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Share Now that the dust has settled on yet another holiday season, now is the time that we bask in our takings. Even though the holiday spending spikes that most businesses see during December have come to an end, big profits are still made thanks to the overwhelming popularity of gift cards in recent years. […]
Auctions are designed to drive up the price of something via competitive, real-time bidding. Some highly desirable items have reached astronomical prices before the hammer fell.
In the U.S., our dependence on oil not only makes for wealthy oil companies, it also supports our federal, state and local governments. Gas taxes add up quickly and some areas of the country are taxed more heavily than others. However, one surprising thing holds true: The government profits even more from our oil addiction than the super-rich oil companies do.
Do you have a small business owner in your life? Your client, vendor, lender, tenant, or even media contact could be a small business type. And don’t forget friends and relatives. Buying a gift for small business owners isn’t easy. How do you know what they need or want? Can you guess what they’ll appreciate […]
This is a blog post by Drea Knufken. What defined business in 2009? Bankers and bailouts, for one. The proliferation of social media. A radical shift in the ways we find and accept jobs. A redefinition of the real estate, credit, and media markets. In a word, 2009 was full of fluctuations. And nobody covered, […]
They may sit behind marble desks, wearing expensive suits, with their ties done up to 11 o’ clock – but that doesn’t mean they won’t… steal your cash! Here’s our rundown of the most mind-boggling financial crimes in history. 10. Martin Frankel Image via rediff Loot: $200 million + What He Did: In 2004 Martin […]
This is a blog post by Drea Knufken. To grow money, you have to know money. And to know money, you need to study it: Its movements, who’s making it (and why), who takes it away, how to keep it, and how to grow your personal stash. Unless you’re a child prodigy like Warren Buffett, […]
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Think your English Lit major will doom you to a four-digit income?Not so fast. According to the Department of Labor’s most recent mean wage statistics , a liberal arts degree can earn you a decent wage. Our list covers currently available jobs that offer high earning potential to people without a technical or scientific degree. […]
Ever dream of winning the lottery? The golden ticket holders on this list might convince you otherwise. Most of them either regret winning the jackpot, or admit it made their lives hell. Let them show you what the lottery could make you lose. 10. Callie Rogers Callie Rogers won £1.9 million (about $3 million at […]
This is a blog post by Drea Knufken. Economic downturns aren’t only about damage. Throughout recent history, opportunistic companies have taken advantage of downturns to launch brands that enjoyed success for decades to come. Using timing and ingenuity, these 9 successful brands turned downturns into windfalls. Rice Krispies More than 75 years later, Kellogg’s Great […]
This is a blog post by Drea Knufken. Scurrying to market yourself amidst stiff competition? Looking to gain new skills? Learning a new language will not only boost your resume, but will open you up to worlds of new contacts, prospects, and friends. Luckily, the days of dragging yourself to night classes may be over. […]
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Athletes may boast eye-popping sports abilities, but when it comes to money, their inability to control their bad spending habits comes out. More than two-thirds (78%) of former NFL players are broke or financially stressed after retirement, and 60% of former NBA players go broke five years after retiring, A very large number (78%) of […]
