SEC Gives Companies OK to Use Social Media for Announcements
The Securities and Exchange Commission says public companies can make significant announcements on social media sites, if they tell investors which sites they intend to use.
Dirty Money: Consumers Spend Crumpled Bills Faster, Study Finds
A study by Canadian marketing professors finds that people are more quick to spend the crumpled, dirty bills in their wallet -- unless there are other people watching.
Stocks of Ice and Fire: 'Game of Thrones' Investing Ideas
The futures of the Lannister, Stark, Baratheon and Targaryen clans are unknown. But if George R.R. Martin lets them live, what stocks might his characters buy for retirement?
Airline Starts Charging Passengers by the Pound
An airline in Samoa is charging heavier passengers higher airfares, and making them weigh in at the airport. Could such a system ever take off with U.S. airlines?
The Worst Way to Pay Your Taxes: Put Them on a Credit Card
If you're one of the many taxpayers who owes the IRS some cash this year, you'll want to steer clear of one increasingly popular way to pay that tax bill: your credit card.
The Best Easter Weekend Deals and Freebies
Here are some of the retailers and restaurant chains offering deals, events and freebies during the Easter weekend.
Study Finds 'Retail Therapy' Actually Works
Researchers at Michigan University's Ross School of Business found that shopping -- aka 'retail therapy' -- really does make you feel better, and they think they know why.
Sample Boxes: All the Rage, But Are They Worth the Cost?
Several sample box services will send a monthly shipment of beauty and diet products to your door. Are they worth your money?
Virginia County Tells Residents: Balance Our Budget Yourselves
Everyone grumbles about their elected officials, and how they could write a better budget in their sleep. Fairfax County, Virgina, is letting its residents give it a shot.
Will SXSW Reveal the Next Technology Trend?
SXSW opened up big doors for Twitter, but do all businesses that get accolades at the festival go on to greatness? We look back at past award winners to see how they fared.
The High Cost of Higher Education Explained in One Simple Graphic
College costs in America have gone through the roof, rising far faster than the costs of housing or health care: Here, in one infographic, is the tuition explosion explained.
A St. Patrick's Savings Adventure: The Best Bargain Irish Whiskeys
If you're trying to save on St. Patrick's Day, start with the whiskey. Here are a few of our favorite bargain brands.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall for Third Straight Week
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, the latest indication the labor market recovery was gaining traction.
Algorithms Gone Wild: 3 Cases of Computers We Trusted Too Much
Computer programs can sometimes be better at spotting trends or dealing with consumers' intricate demands than human employees. But what happens when an algorithm fails? Putting too much authority into the virtual hands of a program can -- and has -- led to some epic fails.
The Backlash Against Sheryl Sandberg Is Already Starting
Although Sheryl Sandberg's manifesto, Lean In, was just published Monday, it already is generating a torrent of debate -- much of it among female professionals who complain they feel left out of Sandberg's vision of success in the corporate world.