Business
FTC: ‘Free’ Products Aren’t Free
Krystal Steinmetz on October 21, 2014
The feds are cracking down on companies offering “free” trials and deceptive health claims.
Apple Pay Begins: What You Need to Know
Krystal Steinmetz on October 21, 2014
If you have an iPhone 6, you can now leave your bulky wallet at home and pay for many purchases with your phone.
Liar Labels: Is That Farmers Market Food Really Local?
Krystal Steinmetz on October 17, 2014
Unwitting consumers are often duped by misleading (or false) labels on food and drink.
HBO Without Cable: It’s Planning a Stand-Alone Service
Krystal Steinmetz on October 17, 2014
If you love “Game of Thrones,” but hate cable, HBO’s latest announcement may appeal to you.
What’s In McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets? Now You Can Find Out
Krystal Steinmetz on October 15, 2014
The fast food chain is trying to debunk food quality concerns with a new social media campaign.
LA Restaurants Charging 3 Percent to Cover Employee Health Care
Krystal Steinmetz on October 14, 2014
Many L.A. diners are seeing a new fee on their bill: a surcharge to cover restaurant workers’ health insurance.
What Your Tattoo Says About You – And Your Job Prospects
Krystal Steinmetz on October 10, 2014
Though commonplace these days, visible tattoos can still make it more difficult to land a job.
Hate Facebook? Say Hello to Ad-Free Ello
Krystal Steinmetz on October 9, 2014
Ello is a new ad-free social network dubbed the “anti-Facebook.”
Hey, Kohl’s, Why Can’t I Have Those Handbags at the Sale Price?
Christopher Elliott on October 9, 2014
Dolores Gillespie thinks she’s going to pay $12 for a handbag. But Kohl’s has other plans for her purchase. Who is right?
If Your Hotel Tries to Block Your Personal Wi-Fi, Show Them This Article
Krystal Steinmetz on October 8, 2014
The FCC fined Marriott $600,000 for jamming guests’ personal hotspots and charging them fees to connect to the Internet.
Don’t Own Any Bitcoin? Be Happy
Krystal Steinmetz on October 7, 2014
The price of Bitcoin is about a third of what it was a year ago.
800,000 Seasonal Jobs Up for Grabs: Here’s Who’s Hiring
Krystal Steinmetz on October 7, 2014
With 86,000 expected job openings, Macy’s leads the nation in seasonal hiring.
Here’s Why Your Warehouse Club is Giving Out Free Samples
Krystal Steinmetz on October 6, 2014
Costco boosts sales and store loyalty by giving away food samples.
ATM Fees Reach Record High, But You Can Avoid Them
Krystal Steinmetz on October 3, 2014
There are steps you can take to access your money without paying the costly surcharges.
New Pepsi True Sold Only on Amazon
Krystal Steinmetz on October 3, 2014
Pepsi is introducing a new stevia-sweetened, midcalorie soda, but it will be sold exclusively through Amazon, at least for now.
Walmart Offers an Alternative to a Bank Checking Account
Krystal Steinmetz on September 30, 2014
The retail giant will begin offering a low-cost checking account.
A Typo Can Get Your Resume Tossed in the Trash
Krystal Steinmetz on October 25, 2014
Google’s head of people operations details the five types of mistakes that will keep your resume from getting past the first review.
Does U.S. Bank Owe You Money?
Krystal Steinmetz on September 27, 2014
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered U.S. Bank to refund consumers $48 million for illegally billing them for services they didn’t fully receive.
Is an Unlimited-Vacation Policy Truly Good for Workers?
Krystal Steinmetz on September 27, 2014
Richard Branson offers unlimited vacation to his Virgin Group salaried employees, but it may not be as good a deal as it sounds.
Don’t Update Your iPhone Operating System (Yet)
Krystal Steinmetz on September 25, 2014
Apple yanked the first update of its mobile operating system software after users reported big issues with it.
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