Business
Median CEO Pay Hits a Record $10.5 Million
Krystal Steinmetz on May 27, 2014
CEO pay increased for the fourth consecutive year in 2013.
More Employers Are Relying on Part-Time, Contract Workers
Krystal Steinmetz on May 27, 2014
The increasing trend to fill jobs with part-time and contract workers worries economists and labor activists.
New Report Says Target Board Slashed CEO’s Pay
Krystal Steinmetz on May 20, 2014
As a result of shareholder anger, Target slashed Gregg Steinhafel’s pay by about $8 million. He’s since been let go.
2 Reasons Why Costco is Hammering Sam’s Club
Krystal Steinmetz on May 19, 2014
Walmart-owned Sam’s Club has been struggling recently, but Costco is doing fine.
$25 Minimum Wage? Swiss Say No
Krystal Steinmetz on May 19, 2014
Voters in Switzerland reject an initiative to implement the country’s first national (and the world’s highest) minimum wage.
3 Reasons You Need to Get Involved in Net Neutrality
Krystal Steinmetz on May 14, 2014
The FCC will soon vote on a plan to enable fast and slow Internet lanes.
Think CEOs Are Overpaid? These Guys Make a Lot More
Krystal Steinmetz on May 7, 2014
Hedge fund managers are raking in billions, even though many fell short of the market’s returns.
Few Americans Trust Big Banks
Krystal Steinmetz on May 6, 2014
A new poll indicates that half a decade after the failure of big banking institutions, Americans still don’t have confidence in them.
Ordering Mother’s Day Flowers? Read This First
Krystal Steinmetz on May 6, 2014
Consumer Reports compares 1-800-Flowers.com and FTD.com to see who comes out on top.
Worse for Workers Than McDonald’s: Subway
Krystal Steinmetz on May 3, 2014
Subway has the worst pay record in fast food, a new analysis indicates.
Now You Can Grocery Shop With Amazon Prime Pantry
Krystal Steinmetz on April 28, 2014
Amazon takes on grocery stores with its new grocery service for Prime members.
Mysterious Costco Code Really Exists
Krystal Steinmetz on April 28, 2014
Score some serious bargains at Costco by deciphering its simple pricing system.
Fast-Food CEOs Paid 1,000 Times More Than Their Workers
Krystal Steinmetz on April 25, 2014
America’s fast-food industry leads the pack when it comes to company-level pay disparity.
Hospice Is Now a $17 Billion Business
Krystal Steinmetz on April 25, 2014
The majority of hospices are now owned by for-profit companies.
Report: You’re Subsidizing CEOs’ Massive Pay
Krystal Steinmetz on April 24, 2014
A tax loophole allows corporations to deduct millions when they give CEOs huge stock options and other types of “performance pay.”
Lawsuit Says Buffalo Bills Cheerleaders Are Degraded and Underpaid
Krystal Steinmetz on April 24, 2014
The Bills’ cheerleaders are the latest squad to file suit against their team for demeaning treatment and unfair pay.
Amazon Inks Deal to Stream Older HBO Shows
Krystal Steinmetz on April 24, 2014
Amazon Prime subscribers will soon have free access to Sopranos and The Wire, plus a ton of other great HBO shows.
Amazon: Sales Tax Equals Sales Drop
Krystal Steinmetz on April 23, 2014
Researchers say Amazon is taking a 10 percent hit in states that are collecting an online sales tax.
Netflix Will Hike Subscription Rate for New Customers
Krystal Steinmetz on April 22, 2014
The company plans to raise its prices for its popular streaming service by as much as $2 per month.
General Mills Scraps Unpopular Legal Policy
Krystal Steinmetz on April 22, 2014
Following a public outcry, the food giant reversed itself on consumers’ right to sue.
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