DailyFinance.comhttp://www.dailyfinance.comDailyFinance.comhttp://o.aolcdn.com/os/df/2013/img/2-dailyfinance_logo_m.pngDailyFinance.comhttp://www.dailyfinance.comen-usCopyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Oreo: The Most 'Liked' Cookie on Facebook, Breaks Guinness World Recordhttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/02/16/is-oreo-the-most-liked-cookie-according-to-facebook-it-is/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/02/16/is-oreo-the-most-liked-cookie-according-to-facebook-it-is/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/02/16/is-oreo-the-most-liked-cookie-according-to-facebook-it-is/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Boxes of Oreos on a store shelfOn Monday afternoon, the Oreo Facebook page administrators solicited the help of its loyal Oreo Facebook fans to help with a simple task -- make the Oreo the most "liked" brand on Facebook. Setting a goal of 50,000 "likes" in the 24 hours beginning at 9 a.m. EST on Tuesday.

'"Like" this post to join Oreo fans around the world in setting a Guinness World Record for most "Likes" to a post in 24 hours. Oreo is the world's favorite cookie, and with your help, it will be the most "Liked",' read the post that Oreo sent to its followers Tuesday morning.

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]]>best cookiebest cookiesfacebook likefacebook likesfacebook pagesfacebook recordsfavorite cookieguiness book of world recordsguinness book of world recordsGuinness World RecordsGuinnessBookofWorldRecordsLady GagaLady Gaga facebookLady Gaga grammysLil Waynemost facebook likesmost liked cookiemost popular cookieoreooreo cookie facebookoreo cookiesoreo facebook fanoreo fan pageoreosChristina FierroWed, 16 Feb 2011 13:55:00 ESTHas America Reached the 'Tipping Point?' Service Industry Says Maybehttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/02/05/has-america-reached-the-tipping-point-service-industry-says-m/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/02/05/has-america-reached-the-tipping-point-service-industry-says-m/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/02/05/has-america-reached-the-tipping-point-service-industry-says-m/#commentsFiled under: ,

man leaving a tip - tippingWith tight budgets and thinning wallets during the height of the recession, practically everyone looked for ways to cut corners. But some industries felt the pullback more than others. Allmenus.com, an online menu and food delivery site, tracked the tips that delivery people received from food orders through the website, and its recent survey revealed that delivery people were stiffed on tips during the recession.

According to Allmenus.com, the average pre-recession tip on a pizza delivery was approximately 11%, but during the worst of the recession, that percentage dropped to below 9%.

The Cornell University School of Hotel Administration teamed up with Payscale, Inc., a database of employee salaries, to evaluate the tip situation among hotel and restaurant workers. Many workers in the service industry were laid off or downsized to part-time when patronage began to slow, leaving many servers struggling to make ends meet. Payscale's survey concluded that on average, salaries (tips included) were reduced by more than 10% during the recession, and some workers even experienced a 50% decline in their tips, which for most workers in this industry comprises the bulk of their pay.

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]]>allmenusChristina Fierrodeliverydelivery peoplefood deliveryPayScalepre-recession levelsrecessionrecession cutbacksservice industrytippingTipping cutstipping etiquettetipping guidewaitresszagatZagatGuidesChristina FierroSat, 05 Feb 2011 15:00:00 ESTMacy's Offers Free Shipping on $100 Ordershttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/27/macys-offers-free-shipping-on-100-orders/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/27/macys-offers-free-shipping-on-100-orders/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/27/macys-offers-free-shipping-on-100-orders/#commentsFiled under:

Macy's store at nightMacy's finally joined the ranks of national chain stores offering free shipping on items purchased at their online store. Starting today, there is free shipping on all purchases over $99. Beauty purchases receive free standard shipping if customers spend $50 or more, and all other purchases can be shipped for a flat rate of $8.

While Macy's touts that they are one of a select few national retailers to offer free shipping within the United States in a recent press release, several other retailers already offer free shipping -- but require a lower minimum purchase.

