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7 Spending Trends That Speak Volumes About U.S. Consumers
Krystal Steinmetz on March 24, 2016
From guns and pot (marijuana, that is) to bowls (instead of plates), what we buy reveals our shifting demographics and outlook on the world.
Target Deal Will Pay You — in Gift Cards — to Grocery Shop
Krystal Steinmetz on March 23, 2016
Need to stock your pantry for Easter and beyond? Buying from a selection of Target’s grocery items can score you $5 and $10 gift cards.
Alaska Airlines Offers a New Short-Cut Through Airport Security
Krystal Steinmetz on March 23, 2016
The airline is the first to allow its frequent fliers to redeem miles so they can scoot through the security line without removing shoes, jackets and belts. Is the convenience worth the cost?
The Top 10 Jobs Where Women Earn More Than Men
Karla Bowsher on March 23, 2016
The gender pay gap may not be as wide as it seems at first glance, new research shows.
Starbucks’ Baristas Spearhead National Food Donation Program
Krystal Steinmetz on March 22, 2016
The coffee chain will soon donate all of its unsold perishable food items to food banks across the United States. Find out why it’s not as easy as it sounds to give away surplus products.
Chipotle Rolls Out More Freebies to Woo You Back
Krystal Steinmetz on March 21, 2016
In an effort to boost its image and win back diners, the beleaguered Mexican chain is ramping up its free-food offers with direct-mail coupons and an online game.
Heads Up: FedEx Will Soon Expand Size Surcharge to More Packages
Krystal Steinmetz on March 20, 2016
The shipping company is adding a surcharge to more packages beginning in June. Find out which parcels will be impacted.
Want to Try Out Warehouse Shopping? Get a Free 90-Day Membership From BJ’s
Krystal Steinmetz on March 16, 2016
With nothing to lose and a chance to save by buying in bulk, this deal is a win-win.
Lord & Taylor Settles FTC Charges in Faux Fashion Posts
Krystal Steinmetz on March 15, 2016
The government considers the luxury retailer’s marketing campaign — including a paid article and Instagram posts that were not labeled as advertising — to be deceptive.
10 U.S. Cities That Have the Worst Traffic
Karla Bowsher on March 15, 2016
Drivers spent 8 billion hours in traffic last year. Learn why your drive time to work is probably getting longer.
‘Pay-by-Selfie’ Could Be Coming Soon to Your Amazon Account
Krystal Steinmetz on March 14, 2016
In the name of security, you may be winking, smiling or nodding your way to an online purchase in the near future.
12 Ways to Bust Through Procrastination and Get Stuff Done
Marilyn Lewis on March 14, 2016
Are delaying and foot-dragging keeping you from doing your best work? These strategies can get you to the next level.
Uh-Oh: U.S. Credit Card Debt Soars to $917.7 Billion
Krystal Steinmetz on March 13, 2016
Americans increasingly whipped out their plastic to pay for purchases in 2015, sparking concern by economic analysts.
Get a Free Cone From Dairy Queen, and Help a Kid While You’re at It
Krystal Steinmetz on March 13, 2016
Take advantage of Free Cone Day and help the DQ raise money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Daylight Savings Time Freebie at Caribou Coffee
Krystal Steinmetz on March 10, 2016
If just thinking about losing an hour this Sunday (March 13) makes you feel tired, take advantage of this offer for a free cuppa joe — and “spring forward.”
For American Women, Glass Ceiling Is Cracked, but Still Intact
Krystal Steinmetz on March 9, 2016
A new index ranks 29 industrialized nations on their treatment of women in the workplace. Find out where the United States placed.
Verizon Fined $1.35 Million for ‘Supercookies’ That Stalked Customers
Krystal Steinmetz on March 8, 2016
The FCC says Verizon violated the privacy of its users by following their digital movements without their consent and violated Internet transparency rules.
Apple to Pay $400 Million in Refunds to E-Book Buyers
Krystal Steinmetz on March 7, 2016
Apple has reached the end of the line in legal efforts to fight a lawsuit verdict that it fixed prices with book publishers. Find out how consumers will get their refunds.
Amazon to Open Another Brick-and-Mortar Bookstore
Krystal Steinmetz on March 7, 2016
The king of e-commerce is rumored to be planning scores of these physical bookstores, but this one in California is just the second.
Are USPS Postage Rates About to Fall?
Karla Bowsher on March 7, 2016
The cost of mailing a letter in the United States could soon decrease for the first time in nearly 100 years. Find out how much it might drop.
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