Lifestyle and Budget

How to Spot Bogus Medical Products

When it comes to buying health products not regulated by the government that promise too-good-to-be-true results, experts warn: buyer beware. 

5 Halloween shopping tips

According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, the average American consumer plans to spend about $75.03, on Halloween décor, costumes, candy and fun this year, about $5 less than in 20...

Headed Overseas? Get an EMV Chip Card

If you're headed to Europe, it would be wise to upgrade your magnetic-stripe card to a chip card as many countries have migrated to EMV technology.

Beware of 'Astroturfing': Fake user reviews online

News this week that New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman penalized and reached agreements with 19 companies that paid for fake "astroturf" reviews on sites such as Yelp, Google Local, and ...

What Retailers Can Learn from Starbucks' PSL

When it comes to seasonal products, no one does it better than Starbucks, with its pumpkin spice latte. But just how important are seasonal items to retailers' bottom lines and what should retailers know before taking the leap?

Selling It

In this month's installment of Selling It: All slices aren't created equal Banking nuisance That's one very special cleaning Where did the booze go?