today’s news: Bank bailout rakes in the cash, American Airlines cancels flights to Japan, CEOs say they’re hiring again, Congress is taking a swipe at consumer interests, and Amazon puts its head in the cloud.

Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 30, 2011
Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 30, 2011

on March 30, 2011

In today’s news: The federal government’s financial overhaul will cost nearly $1 billion, Super Bowl quarterbacks head to court, a bad smell leads to a Tylenol recall, the United States falls behind in clean-enery spending, and impostor scams keep climbing.

Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 29, 2011
Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 29, 2011

on March 29, 2011

In today’s news: More bad auto news from Japan, Americans don’t like either party’s budget plans, Wal-Mart faces the biggest class-action lawsuit ever, consumer spending creeps up, and more homes are under contract.

Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 28, 2011
Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 28, 2011

on March 28, 2011

In today’s news: Japan’s disaster gets a dollar figure, debit rewards programs get a deadline, the stock market rallies, Aflac wants you to quack, and you can’t get an iPad outside of America.

Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 25, 2011
Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 25, 2011

on March 25, 2011

In today’s news: Oil prices surge to 30-month high, new home sales hit an all-time low, medical marijuana is a smokin’ business, a drought in Texas could rain on food prices, and the average American family lost more than 20 percent of their net worth between 2007 and 2009.

Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 24, 2011
Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 24, 2011

on March 24, 2011

In today’s news: Toyota workers in America may lose work because of Japan’s crisis, Google’s plan for a free online library is temporarily foiled, high vegetable prices should come down soon, drug prices are skyrocketing, and Barnes & Noble can’t find a buyer.

The 5 Best and 5 Worst Places to Live for Online Shopping
The 5 Best and 5 Worst Places to Live for Online Shopping

on March 24, 2011

Buying online isn’t just about the websites you click on. Where you live affects both the price you pay and the time it takes to get the goods.

Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 23, 2011
Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 23, 2011

on March 23, 2011

In today’s news: Japan’s earthquake shakes up semiconductor production, Americans are living longer, the economy may really be getting better, and Sprint appeals to Congress, bosses, and parents of teenagers.

4 Ways to Keep Reading The New York Times Free
4 Ways to Keep Reading The New York Times Free

on March 23, 2011

The New York Times is now charging for digital content for non-subscribers. But with a little ingenuity, there are ways to scale the pay wall.

8 Tips to Be a Better Boss
8 Tips to Be a Better Boss

on March 22, 2011

If you think you’d be a better boss than the one you have now, know what you’re getting into before stepping on that first rung of the management ladder.

Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 22, 2011
Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 22, 2011

on March 22, 2011

In today’s news: Japan’s radiation-spewing reactors get power but not repairs, hybrid cars made in Japan are selling fast, AT&T’s merger with T-Mobile might help its customers (or it might not), Sprint and Google team up, and home sales – and prices – are down.

Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 21, 2011
Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 21, 2011

on March 21, 2011

In today’s news: Will cars from Japan be radioactive? How high can gas prices climb? Why is Starbucks raising its prices?

Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 18, 2011
Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 18, 2011

on March 18, 2011

In today’s news: Inflation is low yet prices are still climbing, U.S. manufacturing keeps improving, Visa will allow personal payments, Californians won’t face 59-percent health insurance hikes, and Lincoln is deemed the most dependable car manufacturer.

Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 17, 2011
Money in a Minute: Headlines for March 17, 2011

on March 17, 2011

In today’s news: U.S. natural gas prices won’t be affected by Japan’s nuclear crisis, Honda recalls some Civics, Republicans don’t like Obama’s consumer protection plans, food prices skyrocket, and $5 ATM fees may be right around the corner.

Do-It-Yourself Dentistry: Never a Good Idea
Do-It-Yourself Dentistry: Never a Good Idea

on March 10, 2011

Guess what? Super Glue and your teeth are not a good combination. That might sound obvious, but apparently it’s not to a lot of Americans. Instead, here’s some good advice…

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