Content Published on Feb 01, 2012 - Business & Finance
- Straight About GaysIf we're really serious about getting out of this economic mess, we'd quit wasting time on the bigotry directed at gays. Let them live up to their full potential just as heterosexuals are encouraged to do.
- How We Turned the Tide on the RecessionThis articles tells how I and some others turned the negative of the recession into fulfilling careers.
- 5 Simple Things I Do to Secure My Financial SafetyIt seems like every time I watch the news or open the Internet, I’m seeing something new about identity theft or threats to the security of my personal and financial information.
- Deadbeat NationHow the housing crisis and concept of strategic default is showing the true character of 21st century America
- A Guide to Debt NegotiationDebt is an ugly and difficult mess to get out of-especially credit card debt. Follow a few of these tips to help get your head above the water.
- THQ Laying Off Over 170 WorkersTHQ, the video game company behind such hits as Darksiders and the Saint's Row trilogy, will unfortunately be laying over over 170 employees today, including the vice president of technology.Also published on:
- Yahoo! US News
- Setting and Surpassing Retirement Savings GoalsWhile a retirement savings goal is a must that doesn’t mean you can’t beat your own expectations, which is something I am proud to say I do quite often.
- Thinking Out Loud - Obama to Streamline Government, Power Grab or Disaster Waiting to Happen?The President has been making many moves to change but his end game is anything but obvious. Does he want to make changes because he's expected to, because he believes in them or because he wants to consolidate power?
- What is the Sharing Economy and Can it Work in Middle America?There's an old idea gaining new life - the idea that sharing what you have is better than spending to get more. But can a sharing economy take root in Middle America? Find out more about the sharing economy and what it means to you.
- How to Make Up for a Credit Card Late FeeIf a credit card payment was late by mistake, it is possible to make up for the fee. Those that feel cheated by a simple error can recoup their losses using one or more of these easy methods.
- Saving Money Means More Room in My MailboxLess mail means fewer bills, fewer packages, fewer magazines, etc. So, less mail is actually a symptom of saving money.
- I GOT CREDIT ISSUES! How to Clean Up an Maintain Good CreditThis is a guide on how to clean up and improve your credit and debt for a better quality of life and freedom!
- Why Chinese Fast Food Restaurants Struggle in Large Cities: A Case StudyCountry Style Cooking Restaurant China Co (NYSE: CCSC), succeeded in building a name for itself in Chongqing and Sichuan, but failed in its plans to enter Shanghai. A case study of success and failure in China's fast food industry.
- On the Record: Jorge Padron CigarsPresident of family-owned Padron Cigars was recently at NYC cigar retailer Nat Sherman. We spoke about market pressures, legislation, and why cigar smokers should not be lumped in with cigarette smokers.
- My Journey into Smartphones and BackThe iPhone and Android phones promise much, but they cannot fulfill their promises. The Smartphone has started a revolution that only a tablet can finish.
- State and Local Tax Obligations for Small BusinessesSmall business tax obligations vary by state and, within a state, by locality. Nevertheless, based on my experience, here are a few state and local tax obligations that might apply to your business and that can be confusing.
- Smallest US Cattle Herd Since 1952 Likely to Send Beef Prices SkyrocketingThe US Department of Agriculture has released a report detailing the serious shortage of beef currently going on in the United States likely leading to huge price increases.
- Consumer Confidence in the United States: Where Are We Headed?An overview of the US economy as of January 2012. We look at two indexes which show two different views of consumer confidence. Both rose near the end of 2011 but they go in opposite directions after that.Also published on:
- Yahoo! US News
- First Person: How I Worked a Cable Bill Increase in My Favor, Saving $240I negotiated my way out of a $216/year increase on my cable and Internet bill, walking away with a bill that’s lower than it was before the increase, saving a total of $240. I did it and so can you.
- Things to Remember when Shopping for a Used CarUsed vehicle purchasing could be a fun experience. In the end, used automobiles often cost less than new cars.