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Whenever I dine out, I always strive to keep the bill under $20 per person, tip included. Of course, it all depends on the quality, décor and type of restaurant, but for most middle-of-the-road type establishments, getting out with a bill of under $40 for two is quite an accomplishment --...

Outback Steakhouse agrees to pay $19 million to settle a suit charging the chain has a "glass ceiling," making it difficult for women to become managers. The sexual discrimination suit alleges the chain doesn't allow female employees to work in the kitchen -- a key step to becoming a manager.

One long standing retail tradition is to offer gift card bonuses leading up to the holidays to give gift givers a little extra incentive to give a gift card. This year the trend continues, and we are seeing bigger bonus offers coming in from retailers beyond the restaurant industry. Retailers...