Amazon Just Gave You 500 Coins. Now What?
If you own an Amazon Kindle Fire, then chances are, today you're 500 richer in Amazon Coin. But is it really worth dealing in this new virtual currency?
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As Cyprus' Woes Deepen, Interest in Bitcoin Soars
While Cypriots facing a national banking crisis are eager to get their hands on cold, hard cash, some European investors are betting on the virtual currency known as bitcoin.
Newsroom Cutbacks Force Consumers to Flee News Outlets
Years of newsroom cutbacks have had a demonstrable impact on the quality of digital, newspaper and television news and in how consumers view that work, a new study finds.
Paper Savings Bonds Soon to Become Extinct
For decades, Americans have bought savings bonds, both as an investment and as a way to support their country. But the once-ubiquitous bonds will soon disappear into cyberspace. As of Jan. 1, the Department of the Treasury will no longer offer savings bonds in paper form -- only online.
Looking for Work? Here's How to Find the 'Hidden' Jobs
With official unemployment stuck in the 9% range, jobs continue to be as hard to find as the proverbial needle in a haystack. HiddenJobsApp.com is doing its part to make the hunt a little easier.
Internet Insecurity: The 25 Worst Passwords of 2011
You've got locks on your doors, but all that stands between criminals and your bank account data is the word "password." Really? Here are 24 more passwords you shouldn't use.
Retailers Buff Up Rewards to Vie for Holiday Bucks
As holiday shopping season kicks into gear, retailers are going into overdrive in the battle for your bucks. And with daily deal web sites like Groupon and mobile shopping apps offering so many deals to online shoppers, the big stores are even more desperate to get you through the door.
Why China's Rapid Online Growth Won't Help U.S. Firms
The number of people online in China is 52% greater than the entire U.S. population. But don't expect that many U.S. Internet companies will benefit from those 485 million Chinese Internet users. The sky-high stock valuations on China's native firms highlight their strong local advantage.
Want to Become a Saver? Check These 10 Best Online Resources
If you wish you could become a saver and investor, but you don't know where to begin, the Alliance for Investor Education wants to help: As part of its America Saves Week, the AIE has released its list of the top 10 online resources to help consumers build up their savings.
Verizon iPhone: A Less Mad Day One Than Expected
Verizon Wireless stores were braced for a crushing wave of customers seeking the newly available Verizon iPhone Thursday. But thanks to a strong pre-order campaign, the crowds were lighter than expected, and happy shoppers got their phones quickly.
Harry Reid Goes All In for Online Poker
The Nevada Democratic Senator is trying to introduce legislation that would legalize online poker gambling. Advocates say Congress's lame-duck session could provide an opening for the bill, while opponents put its chances at slim to none.
Online Buyer Beware: Cyber-Fraud Is Getting Slicker
As more Americans shop online for the holidays, they're falling prey to increasingly sophisticated scams. In response, on Cyber Monday, the Justice Department busted 82 sites for allegedly selling counterfeit and pirated goods, but more crooks are out there.