Buoyed by Recovery, Consumers Confidence Soars in May by Reuters May 31st 2013 10:27AM Greater optimism about the economic outlook and personal finances pushed U.S. consumer sentiment to its highest level in nearly six years in May, a new survey shows.
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.
Households Far from Regaining Wealth Lost During Recession by The Associated Press May 31st 2013 6:56AM The average U.S. household has a long way to go to recover the wealth it lost to the Great Recession, a report by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis concluded Thursday.
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?
Facebook Hate Speech Protest: A Primer on Lobbying Businesses by Matt Brownell May 30th 2013 11:49AM In forcing Facebook to face its hate speech problem, women's rights activists drew a blueprint for effectively making companies listen. The key: Go after their advertisers.
Sales of Bank-Owned Homes Plunge to 5-Year Low in 1Q by The Associated Press May 30th 2013 6:09AM Sales of bank-owned homes have plunged to a 5-year low, the latest evidence that the nation's foreclosure woes are easing as the U.S. housing market recovery gains momentum.
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.
Virtual Currency Liberty Reserve Busted for Money Laundering by Eamon Murphy May 29th 2013 1:23PM Digital currencies have gained more legitimacy recently, but there are reasons for concern: Witness Tuesday's indictment against Liberty Reserve as a massive criminal scheme.
Travelers Say: For Friendly Skies, Don't Pick a U.S. Airline by Molly McCluskey May 29th 2013 8:35AM The major surveys on air travelers' customer satisfaction are out, and even in a business known for delays, bad food and uncomfortable seats, U.S. carriers performed horribly.
Nike Cuts Ties to Livestrong by The Associated Press May 28th 2013 1:39PM Nike, which helped build Lance Armstrong's Livestrong cancer charity into a global brand, is cutting ties with the foundation over the former cyclist's doping scandal.
Woman Records Fraudsters in 'Grant Scam' by DailyFinance Staff May 28th 2013 11:27AM A Greenville, S.C., South Carolina woman learned the hard way that it's best not to trust strangers who ask for money over the phone.
Consumer Confidence Surges in May by Reuters May 28th 2013 11:21AM U.S. consumer confidence strengthened in May to the highest level in more than five years, a private sector report shows.
Finally, an Easy Way to Compare Hospital Costs by Business Insider May 28th 2013 5:00AM A new online tool lets you easily compare the cost of procedures at different hospitals so you don't get ripped off.
4 Reasons Not to Wait to Use Your Gift Cards by Matt Brownell May 28th 2013 5:00AM A judge ruled last week that customers with unused Borders gift cards are not entitled to compensation. It's a good reminder that you should use or sell your cards right away.
In Search of the Elusive Zero-Percent Interest Rate Credit Card by Tim Beyers May 27th 2013 5:00AM "Free money": If you have good enough credit, chances are you get offered it all the time, through no-interest credit card offers. Here are the best ways to take advantage.
The Sneaky Ways Retailers Are Getting Your Email Address by Matt Brownell May 26th 2013 10:00AM Retailers and other consumer businesses love to send you marketing emails. Here are the new ways they're getting their hands on your address.
Finding the Best Deal on New Wheels this Memorial Day Weekend by AOL Autos May 25th 2013 5:00AM New car sales abound this Memorial Day weekend. Here's how to be a savvy shopper and land the best deal.
The Best Memorial Day Weekend Sales by Matt Brownell May 24th 2013 3:00PM Deals for the long Memorial Day weekend include 40% off everything at Express and 49-cent Slurpees at 7-Eleven.
6 Financial Challenges Hitting Military Servicemembers Hard by Dan Caplinger May 24th 2013 12:49PM Getty Images The millions of men and women now serving in our military, and the veterans who have done so, performed a vital service in defending our nation. Yet...
'Grandparent Scams' Conning Thousands of Seniors Out of Cash by CNNMoney May 23rd 2013 1:42PM Law enforcement officials are warning seniors to beware of increasingly common "grandparent scams," in which fraudsters impersonate a grandchild in distress, and beg for cash.
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.
Kmart's 'Ship My Pants' Ad Sequel Promises 'Big Gas Savings' by Matt Brownell May 23rd 2013 11:05AM On the heels of its popular "Ship My Pants" commercial, Kmart has another naughty-sounding ad that's sure to go viral. This time, the retailer says it'll help you save on gas.
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.
4 Common Pieces of Money Advice You Can't Afford to Follow by Selena Maranjian May 22nd 2013 12:05PM Few of us are financial experts, so when it comes to money matters, we usually welcome advice. The trouble, though, is that not all the financial advice we get is sound.
Used Cars Get More Affordable as New Car Sales Pick Up by DailyFinance Staff May 22nd 2013 11:58AM With new car sales revving up, consumers are trading in old cars, resulting in lower prices for used cars.
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.
Bad Behavior: Men, Women and Credit Card Debt by Michele Lerner May 22nd 2013 5:00AM Tracking how men and women used credit cards over the course of a year revealed some striking differences -- and proved that both sexes could manage their debt a lot better.
Should You Boycott Walmart, Gap Over Factory Worker Safety? by M. Joy Hayes, Ph.D. May 22nd 2013 5:00AM After a garment factory collapse in Bangladesh killed over 1,100 workers, many companies signed an accord to improve safety conditions there. Not on the list: Walmart and Gap.
A $12,000 Smartphone May Already Be in Your Pocket by Bruce Watson May 21st 2013 3:33PM How much is your cell phone worth in your life? According to a recent study, the answer could be up to $12,000 a year!
The First Cyber Monday Sale of 2013 Has Arrived -- in May by Matt Brownell May 21st 2013 12:30PM OfficeMax decided it didn't want to wait for the real Cyber Monday -- it's having a "halfway to Cyber Monday" sale today. Has Christmas Creep finally gone too far?
