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For These Pizzas, the Missing Ingredient is Convenience, CEO Says
Krystal Steinmetz on December 14, 2015
The new head of Pizza Hut’s parent company says speed and ease now matter more than food quality in the struggling chain’s bid to compete.
2015 Was a Depressing Year on Facebook
Karla Bowsher on December 14, 2015
This year has been punctuated by violence and upheaval, and Facebook chatter reflects that fact. Read the sobering list of 2015’s most talked-about topics.
Is Your ‘On-Time’ Holiday Package Delivery In Trouble?
Karla Bowsher on December 14, 2015
UPS and FedEx on-time delivery rates are down this holiday season. Is your package doomed to arrive late?
How to Prevent Stress From Triggering Alzheimer’s
Karla Bowsher on December 14, 2015
Older adults are more than twice as likely to develop an impairment that often precedes Alzheimer’s disease, a study finds. Here is what you can do to try to prevent such an outcome.
No Need for Panic: Your UPS Packages May Arrive by U-Haul
Krystal Steinmetz on December 13, 2015
The delivery company quells rumors that drivers in moving vans were terrorists or burglars posing as UPS employees.
Eat Up! United Is Bringing Back Free Snacks
Krystal Steinmetz on December 13, 2015
Sometimes it’s the little things that make a difference. The Chicago-based airline will restore free munchies in economy class, after hearing “loud and clear” from disgruntled customers after it canceled the snacks in 2008.
An Easy, Free Way to Turn Unwanted Gifts Into Cash
Karla Bowsher on December 11, 2015
For the two days after Christmas, eBay will waive fees for its Valet service. Find out how easy it is to get rid of unwanted gifts while making a profit.
Airbnb Hosts Discriminate Against Blacks, Study Finds
Karla Bowsher on December 11, 2015
A Harvard Business School study has found that some Airbnb members refuse travelers even though it often costs the hosts cash.
Apple Watch Prices Falling — Is New Version Coming?
Karla Bowsher on December 11, 2015
Best Buy and Target are now offering $100 discounts on the Apple Watch, spurring speculation that a new version of the wearable technology is on the way.
How to Keep the Holidays From Making You Furious
Maryalene LaPonsie on December 11, 2015
It’s tough to hang onto the holiday spirit sometimes — as a recent survey shows. Here are some strategies for warding off six common reasons for seasonal rage.
Is This Lie Costing You Thousands of Dollars?
Krystal Steinmetz on December 10, 2015
Millions of Americans either underestimate or underreport how much debt they have — often by a lot. It’s a self-deception that can be very costly.
Report: Wal-Mart Imports Have Killed 400,000 US Jobs
Krystal Steinmetz on December 10, 2015
The retail chain’s enormous volume of imported goods has taken a heavy toll on American manufacturing jobs over the past decade, according to this study. But some economists say it fails to account for jobs created by the massive trade in other areas.
Rental Crisis: Half of Renters Struggle to Cover Monthly Payment
Krystal Steinmetz on December 10, 2015
A new Harvard study reveals escalating rents are leaving a record number of Americans cash-strapped because they’re spending more than half of their income to cover rent.
Should You Donate to Wreaths Across America? A Lesson in Charitable Giving
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 4, 2021
On Dec. 12, about 900,000 sponsored wreaths were placed on the graves of veterans by a nonprofit called Wreaths Across America. Every wreath was purchased from the for-profit wreath company that created both the nonprofit and the annual event.
New Obamacare Fine Might Be Steeper Than You Think
Karla Bowsher on December 10, 2015
The average fee levied on people who fail to buy health insurance for 2016 is projected to rise 47 percent. Find out how much the uninsured might owe.
Free App Aims to Speed Up Checkout at Wal-Mart
Karla Bowsher on December 10, 2015
Wal-Mart is expanding its mobile app to enable customers to pay via smartphone. Learn more about “Walmart Pay.”
The 10 Most Reliable Car Makes and Models
Karla Bowsher on December 10, 2015
Foreign car manufacturers dominate the latest ranking of the most reliable vehicles. Find out who made the list.
Is Your Boss Sabotaging Your Company With Spy Tactics?
Dan Schointuch on December 10, 2015
In 1944, our government published a classified field manual for spies outlining ways to sabotage the companies of our nation’s enemies. Unfortunately, to many in the corporate world, many of these tactics could look strangely familiar.
If You Still Have These Old Toys, They Could Score You Big Bucks
Krystal Steinmetz on December 10, 2015
If you couldn’t bring yourself to get rid of certain toys, and they are now considered “vintage,” you may be sitting on a ridiculous amount of money.
The Murder Factor: What Homicide Does to Home Values
Krystal Steinmetz on December 9, 2015
A stigmatized property, one marked by murder or other heinous crime, typically sells at a deep discount, research shows. It could be a bargain for a buyer who doesn’t mind the dark history.
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