Business
Study Says We’re Much Smarter Shoppers Now
Guest Blogger on December 13, 2013
The study demonstrates that marketers have lost a lot of their power over our purchasing decisions. This is great news.
What the New Volcker Rule Means in Plain English
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 11, 2013
The much-discussed Volcker Rule has now become a reality. Here’s what you need to know to understand where it came from and what it means.
Looking for the Best Online Deals? They’re Closer Than You Think
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 10, 2013
We just added something you’re going to like: the best deals available online, listed by category and sortable by how hot they are.
Fast-Food Workers Aren’t the Only Ones Costing Taxpayers Money
B.T. Ballenger on December 6, 2013
About a third of bank tellers nationwide receive some kind of public assistance to make up for their low wages.
Big Banks Fined Billions for Rigging Interest Rates
B.T. Ballenger on December 5, 2013
For the first time, American banks are fined too — but not much, in comparison with the European ones.
Here’s Who Made Consumer Reports’ Nice and Naughty List
B.T. Ballenger on December 3, 2013
Which store penalizes you for too many returns? And which one will let you retroactively apply coupons? Find out.
Amazon Explores Super-Fast Drone Delivery
B.T. Ballenger on December 2, 2013
In a few years, you may be able to get a package within half an hour of ordering online from Amazon. Hopefully it doesn’t land on your head.
Pizza Hut Manager Says He Was Fired for Refusing to Open on Thanksgiving
B.T. Ballenger on November 27, 2013
Bucking the trend to open for business on the traditional family holiday apparently can have severe consequences. Is this right?
The 5 Most-Shoplifted Products
B.T. Ballenger on November 27, 2013
What do people like to steal? Things that are easily hidden, or things they want to hide.
10 Stores You Won’t Find Open on Thanksgiving
B.T. Ballenger on November 26, 2013
While many of the biggest retailers will be open Thanksgiving Day, some are sticking to tradition.
Walmart Thanksgiving Pay: Sounds Good, But…
B.T. Ballenger on November 23, 2013
The company cuts hours for the holidays, and then bases bonuses on those reduced hours. Is it fair?
The Marlboro Man’s About to Go Electronic
B.T. Ballenger on November 22, 2013
Cigarette maker Philip Morris is betting big on e-cigs and launching a line of “Reduced-Risk” products next year. Would you use them?
Love Electronics? You’re Entering Hog Heaven
B.T. Ballenger on November 22, 2013
Best Buy and Walmart have both said making sales is more important than making money right now. Get ready for the 2013 electronics price war.
Kmart Enters Rent-to-Own Business, Charges 100 Percent Interest
B.T. Ballenger on November 21, 2013
Can’t afford all the things you want? Kmart’s here to help, by charging you even more for them.
Walmart Employees Holding Food Drive — For Walmart Employees
B.T. Ballenger on November 20, 2013
Is it proof employees look out for each other, or proof that Walmart only looks out for Walmart?
If You’re Overweight or Smoke, It’s Going to Cost You
B.T. Ballenger on November 15, 2013
The Affordable Care Act allows employers to penalize people who don’t participate in voluntary wellness programs or meet certain fitness goals.
US Airways, American Merger Probably Means Higher Prices
B.T. Ballenger on November 14, 2013
The Justice Department is clearing the way for the largest airline in the world. It’s probably not great news for you.
Why Retailers Are No Longer Freaked Out About “Showrooming”
B.T. Ballenger on November 13, 2013
Retailers aren’t as scared of online shoppers as they were a year ago, thanks to revamped price-match policies and other improvements.
World’s Biggest Online Shopping Site Isn’t Amazon
B.T. Ballenger on November 11, 2013
Amazon doesn’t even come close. On the Chinese version of Black Friday, consumers spend more at this site than Americans spend anywhere online for Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined.
Report: President Obama Wants to Raise Minimum Wage to $10
B.T. Ballenger on November 8, 2013
Democrats in Congress have introduced a bill to increase the federal minimum wage to $10.10 over two years. Apparently it has the president’s support.
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