To judge only by cable news, the debt problem that the United States is facing threatens to destroy the entire universe RIGHT AFTER THE COMMERCIAL BREAK. But how bad is it, in historical context? And, more importantly, what's driving ...READ»
ATMs are challenging enough to use when you're visiting a different country. But imagine drawing money when you've never seen an ATM in your life, and compound that with the fact that you might not be able to read. NCR, a company that ...READ»
Digital currency Bitcoin is regulated by no nation or bank. Critics say it's used by drug dealers, legislators are threatening crackdowns, and some argue the whole idea is an utter scam. Sounds nefarious--but it's just like the history of "real" money.READ»
Leading Net radio service Pandora has just priced its IPO, ready to lead a nascent industry into the next phase. Here's how deal breaks down--and some interesting questions on the company's ability to compete with Apple, Google, Amazon, and Spotify.READ»
The idea of rapture is more complicated than your garden-variety Doomsday. Since billions of sinners and non-believers will be left behind on the now God-forsaken Earth, we'll have to deal with--and take economic advantage of--everything that the faithful who were vacuumed up into heaven left behind.READ»
Most of us are still working our jobs, waiting for our paychecks and hoping or wishing to someday be millionaires. The problem with that is that having the title of "millionaire" just doesn't hold the same oomph that it once did. Do we now have to shoot for billionaire status to really have "made it" in this world?READ»
In an attempt to thwart government counterfeiters, the government has designed a $100 bill even it can't print correctly. The redesigned C-note's February release had to be postponed after printing problems cause some bills to come out creased and partially blank. Here's a look at current U.S. monies, by the numbers.READ»
While the standard doctor-pharmacy model is still alive and flourishing throughout the civilized world, an uptick in online drug purchases has prompted the creation of an illegal cottage industry. Welcome to the world of counterfeit drugs, a $200-billion arena of deceit and high-profits.READ»
The U.S. and world economies have been showing signs of recovery. Unemployment is down and spending is slowly starting to go back up. The retail industry is poised for a big year following a strong last quarter in 2010. What are the keys to continued success?READ»
Freelance journalist, Brittany Glenn writes about current issues, trends and the economy for consumer and business-to-business magazines. She recently published an article in Promotional Consultant Magazine featuring Michael Maslansky.READ»
Wealthy female investors in the Middle East are increasingly focused on the environmental and social returns of their investments--not just financial returns. According to Gulf News, women control 22 percent of the region's assets, ...READ»