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]]>amazon primeAmazonPrimeChristina FierroChristinaFierrofree shippingfree shipping dealsfree shipping offersfree shipping programsFreeShippingFreeShippingDealsFreeShippingOffersFreeShippingProgramsmacysmacys free shippingmacys onlineMacysFreeShippingMacysOnlineChristina FierroThu, 27 Jan 2011 12:00:00 ESTBest Buy Makes It Easier to Upgrade to the Latest Gadgethttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/11/best-buy-makes-it-easier-to-upgrade-to-the-latest-gadget/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/11/best-buy-makes-it-easier-to-upgrade-to-the-latest-gadget/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/11/best-buy-makes-it-easier-to-upgrade-to-the-latest-gadget/#commentsFiled under:

best buy exteriorBest Buy officially announced the launch of an in-store "Buy Back" program starting in January at Best Buy locations throughout the country.

Though Best Buy already offers trade-in options for games, musical instruments, and select electronics though its website, the trade-in value varies based on several conditions, and there is no guaranteed redemption value or predictor available prior to actually logging into the Best Buy estimator.

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]]>best buyBest Buy Buy BackBest Buy Buy Back programearly adaptersproduct trade inproduct upgradestechtrade in productsupgrade programChristina FierroTue, 11 Jan 2011 10:00:00 ESTCardWoo Tries to Woo Gift Card Sellers With Extra Perkshttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/10/cardwoo-tries-to-woo-gift-card-sellers-with-extra-perks/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/10/cardwoo-tries-to-woo-gift-card-sellers-with-extra-perks/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/10/cardwoo-tries-to-woo-gift-card-sellers-with-extra-perks/#commentsFiled under: ,

a selection of gift cards - CardWooGift card sales continue to climb with a projected spending of $24.78 billion, based on the National Retail Federation's 2010 Gift Card Consumer Intentions and Actions survey. Although NRF estimates that Americans spent an average of $145.61 on gift cards, up 4% from 2009, and approximately 55.2% of adults asked for gift cards this past holiday season, many cards still go unused - approximately 10%. So what should you do with those unwanted gift cards?

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]]>buy unused gift cardscardpoolCardWoogift cardgift card exchangegift card swapgift cardsGiftCardRescueGiftCardSwappingplastic junglesell gift cardsChristina FierroMon, 10 Jan 2011 10:00:00 ESTEmbassy Suites' Top 10 Holiday Travel Tipshttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/17/embassy-suites-top-10-holiday-travel-tips/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/17/embassy-suites-top-10-holiday-travel-tips/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/17/embassy-suites-top-10-holiday-travel-tips/#commentsFiled under:

Holiday travelers boarding trainsWhenever I think about holiday travel, I conjure the image of the McCallister family, from "Home Alone," running through the airport to catch their flight only minutes before its takeoff. With suitcases full of gifts and busy travelers trying to make it home in time for the holidays, it can be an unpleasant experience.

Embassy Suites Hotels elicited the support of their Facebook community to come up with helpful advice for holiday travel to make the process as pleasant as possible and made a list of the top 10 tips for travel this holiday season.

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]]>Airline travelChristina FierroChristmas travel tipsEmbassy Suitesholiday travelholiday travel adviceholiday travel tipsholiday tripshome alonepacking advicetravel advicetravel tipstrip advisortrip planningChristina FierroFri, 17 Dec 2010 17:00:00 ESTToday is National Regifting Dayhttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/16/today-is-national-regifting-day/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/16/today-is-national-regifting-day/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/16/today-is-national-regifting-day/#commentsFiled under: ,

man looks sheepish as he gives a woman a gift - national regifting dayBefore heading out to the mall this weekend, look through the stack of unopened Christmas gifts from last year, because today is National Regifting Day.

Since the third Thursday in December is the most popular day for office holiday parties (the source of many unwanted gifts), it is only fitting that today also addresses the sticky issue of regifting, and reminds would-be shoppers to sift through their unopened presents for possible regifting options.

Of course, it is necessary for regifters to follow the important regifting etiquette rules like re-wrapping the gift and choosing an appropriate recipient, but the act of regifting remains an uncomfortable topic for some people, despite the fact that approximately 60% of Americans believe that the practice is becoming more acceptable, according to a 2007 survey conducted by market research firm, Money Management International.

