Layoffs, telecommuting allow small businesses to downsize their real estate, save big bucks
Small businesses downsize real estate, save money Meltdown 101: What you need to know if your bank is the next one to fail
Meltdown 101: What to know if your bank fails 3 tips to help get started on a college savings accountA new survey by online brokerage TD Ameritrade says college is the top reasons teens save their money. The results were a pleasant surprise to educators who are focusing on getting personal finance taught in schools. The survey indicated 78 percent of teens say they want to share the cost of college with their parents. Teens say college is the top reason for saving moneyDES MOINES, Iowa — Stroll through the mall on a weekend and you get the impression teens save money to buy clothes or iPods and video game systems, but a new survey shows their priority is quite different — saving for college. A new frame of mind: Meltdown has led consumers to take control of their money mattersNEW YORK — If the Great Recession has taught people one thing, it’s this: They need to take charge of their finances. Obama administration recommends changes to boost use of state-run college savings plansWASHINGTON — The Obama administration wants states to make changes to college savings plans that it hopes will expand their use by middle class families. As consumers and businesses opt for slower shipping methods to save money, FedEx and UPS adaptNEW YORK — When Wall Street collapsed, the paper stopped. Memos, invoices and order forms were left unsent. Ask AP: Friday bank failures, finding black boxesWhen a plane goes down at sea, why is it sometimes so difficult to find the black boxes? Shouldn’t it be as simple as equipping them with GPS devices? Growing readership for blogs by frugal moms draws spotlight; retailers, brands respond quicklyNEW YORK — When Melissa Garcia was frustrated by Old Navy’s scanty coupon offerings, she didn’t just complain to the store. She vented on a message board tied to her blog consumerqueen.com, which is read by at least 30,000 people each month and now, increasingly, by corporate America. |