Why Best Buy and Microsoft Are Teaming Up by Matt Brownell Jun 17th 2013 5:00AM Microsoft is planning to open 500 store-within-store locations in Best Buys across the country. Here's how these two struggling brands could help each other out.
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.
Which Factory Made That Shirt? Even Retailers Don't Know by Matt Brownell Jun 17th 2013 5:00AM A new report reveals Walmart got clothes from Bangladesh factories it supposedly cut ties with -- again. Here's why it's hard for even retailers to know who made your clothes.
American Dads by the Numbers: A Father's Day Run-Down by Bruce Watson Jun 15th 2013 5:00AM Think you know about America dads? Well, traditional Father's Day gifts aren't likely to change anytime soon, but fatherhood itself is in the middle of a major transformation.
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.
The Best Father's Day Freebies and Deals This Weekend by Matt Brownell Jun 14th 2013 11:50AM With Father's Day arriving this weekend, here are our favorite options for gift deals and freebies for dad.
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.
Where the PlayStation 4 is Already Beating the Xbox One by Matt Brownell Jun 11th 2013 5:00PM Sony's PlayStation 4 and Microsoft's Xbox One are engaged in the latest round of the console wars -- and one system already looks better for consumers.
Lululemon CEO Christine Day is Stepping Down by Matt Brownell Jun 10th 2013 5:15PM Lululemon CEO Christine Day will be stepping down after a tenure marked by both solid growth and "see-through yoga pants" scandal.
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.
Dads and Doughnuts: The Weekend's Best Deals by Matt Brownell Jun 7th 2013 5:00AM National Doughnut Day is Friday, and this is the last full weekend to shop for a Father's Day gift. Here are some of the best deals for both.
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.
'Free Doughnut Day': Padding Our Waistlines -- and Investors' Wallets by Rick Aristotle Munarriz Jun 7th 2013 5:00AM It's free doughnut day at Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme, and both companies can afford the sugary largesse: Their earnings reports have been sweet too.
EBay Introduces Brilliant New Twist on Window Shopping by Matt Brownell Jun 6th 2013 4:06PM EBay wants you to go "window shopping" online using touchscreens installed on vacant storefronts.
LivingSocial Slammed for Cable 'Deal' That's No Deal by Matt Brownell Jun 5th 2013 4:00PM Here's another reason to take "discount deals" with a grain of salt. LivingSocial says it's offering 64% off a VHS-to-DVD converter cable, but it's much cheaper elsewhere.
The Surprising Downside of Cutting Up Your Credit Cards by Matt Brownell Jun 5th 2013 5:00AM Cancelling credit cards is a good way to help get your spending under control. But closing down those accounts could actually hurt your credit score.
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.
Summer Turns Up the Heat on Deals for New Wheels by AOL Autos May 31st 2013 2:00PM Summer can be a great time to land a great deal on a new car, and doing a bit of research before you hit the showroom floor can help make you a better negotiator.
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...
Consumer Spending Falls in April, First Drop in Nearly a Year by Reuters May 31st 2013 9:12AM Consumer spending fell in April for the first time in almost a year and inflation pressures were subdued, pointing to a slowdown in economic activity.
It's Time for a Shoppers' Bill of Rights by Matt Brownell May 30th 2013 3:40PM Airline and cruise ship passengers now have bills of rights to protect them. Why shouldn't shoppers have the same thing?
Summer Wedding Savings Tips for Guests by Bruce Watson May 29th 2013 5:23PM Want to enjoy the busy summer wedding season without going broke? Here's a list of some of our top money-saving tips for wedding guests.
More Women Bring Home the Bacon, but More Men Shop for It by Bruce Watson May 29th 2013 3:30PM A Pew study shows that in 40% of households, women are the primary wage earners -- but that's not the only trend that suggests that old gender roles may be on their way out.