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]]>christmas gift exchangeemily post regiftEmily Post regiftinggift exchangeholiday partiesis it okay to regiftnational regifting dayoffice holiday partyregiftregift emily postregiftingregifting dayregifting etiquetterules of regiftingChristina FierroThu, 16 Dec 2010 11:00:00 ESTBlack Friday: Store Hourshttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/25/black-friday-store-hours/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/25/black-friday-store-hours/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/25/black-friday-store-hours/#commentsFiled under: , ,

black friday shoppers line up Stores are opening even earlier on Black Friday than usual this year -- Kmart, Sears, and Toys R Us are even maintaining hours on Thanksgiving Day. Fortunately for shoppers, holiday sale ads were released well in advance to allow plenty of time for planning. For stores with the deepest discounts plan to get in line early, but don't worry if you miss a bargain; there is always Cyber Monday.

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]]>Ace Hardware Black FridayBass Pro Shops Black FridayBed Bath and beyond Black FridayBest Buy Black FridayBig Lots Black FridayBlack FridayBlack Friday 2010Black Friday dealsBlack Friday opening timesBlack Friday store hoursBlack Friday store openingsBloomingdales Black FridayBurlington Coat Factory Black FridayDicks Sporting Goods Black FridayGameStop Black FridayGander MountainGander Mountain Black FridayGurnee Mills Black Fridayjc penney Black FridayKmart Black Fridaykohls Black FridayLowes Black FridayMacys Black FridayMeijer Black FridayMichaels Black Fridaymodells Black FridayNeiman Marcus Black FridayOffice Max Black FridayOld Navy Black FridayOutlets Black FridayRadio Shack Black Fridaysams club Black FridaySears Black FridayStaples Black Fridaystore openings Black FridayTarget Black FridayTJ Maxx Black FridayToys R Us Black FridayWalmart Black FridayChristina FierroThu, 25 Nov 2010 07:00:00 ESTWalmart Store in New York Refuses to Open at Midnight on Black Fridayhttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/18/walmart-store-in-new-york-refuses-to-open-at-midnight-on-black-f/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/18/walmart-store-in-new-york-refuses-to-open-at-midnight-on-black-f/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/18/walmart-store-in-new-york-refuses-to-open-at-midnight-on-black-f/#commentsFiled under: , ,

shoppers line up at Walmart early morning for Black FridayBlack Friday store openings are getting earlier and earlier every year. Macy's and JCPenney are opening at 4 a.m., and Kmart and Sears will maintain hours on Thanksgiving Day, as well as extending the early morning hours on Black Friday. Walmart is attempting to capture the die-hard shoppers by unlocking its doors at midnight, but not everyone is thrilled with the idea.

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]]>Black FridayBlack Friday 2009Black Friday 2010black friday safetyblack friday store hoursblack friday store hours walmartdarmouthjc penneyJcPenneykmartmacyssafety concernssearsthanksgiving store openingsvictor walmartwalmartwalmart black friday hourswalmart black friday store hourswalmart opens at midnightwalmart stampedewhat time is walmart openwhat time is walmart openingChristina FierroThu, 18 Nov 2010 15:00:00 ESTHoliday Shopping Alert: Daily Deals Are Not Just for Big Citieshttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/17/holiday-shopping-alert-daily-deals-are-not-just-for-big-cities/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/17/holiday-shopping-alert-daily-deals-are-not-just-for-big-cities/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/17/holiday-shopping-alert-daily-deals-are-not-just-for-big-cities/#commentsFiled under: , ,

man checks his laptop on a haystackGroup buying sites like Groupon, LivingSocial, and BuyWithMe have exploded over the past year, offering incredible local deals in every major city across the country. While cities like New York, Chicago, and San Francisco are lush with deals, there are far fewer options for the approximately 270 million Americans who live in cities with populations under 500,000 people.

But get ready for that to change, just in time for the Holidays.

