June, 2009
Vulture Consumers Gain From Others’ Misfortune
In the current economic slump, many consumers are finding bargains by low-balling salesmen or snapping up foreclosed homes. Reporter Jennifer Saranow weighs the ethics of "vulture consumerism" — benefiting from another's misfortune.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Smart Phones Make Comparison Shopping A Snap
Bargain hunting has never been easier. Several smart phone applications allow users to type in a model or scan the bar code of a product, then search for a cheaper price online. That is forcing some bricks-and-mortar retailers to change the way they do business.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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The Right Direction Starts With the Right Decisions
Over the years, I've found that people end up in financial trouble not only because they don't have enough money. It's also because of poor decision-making.
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Escape from Cubicle Nation
Last Friday, I attended a workshop put on by Pamela Slim, who writes about entrepreneurship at Escape from Cubicle Nation. Before this meeting, I didn’t know much about Slim or her message, but her work came highly recommended from my friend, Chris Guillebeau. “Pam is the real deal,” he told me. “Her book is what ...