Business
10 Stores That Will Be Closed on Thanksgiving, and 8 That Will Be Open
Krystal Steinmetz on November 15, 2014
If you plan on starting your Black Friday shopping early this year, take note of which retailers will be open (and closed) to shoppers on Thanksgiving.
Spotify Defends Itself After Taylor Swift Rejection
Krystal Steinmetz on November 12, 2014
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek is miffed that Swift pulled her songs from the music streaming service. Ek said Spotify is musicians’ ally, not their foe.
Half of Americans Have Lost Trust in Big Banks
Krystal Steinmetz on April 2, 2015
A recent survey reveals that while people are losing trust in big banks, they have lots of faith in credit unions.
Eaze, the ‘Uber for Pot,’ Delivers Medical Marijuana
Krystal Steinmetz on November 7, 2014
The Eaze app just raised $1.5 million to expand the technology for its front-door pot delivery service in California.
Amazon Prime Customers Get Unlimited Cloud Photo Storage
Krystal Steinmetz on November 7, 2014
Amazon’s Prime subscription now comes with another perk: unlimited photo storage on Amazon’s Cloud Drive.
Hey, Verizon, What Happened to Those Discounts You Promised?
Christopher Elliott on November 6, 2014
Verizon promises Allen Myers $35 in monthly discounts on his bill, and he has it in writing. So why isn’t it honoring its agreement?
Vast Empty Spaces in Once-Thriving Malls Being Put to New Use
Krystal Steinmetz on November 5, 2014
Struggling shopping malls are filling empty department stores with data centers.
Taylor Swift Breaks Up With Spotify
Krystal Steinmetz on November 5, 2014
The pop idol has pulled all of her music from the popular music streaming site.
Millennial or Gen X: Who Is the Better Employee?
Krystal Steinmetz on November 4, 2014
A new study indicates that millennials have better key skills, such as adaptability and creativity, than previous generations.
Starbucks Delivered to Your Desk? You Got It
Krystal Steinmetz on November 4, 2014
Starbucks’ food and beverage delivery service could be coming to your city in 2015.
Fast-Food Workers (McDonald’s Included) Earn $20 an Hour in Denmark
Krystal Steinmetz on October 30, 2014
While fast-food workers in the U.S. struggle to get by with low pay, the starting pay of their Danish counterparts is $20 per hour.
Government Sues AT&T for Allegedly ‘Throttling’ Unlimited Data Customers
Krystal Steinmetz on October 28, 2014
The Federal Trade Commission says AT&T’s unlimited data customers are getting greatly reduced speeds when they’ve used a certain amount of data.
Apple Pay Blocked at CVS, Rite Aid
Krystal Steinmetz on October 27, 2014
Just a week after its launch, Apple’s mobile payment system has been disabled by some retailers.
Are You Sick of Black Friday Sales on Thanksgiving Day?
Krystal Steinmetz on October 27, 2014
Although many retailers open their doors to shoppers on Thanksgiving, some merchants still recognize Thanksgiving as a holiday that employees should spend with their families.
Target May Be Starting a Free-Shipping War
Krystal Steinmetz on October 23, 2014
The retailer is offering free shipping through the holidays – no minimum purchase necessary. Will other retailers follow suit?
Who is the Richest Person in Your State?
Krystal Steinmetz on October 23, 2014
Wealth-X’s list of the richest people in each state includes 35 entrepreneurs.
MasterCard Introducing Fingerprint-Scanning Credit Card
Krystal Steinmetz on October 23, 2014
With added security in mind, MasterCard and Zwipe have created a contactless credit card with a fingerprint sensor.
‘Doctor’ Regularly Appearing on National TV is a Fake, Says Texas AG
Krystal Steinmetz on October 22, 2014
Texas is going after Lindsey Duncan for unlawfully referring to himself as a naturopathic doctor in order to sell nutritional supplements.
UPS Rates Set to Climb in 2015
Krystal Steinmetz on October 22, 2014
Like rival FedEx, UPS is planning to hike rates by 4.9 percent.
Bank With Citibank? You’re About to Pay a Lot More
Krystal Steinmetz on October 22, 2014
Citibank’s checking account fees are going up. On the plus side, starting in January, they’ll be offering free credit scores.
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