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]]>AOL WowBlack FridayBlackBoardEatsblackboardeats.comBusiness insider dealsBusiness insider pipelineBuyWithMeChristina FierroDaily dealDaily DealsDailyDealsDealPopGap GrouponGroup BuyingGrouponGrouponGapDeallivingsocialnational dealsonline discountspipelineproper clothurban daddyYipit NationYipit.comChristina FierroWed, 17 Nov 2010 16:45:00 ESTBatman's finances are finally revealedhttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/03/batmans-finances-are-finally-revealed/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/03/batmans-finances-are-finally-revealed/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/03/batmans-finances-are-finally-revealed/#commentsFiled under: ,

Batman equipmentGOTHAM CITY -- The burning question among all Gothamites will finally be revealed on Wednesday in Grant Morrison's final issue, No. 16, of "Batman and Robin" -- how can Batman afford his high-tech gear?

The masked vigilante is outfitted with only the most technologically-advanced equipment -- a memory fiber cape, high-gain microphones (to be the first on the scene), and a graphite-composite suit covered in Kevlar plating, not to mention his impressive utility belt with a host of cutting-edge weapons that would make even James Bond jealous. So how is it that Batman can spend his nights fighting crime into the wee hours of the morning and still manage to earn enough money to cover his pricey weaponry? He has a financial backer, of course.

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]]>bat-menbathman and robinbatmanbatman announcementbatman finances revealedbatman identity revealedbatmans financesbruce wayne announcementconnection between batman and bruce waynegrant morrisonChristina FierroWed, 03 Nov 2010 17:00:00 ESTElection Day freebies: Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, Chick-fil-A, and morehttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/02/election-day-freebies-starbucks-krispy-kreme-chick-fil-a-and/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/02/election-day-freebies-starbucks-krispy-kreme-chick-fil-a-and/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/02/election-day-freebies-starbucks-krispy-kreme-chick-fil-a-and/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

This Election Day, the national chains are not being as generous with voters' freebies as they were in 2008, and those that are seem to be offering them on an unofficial, individual basis. Perhaps because there remains some controversy over whether offering free items to people who voted is considered "buying a vote" and in violation of federal law, but the smaller number of voter freebies may just be a result of it being a midterm election year.

That said, there are still some freebies to be found. A few national chains are handing out free food and drinks to those who have voted, but the best bet is to check out local stores and restaurants. Since most outlets require an "I voted" sticker before they'll hand you a freebie, make sure to get one (or some other proof that you voted) at the polls.

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]]>Ben JerrysBooks-A-MillionCalifornia Tortillacormack Schmickselection day freebiesfreebieskripsy kremeMJR Digital camerasstarbucksChristina FierroTue, 02 Nov 2010 14:15:00 ESTCollege tuition costs rising at a higher ratehttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/10/28/college-tuition-costs-rising-at-a-higher-rate/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/10/28/college-tuition-costs-rising-at-a-higher-rate/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/10/28/college-tuition-costs-rising-at-a-higher-rate/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

college tuition costs rising Budgets may be tight for most Americans, but that hasn't stopped colleges and universities from raising tuition. Public universities, which are typically perceived as a more affordable option, are really turning up the heat on students thanks to rising debts in both state and local governments.

As a result, the average tuition and fees for in-state public schools, over the past year, increased by 7.9% to $7,605, compared to an average 4.5% increase at private universities, with an average price of $27,293, according to the College Board's Trends in College Pricing 2010 report.

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]]>average pay for college gradsaverage salary for college gradsaverage student loanscollege cost increasecost of collegehigh college tuition costhigh college tuitions pricesis college a good investmentprivate v public collegepublic v private collegerising tuiition costsrising tuitiontuitonunemployment for college gradsChristina FierroThu, 28 Oct 2010 18:30:00 ESTBlack Friday: Retailers begin to worry about safetyhttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/10/22/black-friday-retailers-begin-to-worry-about-safety/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/10/22/black-friday-retailers-begin-to-worry-about-safety/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/10/22/black-friday-retailers-begin-to-worry-about-safety/#commentsFiled under:

Shoppers line up outside of Best Buy on Black FridayThe hottest Black Friday deals tend to come in limited quantities, rewarding the shoppers that camp out in front of the store in the wee hours of the morning to be first in line.

