Money Articles
‘Giving Tuesday’ Offers Alternative to Black Friday
Move over Black Friday and Cyber Monday. After the official start of the holiday retail season, charities and supporters are launching Giving Tuesday on Nov. 27 as the official launch of the giving season. … Read more
Stay Away From These Hotels
TripAdvisor, a travel Web site featuring more than 40 million traveler reviews, is out with its list of the 10 dirtiest hotels in the U.S. The dubious honor as the country's dirtiest hotel goes to the … Read more
Where’s My Tax Refund? There’s An App For That
Taxpayers can check on the status of their refund and find other tax information with a new app launched yesterday by the IRS. The IRS2Go smartphone app--available for the iPhone and Android phones--gives people … Read more
What To Consider Before Switching To Verizon For iPhone
On February 10, Verizon will begin offering the Apple iPhone. With many AT&T customers unhappy with their service, what should you consider before making a switch in cellphone carriers? Cost of the phone: Unfortunately, … Read more
Secret Santas, Gold Coins Fill Salvation Army Kettles
Secret Santas, anonymous donors and gold coins are filling those familiar red kettles of the Salvation Army all around the country. Among some of the donations received thus far: An anonymous man dropped 55 … Read more
Facebook Founders Sign Giving Pledge
Facebook founders Mark Zuckerberg and Dustin Moskovitz are among 17 billionaires who recently signed the "Giving Pledge"--an effort started by Microsoft founder Bill Gates and investor Warren Buffett. Zuckerberg and Moskovitz are the youngest … Read more
Cyber Monday Sales Top $1 Billion
Cyber Monday was the busiest online shopping day ever, according to the digital marketing firm comScore. Online sales in the U.S. on the Monday after Thanksgiving rose 16% from a year ago to a … Read more
Black Friday Begins Today At Some Stores
If you thought Black Friday was still a month away, think again. Doorbusters and discounts have arrived early this season as retailers pull out all the stops to boost stagnant sales. Sears is advertising … Read more
Kimberly-Clark Rolls Out Tubeless Toilet Paper
We could soon be saying goodbye to those cardboard toilet paper tubes. The manufacturer of the Scott brand is rolling out what could be the greatest innovation for toilet paper in 100 years. Kimberly-Clark … Read more
America’s Most Dangerous Neighborhoods
In one Chicago neighborhood, your chances of being a victim of a violent crime this year are 1 in 4, according to data compiled by NeighborhoodScout.com. The West Lake Street neighborhood in Chicago has … Read more
30% Of Unemployed Workers Out Of Work A Year Or More
A report issued Thursday by the Pew Economic Policy Group shows that a record 30% of unemployed Americans--4.3 million--have been out of work for a year or more. The report was based on figures … Read more
Gold Rush: Price Of Gold Tops $1,300 An Ounce
The price of gold topped $1,300 per ounce for the first time Tuesday. Gold prices continue set new records this year. The price of gold is up nearly 6% this month and up nearly … Read more
Despite Economy, Church Expansion Trend Continues
A recent survey of church leaders indicates that about one-third of churches have expanded their ministry space within the past three years. The survey, conducted by Christianity Today International and Cornerstone Knowledge Network, concludes … Read more
Flat Screen TVs Get Even Cheaper
A glut of LCD TVs is resulting in good news for consumers: flat-screen televisions are cheaper than ever and prices are forecast to drop even lower ahead of the holidays. 32-inch LCD TVs currently … Read more
Is Paying Rent A Waste Of Money?
Most people think paying rent is a waste of money and therefore believe they should rush out to buy a home as soon as possible. Not so, says Dave Ramsey. The personal finance guru … Read more
