Business
Amazon Jacks Up Prime Fee to $99
Krystal Steinmetz on March 13, 2014
Amazon is increasing its Prime membership by $20, to $99 per year. Is it worth it?
Manufacturing Jobs Aren’t the Well-Paying Jobs They Used to Be
Krystal Steinmetz on March 12, 2014
The number of temporary blue-collar workers is soaring.
Who’s Got the Best Mobile Network? Here’s the Answer
Krystal Steinmetz on March 12, 2014
A new report outlines the pecking order of U.S. mobile networks. How does your carrier rate?
Is the New Bank of America Account as Good as It Seems?
Krystal Steinmetz on March 12, 2014
The new SafeBalance account, which costs $5 per month, won’t let you overdraw your account.
Has Bitcoin’s Founder Been Revealed?
Krystal Steinmetz on March 7, 2014
Newsweek claims that elusive Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto is a 64-year-old California man.
Survey: Big Banks Equal Big Fees
Guest Blogger on March 4, 2014
The latest MoneyRates.com Bank Fees Survey finds that large banks are leading the charge to higher fees.
Apple Fixes Security Flaw, Finally
Krystal Steinmetz on February 25, 2014
After four long days, Apple finally fixed a serious security flaw in its OS X software.
Exxon CEO on Fracking: Not in my Backyard!
Krystal Steinmetz on February 24, 2014
Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson has joined a lawsuit to block the construction of a water tower for a local fracking project. The tower is near his home.
Overstock.com Fined $6.8M for False Advertising
Krystal Steinmetz on February 24, 2014
A California court found the discount retailer overstated how much consumers would save. Overstock.com has said it will appeal.
Netflix, Comcast Reach Deal to Improve Video Streaming
Krystal Steinmetz on February 24, 2014
Video-streaming giant Netflix agrees to pay Comcast, the nation’s largest broadband provider, for more speed and better access for Netflix customers. Does that mean a price increase?
Gap Inc. Raises Pay; Will Walmart Follow?
Krystal Steinmetz on February 20, 2014
The retailer announced it will pay its employees no less than $10 an hour by next year.
After Fracking Explosion, Residents Offered Free Pizza
Krystal Steinmetz on February 19, 2014
Chevron sends gift certificates for pizza to 100 nearby residents after a fatal fracking well explosion and fire in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Gap Widening Between the Rich and Super Rich
Krystal Steinmetz on February 14, 2014
Income inequality between the top 1 percent and 0.1 percent has outpaced that between the rich and everyone else. Compensation for CEOs is a major reason for that.
How Much Did Medical Bills for 2 ‘Distressed Babies’ Cost AOL?
Guest Blogger on February 11, 2014
AOL’s CEO backtracks and apologizes for insensitive comments about how much the newborns of two employees cost the company.
Could the Post Office Make Payday Lenders Obsolete?
Guest Blogger on February 6, 2014
It’s been proposed that post offices provide financial services to those who now depend on payday lenders and check-cashing joints.
What Do You Think About CVS’ Ban on Selling Cigarettes?
Nancy Dunham on February 5, 2014
The move by the nation’s second largest pharmacy chain means a $2 billion loss in annual revenue.
Review: The Plum Card From American Express OPEN
Guest Blogger on February 4, 2014
This business credit card offers a significant benefit for those that have the cash on hand to pay early.
Should Walmart Pay More? Other Successful Stores Do
Nancy Dunham on January 27, 2014
Image the effect on the economy if Walmart paid its 1.4 million employees more money.
Target Drops Health Care for Part-Timers
Nancy Dunham on January 23, 2014
Those workers will now be eligible to buy health insurance on the online marketplaces, possibly qualifying them for a federal subsidy.
Big Banks Are Dropping Their Payday-Type Loans
Guest Blogger on January 21, 2014
Big banks are doing away with ‘deposit advance loans,’ which many have compared to payday loans.
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