When you combine zealous bargain hunters and a short supply of discounted items, there are bound to be problems. Who can forget Black Friday 2008 when a Walmart employee was trampled to death by 2,000 customers pushing into the Valley Stream, N.Y., location? Walmart spent approximately $2 million fighting a fine from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) over the safety of its stores.

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]]>Black Fridayholiday shoppingsafetywal-martwalmartChristina FierroFri, 22 Oct 2010 14:00:00 ESTBlack Friday: Toy store price wars beginhttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/10/15/black-friday-toy-store-price-wars-begin/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/10/15/black-friday-toy-store-price-wars-begin/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/10/15/black-friday-toy-store-price-wars-begin/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The fight for the best deals on toys has begun: First Toys R Us struck early by announcing its hot toy list in September and opening hundreds of pop-up stores in key retail locations across the country to make shopping for toys more convenient. The toy retailer also offers a layaway plan so customers can clinch the hottest toys before they sell out. Now Target has now entered the fray, announcing new price cuts on more than 1,000 toys, 250 of which are exclusive to Target.

While Target has not published an official "Hot Toys" List like Toys R Us and Kmart, Target's Merchandise Manager for toys and sporting goods, Casey Carl, emphasized in a statement that Target's toy discounts will encompass popular toys such as Nerf Stampede, Sing-a-ma-jigs, Zoobles, Kung Zhu hamsters, and HEXBUGS as well as classic toys that include LEGOs and Barbies.

Not to be outdone, Walmart retaliated in the toy price war by announcing toy discounts on items listed on their competitors' hot toys lists. Many popular toys are currently priced at $5, $10 and $15.

We're still six weeks away from Black Friday, with 10 weeks until Christmas and already retailers are discounting and price matching. If this is any indication of the season to come, it will be a very active season.

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]]>best toy pricesblack fridayblack friday dealsblack friday deals 2010holiday layaway planshot toy list 2010hottest toyskmart toy listprice of hot toystarget toy discounttoy discountstoy price comparisontoy shopping guidetoys r us hot toystoys r us pop up storeswalmart price cutsChristina FierroFri, 15 Oct 2010 12:00:00 ESTHow much does an American Girl doll really cost?http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/10/09/how-much-does-an-american-girl-doll-really-cost/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/10/09/how-much-does-an-american-girl-doll-really-cost/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/10/09/how-much-does-an-american-girl-doll-really-cost/#commentsFiled under:

American girl dollHoliday shopping season has begun, and the hottest toy lists are out, but some toys remain relevant season after season.

Standing 18-inches tall, the American Girl doll towers over her competition with more than 18 million dolls sold since the company was founded in 1986 and raking in $436 million in sales during 2009 alone.

Whether designed in the likeness of her owner, a representation of a historical girl from the past (this reporter is partial to the now-retired Samantha doll from the Victorian era), or an American Girl of the Year, the dolls represent a sense of girl power and stick-to-it-ness.

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]]>American Girl dollsBlack Friday 2010Holiday shopping listChristina FierroSat, 09 Oct 2010 16:00:00 ESTLord & Taylor expands store locations, but its image remains datedhttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/10/01/lord-and-taylor-expands-store-locations-but-its-image-remains-dat/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/10/01/lord-and-taylor-expands-store-locations-but-its-image-remains-dat/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/10/01/lord-and-taylor-expands-store-locations-but-its-image-remains-dat/#commentsFiled under:

Lord & Taylor Christmas windowLord & Taylor may have been the go-to store for fashion-forward luxury business clothes a couple of decades ago, but the venerable retailer has been relying too heavily on its name instead of marketing to the newest generation of consumers. In an effort to grab a larger share of the luxury market sales, Lord & Taylor is scouting out a new store in Westchester County, N.Y., home to its second-best performing store, but some critics say that expansion might not be the best marketing solution.

Location expansion will coincide with a marketing plan to promote brand awareness, but Lord & Taylor's marketing efforts are aimed at professional women aged 35-55, ignoring the potentially lucrative Generation Y demographic that not only spends more money on luxury items, according to a consumer marketing study conducted by Packaged Facts, but influences older shoppers.

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