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Shiller's back, and he has more depressing news
Robert Shiller, the Nobel laureate who made his name predicting the housing collapse, suggests 2 things investors must do now.
Asia shares edge up, Greece uncertainty lingers
Most Asian share markets were fractionally higher on Monday following a record close on Wall Street, with investors cautiously optimistic the European Union would make progress this week on a debt deal with Greece.
White House Outlines Rules For Domestic Drone Use
An economic analysis of the rules was accidentally published Saturday, but has since been removed from a government website.
Ballers go geek: How the NBA is embracing tech
Miami Heat's Chris Bosh discussed Friday how technology and wearables contribute to his play on the court.
4 ways marriage can be a moneymaker
Many married individuals feel safer than singles when it comes to their finances. But financial planners say it may be a false sense of confidence.
Hackers steal $US1 billion from banks
A hacking ring has stolen up to $US1 billion from banks via ATMS and from their accounts - and the attacks are ongoing, a cybersecurity firm says.
TV Deal Widens Soccer's Wealth Gap
Last week, the English Premier League confirmed its status as one of the hottest commodities in sports broadcasting when it signed a $7.91 billion domestic-rights deal with BSkyB and BT Sport. The contract covers the three seasons between 2016 and 2019 and represents a 70% increase over the previous deal, which was itself a 70% bump over the one before. When you consider that the Premier League also expects to raise some $4.62 billion from its ...
Miami boat shows coast on wave of US recovery
Whether its aluminum fishing boats or mega yachts, one theme is prevailing across price categories at Miami's big shows: boat sales are back.
Europe's Biggest Bank Apologizes Over Tax-Evasion Claims
Britain's Treasury Committee has called HSBC's chairman and CEO to give evidence on the matter Feb. 25, Reuters reported.
Honda to slow U.S. output due to West Coast ports dispute
Japanese carmaker Honda Motor Co Ltd (7267.T) plans to slow production at some of its plants in North America due to a parts shortage caused by a partial shutdown of ports along the West Coast.
Hackers for hire: The 2015 way to snoop and even scores
Put aside the question of illegality. Much of what you will read about here is blatantly illegal and what isn’t unlawful, almost certainly is just plain wrong. That’s because right now, there are tens of thousands, maybe more, hackers for hire who are peddling their skills on the Internet. When the price is right, they are at your service.
The rise of the servant economy
If you hate doing your housework, you're not alone, but as it turns out, you have a lot of options for how to get your unwanted tasks off your plate. While the rise of these services means extra cash for people doing odd jobs, they also point to deeper, unsettling trends going on in the US economy.
A year ago on Unclutterer
2014 Essential gear for traveling with young childrenWith the Z 2010 Ask Unclutterer: Credit card clutterReader April asks how to control her credit card clutter that is overwhelming her. George Washington: Simplicity seekerGeorge Washington’s biography is a nice reminder that …...
Puerto Rico bids to become a new age tax haven
If you want your capital gains taxes to magically disappear, Puerto Rico has a deal for you.
Now playing on U.S. golf courses: Meth cooks, rattlesnakes
Real estate developers bet big on golf course communities in the 1990s and the 2000s, sparking a building boom that cratered in the recession. Now, amid a strong housing market that creates demand where the courses are located, they are working against zoning laws and deed restrictions across the country to shut down unprofitable courses and develop the land for new homes.
How to live at a slower pace in retirement
There’s no need to be productive in retirement, but you do need to avoid boredom.
What to buy during President's Day sales
How to take advantage of these patriotic price cuts.
Feel Hurried Because You Have No Time, or Because You’re Wasting Your Life?
“The feeling of being hurried is not usually the result of living a full life and having no time. It is on the contrary born of a vague fear that we are wasting our life. When we do not do the one thing we ought to do, we have no time for anything else.”
–Eric Hoffer, Reflections on the...
AmEx is losing its millionaires
The competition is increasing as New York-based AmEx struggles to boost sales amid a slowdown in customer-spending growth. Revenue rose 6.6 percent in the fourth quarter, falling short of its 8 percent goal, while customer card spending increased 6 percent to $268.5 billion, compared with 9 percent in the preceding three-month period. Expenses climbed to $6.3 billion as the company said it planned to cut as many as 4,000 jobs this year to improve efficiency.
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