Finance
Black Friday 2009: The Results Are In
The day after Thanksgiving, before the sun is even up, thousands of Americans flock to stores to get big deals on the first official day of the Christmas shopping season.
But while our country is in the middle of the biggest economic recession in more than two decades, many experts were skeptical about how… Full Story »
AOL Reacts to the Recession
But now, as the year 2009 comes to a close, AOL is no longer the conglomerate it once was, and plans to cut roughly one third of its workforce. These job cuts come as AOL’s parent company Time Warner plans to spin AOL into its own separate entity after the internet company has been struggling… Full Story »
Say Goodbye to Saturday Mail?
If part of your Saturday ritual involves walking to the mailbox after you see your mailman walk by, your weekends could feel slightly different very soon.
The Post Office estimates that cancelling service on Saturdays would almost cover last year’s losses, saving the organization $3.5 billion annually. This estimation comes after the Post Office… Full Story »
Finance: How & When To Build Your Credit
You can’t work to maintain your credit and have a good credit score without having credit to begin with.
Because circumstances are different for everyone, there is no one age that is perfect to begin having credit. It is important to remember, however, that the length of your credit history is a big factor… Full Story »
Golden Arches Defy Economic Downturn
As the United States begins to find its way out of the biggest recession in decades, one company appears to be unfazed by any economic downturn. Thanks to a growing demand for quick and affordable prepared foods, the company has carved out a niche for cheap food during the economic downturn.
McDonald’s has continually… Full Story »
