What Do You Think About CVS’ Ban on Selling Cigarettes?

on February 5, 2014

The move by the nation’s second largest pharmacy chain means a $2 billion loss in annual revenue.

Cash, Credit or Bitcoin? More Merchants Are Accepting Digital Currency

on February 4, 2014

The number of retailers accepting bitcoins as payment is growing, and is expected to become much more common.

Cellphone Scam Could Cost You $19.95, Plus $9 Per Minute

on February 4, 2014

The calls often originate in the Caribbean or some other place outside the United States.

Credit and Debit Card Data Breached at Some US Hotels

on February 3, 2014

The hotel management company at the center of the data breach says it was limited to 14 U.S. hotels.

5 Tips That Helped Me Through New Orleans’ ‘Once-in-a-Decade’ Ice Storm

on February 3, 2014

The ice storm during my recent visit there could have made life a lot more difficult. Luckily I had taken precautions.

Do You ‘Manscape’? Gillette Has a New Product for You

on January 31, 2014

Procter & Gamble hopes to revitalize sales of its men’s shaving products with a razor designed for men who remove hair below the neck.

School Seizes Food From Little Kids With Unpaid Cafeteria Bills

on January 31, 2014

Two school district employees are now on paid leave over the incident at a Salt Lake City elementary school.

Amazon Considers Price Increase for Prime

on February 7, 2014

Amazon hasn’t increased the price of Prime since it debuted nine years ago. The idea of a price increase for its competitor makes Netflix happy.

Coming Soon to Your TV: Targeted Political Ads

on January 30, 2014

Those who subscribe to satellite TV will soon see political campaign ads that are meant specifically for their household.

Are You Ready for Mint Chocolate-Flavored Toothpaste?

on January 30, 2014

A new line of Crest coming out next month will offer flavors we don’t normally associate with toothpaste.

Fun Super Bowl Facts and Figures

on January 30, 2014

Here’s some fun stuff you can talk about with friends during the halftime show.

Obama Rolls Out New Retirement Plan. Will It Help People Save More?

on January 29, 2014

The MyRA program announced by President Obama is intended to help low- and middle-income Americans save more for retirement.

Wealthy Americans Rushed to Take Advantage of Huge Tax Break

on January 29, 2014

They thought the tax break on $5 million in nontaxable gifts would end in 2012, but Congress extended it and made it bigger.

Does That Bottle Really Contain Extra-Virgin Olive Oil? How to Tell

on January 28, 2014

A new New York Times illustration explains how “made in Italy” extra-virgin olive oil is doctored with cheaper stuff.

Cheating Spouses May Cost Employers $17 Million a Day

on January 28, 2014

It turns out that, particularly among those who use the Internet to cruise for love, cheaters are being unfaithful on company time.

Yes, Even a Klutz Like Me Can Walk and Type at the Same Time

on January 28, 2014

Is it possible to get exercise while working at a desk? I was walking when I wrote this article.

Should Walmart Pay More? Other Successful Stores Do

on January 27, 2014

Image the effect on the economy if Walmart paid its 1.4 million employees more money.

Netflix May Change Its Prices

on January 27, 2014

The company says existing customers won’t bear much of the burden when new pricing rolls out. We’ll see.

Why Do We Still Use Credit Cards With Outdated Technology?

on January 24, 2014

The recent massive data breach at Target has many questioning why U.S. credit cards haven’t switched to the more secure chip and PIN technology found elsewhere in the world.

Worst Job in the World? Oakland Raiders Cheerleader

on January 24, 2014

NFL cheerleaders always look so happy on the HDTV screen. It appears some have reason not to be.

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