Blog Profile / Moneyland
| URL : | http://moneyland.time.com/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Business & Finance / Personal Finance | |
| Posts on Regator: | 4825 | |
| Posts / Week: | 24.8 | |
| Archived Since: | August 28, 2009 | |
Blog Post Archive
How to Deal with That Problem Employee
At some point, you’re going to run into an employee who just isn’t performing up to your expectations. You’ll be lucky if that happens only once, but as Dennis McCafferty points out on CIO Insight, business owners too often let poor performance slide without ever dealing with the problem directly. Show More Summary
FAA Order Formally Lifts Boeing 787 Grounding
(WASHINGTON) — Federal regulators are telling airlines they can fly Boeing’s 787 Dreamliners again as soon as they replace its problematic lithium ion batteries with a revamped battery system. A Federal Aviation Administration safety order posted online Thursday applies to all U.S. Show More Summary
5 Buzziest Movies To Get Crowdfunded
Crowdfunding used to be a last resort for projects that couldn’t raise money any other way. But now, a growing number of accomplished moviemakers are turning to the masses to avoid the hassle of dealing with overbearing studios.
Innovation and the Economy: Inside the 2013 Creativity Conference
On April 26, in a one-of-a-kind event, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) is convening leaders from the world of politics, media, business and government to engage in a direct dialogue about the role creativity plays in our economy and in creating the workforce of the future. Show More Summary
Need a Babysitter in a Pinch? There’s an App for That
Finding a babysitter can often be a challenge for parents who lack a trusted friend or relative to fill the role. Things only get worse when one’s needed on short notice. But a quickly growing online service aims to make finding a sitter for the night as simple as booking a restaurant reservation through OpenTable. Show More Summary
Survey: Americans Felt More Secure in Jobs in 2012
(WASHINGTON) — Confidence in the U.S. job market has rebounded to roughly a normal level from its record low after the Great Recession, a trend that could help boost the economy. Americans increasingly feel they could find a new job if necessary, according to the results of the 2012 General Social Survey, a long-standing poll of public opinion. Show More Summary
How Does One Fake Tweet Cause a Stock Market Crash?
At 1:07 p.m. on Tuesday, the Twitter feed of the Associated Press told us that Barack Obama had been injured in an explosion at the White House. The tweet was fake — the product of a hack — but given the events in Boston last week, the news spread like wildfire, garnering more that 4,000 retweets. Show More Summary
Why is Texas Governor Rick Perry in Illinois?
Like an aging rocker, Texas Governor Rick Perry is currently on the 2013 I’m Coming For Your Jobs tour across America. His first stop: California a couple months ago. This week he’s in Illinois, where he got a nasty reception from public officials. Show More Summary
Don’t Bore Your Audience with Your Writing
No one wants their writing to put readers to sleep. And yet, many managers write boring and repetitive e-mails, reports, and letters. To keep your readers engaged, try the following: Use personal pronouns skillfully. Don’t overuse I (try not to begin paragraphs or successive sentences with it), but do lean heavily on we, our, you, and your. Show More Summary
Oof! Airline Fees Rise Yet Again: At Least $200 to Change a Flight
This week, United Airlines jacked up fees on passengers who need to adjust travel plans. For flights within the U.S., customers must fork over at least $200 (up from $150) for changing tickets. The carrier raised the change fee on certain international flights as well, from $250 to $300 for many routes to South America. Show More Summary
Ten Quotes to Inspire Business Leaders
Looking for inspiration? Look no further. Here are 10 quotes that were compiled by Dave Kerpen, co-founder of social media marketing firm Likeable Media and co-author of “Likeable Business: Why Today’s Consumers Demand More and How Leaders...Show More Summary
2013 Gas Prices: Even Less Predictable Than Usual
While gas prices always have some degree of unpredictability, there is generally a reliable (OK, reliable-ish) seasonal ebb and flow. Typically, prices at the pump rise hand in hand with temperatures. As days grow longer and warmer, drivers hit the road more. Show More Summary
How to Tame the Rising Cost of Prom Season
The cost of prom night rose 5% this year to an average $1,139 per attendee—a staggering sum that should spark frank spending discussions in every household with a teenager. Only three years ago, the recession was fresh and families were vowing to tighten their belts for good. Show More Summary
More Booze Please! The National Drive to Lift Restrictions on Alcohol-preneurs
The craft beer industry has been on a tear, boasting a 17% rise in sales last year and continued growth expected going forward. Lately, it looks like a big surge is on tap not only for craft breweries, but small businesses that make wine and spirits as well. Show More Summary
Social Media Editor Enters Plea in Hacking Case
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — A social media editor who has worked for two of the nation’s largest news-gathering organizations pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges that he conspired with the hacking group Anonymous to deface the Los Angeles Times’ website. Show More Summary
Why is Wall Street Fighting the Online Sales Tax?
It’s a rare these days to find a bill that garners bipartisan support, but members of both parties in the United States Senate are getting behind the Marketplace Fairness Act, which will enable states to collect sales taxes on products sold by online, out-of-state vendors. Show More Summary
Stocks Briefly Drop, Recover, on Fake Bomb Tweet
(NEW YORK) — The stock market briefly dropped, then recovered, after the Associated Press’ Twitter account was hacked and a fake tweet about an attack on the White House was posted. The AP released the following statement at 1:12 p.m.: “The (at)AP twitter account has been hacked. Show More Summary
Cornell NYC Tech Hub: Here’s Why a Qualcomm Billionaire Gave $133 Million
New York City’s plan to establish a world-class applied sciences university received a major boost on Monday with the announcement of a $133 million donation from prominent tech billionaire and philanthropist Irwin M. Jacobs, the founding...Show More Summary
Overdoing ‘Efficiency’: When Businesses Discover They Can’t Keep Downsizing the Workforce
One national restaurant chain realizes that over-burdening its employees hurts sales, as well as the company brand. Will more businesses follow its lead? In the business world, efficiency is king. The corporate quest to cut salaries and get more out of employees, thereby maximizing profits, is never-ending. Show More Summary
Europeans Are Thinking the Unthinkable: That Debt Defaults Might Make Sense
The euro zone crisis has slipped off the radar screen during the past couple of weeks as gun control and the Boston bombers have dominated U.S. news. But none of the euro zone’s problems have gone away. Political crises beset France, Italy, and Spain. Show More Summary