All Entries in the "Money&Business" Category
DEA wants to hire Ebonics Translators
It might sound like a punch line, as “Ebonics” — the common name for what linguists call African-American English — has long been the butt of jokes, as well as the subject of controversy.
The Ugly Truth: Why Big Spenders Are Terrible In Bed
It is a truism that most big spenders are showoffs; they feed off attention. Ironically, while your…
Need A Mortgage? Don’t Get Pregnant
Expectant parents shopping for a home are not the only ones concerned about the date of the baby’s arrival.
The Music Industry’s Funny Money
Still think a music career is an easy path to a rich life? Don’t believe the hype. A whole lot of folks have to get paid before the musician does. Check out the money trail.
Suddenly, Bank Account Was Gone
When Hope and Matt Hughes stopped for supplies at a pet store last month, they thought the trouble with their debit card was just a glitch. But it turned into a financial crisis.
Government Goes High-Tech To Redesign $100 Bills
WASHINGTON — The folks who print America’s money have designed a high-tech makeover of the $100 bill. It’s part of an effort to stay ahead of counterfeiters as technology becomes more sophisticated and more dollars flow overseas, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says.
The 10 Most Disliked Companies In America: Harris Interactive
How much does the public value corporate leadership? Harris Interactive’s latest corporate reputation survey, which measures how Americans view some of the world’s largest companies, suggests that a firm’s brand is even more closely tied to its leadership than many would assume.
Wealth Isn’t How Much You Earn
At age 25, Jim makes $100,000 a year. He’s constantly traveling for business. He has a large home in which…
Lenders Starting To Run After ‘Walkaway’ Homeowners
It’s a variation of “you can run, but you can’t hide,” in the case of underwater homeowners (those whose homes are now worth less than the remaining mortgage).
Postal Service Doing Away With Saturday Mail?
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service is increasing the pressure for dropping Saturday home delivery as it seeks to fend off massive financial losses.
