Prices for Consumer Goods Barely Rise in May by The Associated Press Jun 18th 2013 9:33AM U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in May as higher energy costs were partly offset by cheaper food. The small increase underscores that inflation is mild.
3 Easy Moves to Help You Keep Your Budget Balanced by Dan Caplinger Jun 17th 2013 5:00AM To ensure your budget will get the job done, here are three key areas where you can hopefully reap some savings.
Microsoft Offers Office App for iPhone - But With a Catch by TechCrunch Jun 14th 2013 12:05PM Microsoft Office has finally arrived on Apple's iOS in an official app released by Microsoft itself. It's free to download -- but to use it there's a considerable catch.
U.S. Wholesale Prices Rise Sharply in May by The Associated Press Jun 14th 2013 9:09AM A rise in food and gas costs drove a measure of wholesale prices up sharply in May. But outside those volatile categories, inflation was mild.
Too Many Rewards Cards? There's an App for That by Matt Brownell Jun 14th 2013 5:00AM If you've got a wallet full of credit cards, it may be hard to remember which one gives you the best rewards for each purchase. A new app, Glyph, helps you decide.
Rare Superman Comic Sells for $175,000 at Auction by DailyFinance Staff Jun 13th 2013 7:32AM The Man of Steel's first comic book appearance just fetched a tidy sum at auction. Here's how to get into the comic collecting game.
Hip E-Commerce Sites Reimagine the Brick-and-Mortar Store by Matt Brownell Jun 12th 2013 12:35PM E-commerce companies like Warby Parker and Bonobos are opening actual stores -- but they're unlike anything you've seen at the mall.
13 Things That Seem Like Scams But Are Actually Great by Business Insider Jun 12th 2013 10:05AM People are always on the lookout for scams. How exactly do you sell something that is "too good to be true?" Here are 13 things that look like scams but are actually great.
App Makes It Easier to Put Your Money Where Your Ideals Are by M. Joy Hayes, Ph.D. Jun 12th 2013 5:00AM There's a new (and free) smartphone app called "Buycott" that makes it easier for consumers to make sure what's in their cart is aligned with what's in their heart.
Grandma's 7 Favorite Household Cleansers: Cheaper, and Greener Too by Bruce Watson Jun 10th 2013 10:00AM Tired of paying top dollar for cleaning products? Worried about using harsh and environmentally unfriendly chemicals? Try these classic cleansers that cost less too.
Nonalcoholic Father's Day Gifts for Dads Who Like a Drink by Matt Brownell Jun 8th 2013 10:45AM Dad may like the occasional drink, but that doesn't mean you have to get him liquor for Father's Day. Instead, consider some accessories to maximize his tippling pleasure.
Are Extended Warranties Worth It? HBR Debates Consumer Reports by Rich Smith Jun 8th 2013 5:00AM Consumer Reports says extended warranties are always a waste of your money. The Harvard Business Review's Rafi Mohammed disagrees.
They Stole What?! 7 Bizarre Items Thieves Love by CNNMoney Jun 7th 2013 2:40PM The FBI estimates that retail crime costs the U.S. $30 billion a year, and some household items that people steal may surprise you.
Oscar Mayer Wants You to 'Say It With Bacon' by Matt Brownell Jun 7th 2013 5:00AM Oscar Mayer wants you to give dad bacon for Father's Day -- and its "Say It With Bacon" marketing push is pretty hilarious.
New Mobile Apps Help You Find Unexpected Savings by Molly McCluskey Jun 1st 2013 5:00AM Mobile apps can be a tremendous asset in keeping a financial plan on track, and these new apps and upgrades can help users avoid paying full price on just about anything.
In the Market for a BIG Fridge? Buy a Surplus Morgue Refrigerator by Bruce Watson May 31st 2013 11:12AM In the market for a new refrigerator? Check out this extremely capacious model, now up for bid on eBay at $202.50. Of course, the last owner was a New York City morgue...
IBM's Watson: A Robot Customer Service Agent We Can Love by Matt Brownell May 23rd 2013 11:15AM Watson, the IBM computer that famously won "Jeopardy," will soon arrive in call centers. Here's why this is one customer service robot we can love.
Amazon to Turn Fan Fiction into a Money Maker for Writers by Matt Brownell May 22nd 2013 4:34PM The fan fiction world has long been home to amateur authors writing more for fun than money. But Amazon's new Kindle Worlds will finally let them get paid for their stories.
3 T-Shirts for $7: The Risks and Rewards of Buying 'Irregular' by Matt Brownell May 22nd 2013 11:17AM Everybody likes to discover a good bargain when they're clothes shopping. But are the "irregular" clothes marked down at discount stores a 'good' bargain or a bad deal?
Lowe's Profit Hurt by Cooler Weather, Competition by Reuters May 22nd 2013 8:05AM Lowe's reported a weaker-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday, hurt by colder-than-usual weather at the start of the spring selling season.
The Hidden Prices We Pay for Genetically Modified Seeds by Eamon Murphy May 21st 2013 11:30AM Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that Monsanto can control how farmers use its genetically-modified soybean seeds. Here's why those little beans are a big deal to you.
Home Depot and Lowe's Report in Sandy's Continuing Wake by DailyFinance Staff May 20th 2013 12:50PM Home Depot and Lowe's continue to service the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The reconstruction effort is expected to help both home improvement retailers post strong profits.
'Food Genome' Map May Help Consumers Eat Better by The Associated Press May 20th 2013 7:03AM Until now, the only way to find out what Americans eat and how many calories they consume has been government data, but researchers are trying to change that.
Rising Consumer Demand Boosts Organic Industry Clout by The Associated Press May 18th 2013 5:00AM The organic food industry is gaining clout on Capitol Hill, but it isn't going over well with everyone in Congress.
Lipsticks That Won't Hurt Your Pocketbook or Your Health by Bruce Watson May 18th 2013 5:00AM Some lipsticks contain high levels of toxins you'd never want near your mouth, including lead. To dodge that bullet, consider these cosmetics that are low on hazard and price.
Why Taco Bell and Popeyes Want to Serve You Breakfast by Matt Brownell May 17th 2013 4:00PM Taco Bell and Popeyes are jumping into the breakfast game. Here's why fast food chains that always focused on lunch and dinner are desperate to serve you waffles and grits.
How to Get Rich by Banking on the Echo Boomers by Adam J. Wiederman May 17th 2013 5:00AM Although the economic potential of echo boomers may not be as promising as some are expecting, there are several ways investors can profit from their behavior.
Congress Divided Over Federal Food-Stamp Program by The Associated Press May 16th 2013 6:53AM House and Senate committees have laid the groundwork this week for reducing the size of the federal food stamp program, approving farm bills that would shrink food aid.
Stock Trek: 7 Companies that Behave Like 'Star Trek' Aliens by Tim Beyers May 16th 2013 5:00AM Whether your investing personality is aggressively "warp speed" or a more conservative "raise shields," here are seven stocks we like that resemble the aliens of "Star Trek."
17 Things You Should Always Buy New by Business Insider May 11th 2013 5:00AM There's hardly anything you can't buy secondhand anymore. But when it comes to these items, what you save by buying used may not be worth the cost to your health or safety.
This Mother's Day, Do More Than Pay Lip Service to Your Mom's Health by Bruce Watson May 10th 2013 5:00PM This mother's day, give your mom a gift that keeps on giving...a lipstick without lead.
