You may be fooling yourself if you're not worried about your ability to be at ease with fine dining at a five-star restaurant, or taking charge of hosting a business or social dinner. If you wish to climb either the social or corporate ladder, you must have a veneer that is smooth and polished. Whil... Read more...
The U.S. government had a convicted federal prisoner pose as a businessman running illegal online pharmacies as part of an investigation into Google's advertising practices.Google 00 millionto settle the investigation.The Wall Street Journal talked to David Whitaker, a convicted fraudster and fed... Read more...
Warning: PCSS, or Post Christmas Stress Syndrome is a common affliction that affects scores of people during the month of January. Untreated, this malady seriously impairs one’s ability to cope with several post holiday tasks, including: Removing, packing and storing of Christmas decoratio... Read more...
By Boyce Watkins, PhD As a college professor for the past 16 years, I've noticed two things about college: It can be a place to make your dreams come true, and it can also be a breeding ground for your worst nightmares. So, I thought I would compile a list of things that I've seen college students... Read more...
My philosophy on banking is very simple: You shouldn't have to pay money to access your money. That's why I get a bit annoyed (OK, a lot) when I see aggressive marketing campaigns for celebrity-endorsed prepaid cards -- these loadable pieces of plastic targeting consumers who may not have access ... Read more...
DOJ powerpoint presentation on Hotwatch surveillance orders of credit card transactionsIt should surprise very few to learn that federal law enforcement agencies track Americans without getting court orders, but this time the feds have been tracking U.S. residents using real-time surveillance ... Read more...
A good Washington DC contacts told me that a public relations/media push to demonize those who decide to walk away from mortgages they can still afford to pay (aka “strategic defaulters”) is underway. Expect to see a good bit of moral fervor as those who choose to cut their losses are attacked... Read more...
(CNNMoney.com) -- If you haven't heard, big changes are soon coming for the credit card business. The CARD Act, which was signed into law last May, will finally go into effect Monday, meaning big changes for the millions of card-carrying Americans across the country. Among other things, it w... Read more...