The decline is the result of squabbling in Washington over raising the nation’s debt limit and a government shutdown that has dragged on for more than a week. The stock…
While it may be tempting to, once again, berate our fearless leaders over recent events in Washington, D.C., as I’ve been doing off and on for the past two years,…
Ferrell writes, shoots 70 rotating TV commercials
A fire that damaged a $70,000 Tesla Model S is raising some concerns about the safety of the electric cars. Many analysts, however, say investors and consumers shouldn’t be too…
Making health-insurance changes, including big premium and deductible increases when the rate of increase in health-care costs has slowed, creates a “messaging issue,” says University of Michigan business economics professor…
Several government economic reports, such as the monthly unemployment report, are being delayed because of the government shutdown. The delays could cause problems for economists and businesses who use the…
Wearable technology has been around for ages with items such as wristwatches, but experts say people are going to have adapt to the new technology that is beginning to take…
The average overdraft charge rose 3 percent in 2013, to a record $32.20, Bankrate says. The average cost for using another bank’s ATM rose 2 percent, to $4.13 – also…
Passengers happy to dig deep for iPads, hot meals, easy boarding
goodbye to frills as new boss plans minimalist envelope push
Magazine names local financial services firm best of rest
Merriam-Webster.com defines cash flow as the movement of money in and out of a business. What is often left unsaid when reading such definitions is that cash usually flows out…
Sandi Webster, owner of Consultants 2 Go of Newark, N.J., is getting help from her broker to understand how the Affordable Care Act will affect her business.Julio Cortez/Associated Press All…
The new Amazon Kindle Fire tablets are lighter than previous versions while still having processors that are three times faster than older ones.Ted S. Warren/Associated Press The engineers at Amazon…
The study released last week by the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project also found that another 9 percent of U.S. adults only use the Internet when they…
Americans are growing more concerned about hiring and pay raises with the private Conference Board reporting Wednesday that consumer confidence dipped in September to 79.7. That’s down from 81.8 in…
casual workers to face tougher time finding seasonal jobs
that powered revolution in industry losing economic viability
The nation’s largest drugstore chain said last week that it will send workers to a private health-insurance exchange where they will pick from as many as 25 plans instead of…
Employers say they’ll dole out raises averaging 3 percent in 2014, virtually matching annual increases in 2013 and 2012, according to a survey of more than 900 mid- to large-size…
This combo photo shows the zoom capabilities of three camera phones, from left, the Nokia Lumia 1020, the Apple iPhone 5S and Samsung’s Galaxy S4 Zoom.Anick Jesanun/Associated Press Over the…
The symptoms of financial stress can be many. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants says they include: A growing waistline, as junk food becomes a coping strategy. Diminished friendships,…
Many expect the Fed to announce today that it will reduce its $85 billion monthly bond-buying program. Wall Street is hoping for a small reduction because the bond-buying has kept…
