Business

  • 'I Love My Job' written on a Post-It note

    30 Lies That Employees Tell Their Bosses

    Is there ever a reason for a worker to lie to a boss? Sure, but they aren’t necessarily good. Ninety-three percent of workers lie “regularly and habitually” in the workplace, according to a survey by psychotherapist Brad Blanton — and…

  • Costco

    Here’s How Costco Makes Billions of Dollars a Year

    When warehouse superstores Costco and Price Club merged in 1993 in a $2 billion stock swap, the nation’s largest warehouse club was born. “It’s truly a blockbuster event in retailing,” Michael Exstein, a retailing analyst, told the Los Angeles Times…

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    Which State Has the Highest (and Lowest) Minimum Wage?

    President Joe Biden and most Democrats have been calling for a drastic increase in the federal minimum wage, to $15 from $7.25. While a handful of states and many prominent companies have taken matters into their own hands, raising their…

  • Carson, United States - August 2, 2014: Herbalife headquarters building. Herbalife International is a multi-level marketing company that sells nutrition, weight management and skin-care products.

    Herbalife, Savers, and 6 Other ‘Evil Companies’ That People Don’t Talk About Enough

    Amazon is so evil that it’s almost too on the nose. To begin with, the e-commerce giant is helmed by an out-of-touch billionaire who wants to colonize space. And then there are the company’s countless controversies. Spying on customers. Forcing employees to…

  • Close-up of a young man enjoying having burger while sitting inside a restaurant

    Move Over, In-N-Out and Shake Shack: There’s a New ‘It’ Burger

    In-N-Out is out. Shake Shack can take a step back. Whataburger — what burger? There’s a new sheriff in town when it comes to rave-worthy burgs, and it’s surprisingly niche. Last summer, “Good Morning America” crowned rapper Bun B’s Houston-based…

  • Bank of America

    Bank of America Customers May Be Eligible for Piece of $100 Million Payout

    The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Tuesday that it is taking action against Bank of America for charging junk fees, withholding credit card rewards, and opening fake accounts. “These practices are illegal and undermine customer trust,” said CFPB Director…