Archive for August, 2012:

The Biggest Trap Facing New Entrepreneurs

Date: Aug 28 2012
Filed under: TaxesIn a tough economy, millions of Americans have taken on contract positions in lieu of permanent employment, while many others have unleashed their inner entrepreneur by seeking to start their own businesses. But in doing so, many don't ...Read More »

Wall Street Watch Tuesday: PVH Dresses Up as Hilfiger, Klein Sales Grow

Date: Aug 28 2012
Filed under: Earnings, Market News A dicey economy doesn't mean that fashion is out of fashion. PVH (PVH) posted better than expected quarterly results on Monday afternoon. Even though the apparel designer reported flat revenue growth of $1.3 billion, PVH's adjusted profit of ...Read More »

GM halts Chevy Volt for Impala retool

Date: Aug 28 2012
GM will suspend Chevrolet Volt production -- the second halt this year -- but says it's to retool for Impala, not slow Volt sales. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/N-Ew-D-W-2Y/1 Read More »

Student businesses market to lazy college classmates

Date: Aug 28 2012
With help of student businesses, freshmen this fall don't have to learn to do laundry, clean up, or buy groceries. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/P8tus7PxW58/1 Read More »

Is Case-Shiller home sales index falling behind the times?

Date: Aug 28 2012
Rising asking prices for homes could mean a turn in sales prices is nearer than the closely watched Case-Shiller index shows. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/_BvVxsr_5Vo/1 Read More »

Piers Morgan Chats With Penney CEO, But No Word on Floundering Makeover

Date: Aug 28 2012
Filed under: Company News, JC Penney, Apple, Target CorpWatching Piers Morgan's interview with Ron Johnson, CEO of J.C. Penney (JCP), was sort of like stepping into The Twilight Zone. The CNN host heralded Johnson as the genius behind Apple (AAPL) stores ...Read More »

The Latest Big Brand to Plant Roots in India Is…

Date: Aug 28 2012
Filed under: Company News, Starbucks, McDonald's, Amazon.com At long last, India's 1.2 billion citizens will be able to download Fifty Shades of Grey from their very own Amazon.com (AMZN) Kindle store. The site was officially launched on Wednesday. And if the good ...Read More »

The Most (and Least) Honest Cities in the U. S.

Date: Aug 28 2012
Filed under: LifestyleWho's more honest: People on the East Coast or on the West? Redheads or bald people? Well, the folks at Honest Tea ran a nationwide experiment and compiled The National Honesty Index. Here's how they did it: First, they set ...Read More »

NationaLease Launches New Website Featuring Interactive Used Truck Search Tool

Date: Aug 28 2012
1888PressRelease - Users can learn more about NationaLease's leasing and maintenance services, truck rentals, and dedicated logistics, while members now have better tools for managing their businesses. Oakbrook Terrace, IL - NationaLease, one of the largest full service truck leasing organizations ...Read More »

The Money Secrets Your College Student Is Keeping

Date: Aug 27 2012
Filed under: College Finance, Family Money When it comes to college and money, there's not much that is a secret these days. Tuition is transparent -- pricey, but transparent -- and the costs of room and board are readily available with ...Read More »