Banana Republic's latest ad campaign is titled "Love," which might be what inspired it to join up with dating site Match.com to turn select stores into after-hours singles events on Feb. 13.
Most people will make a New Year's resolution to take control of their finances in 2013. But while it's a great goal, it's nearly impossible to achieve without first taking a hard look at where your money went the year before. This five-step personal financial audit is a good place to start.
If the arrival of Valentine's Day is finding you tired of your footloose-and-fancy-free lifestyle, it might be time to make an investment in your love life. Niche dating sites, a rapidly growing segment of the online matchmaking industry, are a good way to go.
Barry Diller's sprawling Internet company operates more than 50 diversified businesses in 30 countries, including high-traffic sites Ask.com, Match.com, CitySearch and Dictionary.com. It has gobs of cash and little debt. Yet its stock is stuck.
