Business

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    The Biggest and Boldest Scams of the Past Decade

    From pro athletes and hurricane survivors to the world’s biggest retailer and, well, just about anyone with a phone number or a Facebook account, it seems everyone is now a target for swindlers and con artists. Technological advancements, which have…

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    Things We Use All the Time That Didn’t Exist 15 Years Ago

    We may not be zipping around with rockets on our backs, but life in 2022 is still remarkably different than it was just 15 years ago — and believe it or not, the iPhone is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Of…

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    JetBlue’s Bid to Buy Spirit Could Bring Higher Fares

    JetBlue Airways’ bid to buy Spirit Airlines to create the nation’s fifth largest carrier may be a good deal for New York-based JetBlue, but how it will affect consumers will take longer to figure out.  The $3.8 billion deal, announced…

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    Companies That Benefit From Natural Disasters

    Floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, pandemics, and other disasters that are out of our control usually cost a lot to recover from, triggering serious headaches with the damage they cause — yet are welcome news for some companies. Here are some corporations…

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    Scary Cyberattacks that Hacked Millions of Users

    Big data breaches keep providing new reasons for consumers to be wary of forking over their personal information, despite companies spending millions to bolster security (and settling lawsuits when the security proves to have gaps). Hackers’ targets have included well-known companies,…

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    20 Small Businesses You Can Start With Less Than $1,000

    Explore 20 small businesses you can start for under $1,000 using just basic tools like a computer and smartphone.

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    The Aldi Family Feud And Its Connection to Trader Joe’s

    From Rubble to Riches On the heels of World War II, brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht returned to their war-torn hometown Essen, Germany, and transformed their mother’s corner store into…

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    How McDonald’s Restaurants Have Changed Inside and Out

    Walk into your local McDonald’s, and head to the counter to order a meal. Well, you can, but it seems preferred that you place your order at a kiosk, pay…

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    Travel Agencies and Other Businesses That Are Disappearing

    With the Great Resignation afoot and unemployment at an impressive 3.6% nationwide, it seems like jobs are for the taking. But it’s not like anyone can get any job they…

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    Walmart-Exclusive Bike Helmet Recalled Due to Head Injury Risk

    Walmart customers who purchased a Tony Hawk Silver Metallic multi-purpose helmet have been warned to stop using it immediately. The Walmart-exclusive helmet is being recalled because it doesn’t comply with…

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    25 Things Elon Musk Promised and Didn’t Deliver

    Elon Musk has forged his way into the American consciousness with his bold vision for electric vehicles and his relentless pursuit of diverse, outrageous projects such as colonizing Mars, infusing…

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    Banks’ Most Embarrassing (and Expensive) Mistakes

    Sometimes banks make mistakes — and they’re usually extremely costly, to the tune of millions or even billions of dollars. Take a look at some of the craziest bank mishaps,…

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    Smart Celebrities Who Made Cool Stuff

    We don’t often think of celebrities as people who might be hard at work tinkering in a workshop or lab, but plenty of stars have made multimillion-dollar deals for things…

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    Companies With Outstanding Customer Service

    After the initial blow from the COVID-19 pandemic did its damage to small businesses and international companies alike, many businesses have struggled to find workers at all, let alone reliable…

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    Walmart, CVS Limit Morning-After-Pill Purchases Due to High Demand

    Some national retailers are putting purchase limits on over-the-counter emergency contraceptives, also known as morning-after pills or Plan B, as demand surges after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision reversing Roe…

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    High-Flying Airlines That Went Out of Business

    The aviation business is difficult to navigate. Between fluctuating fuel costs, accidents, hijackings, and trying to keep passengers happy while squeezing every dime out of them, many airlines just don’t…

  • 30 of the Oldest Companies in America

    Companies come and go, but a few have been able to survive — and even thrive — over the long haul, usually with some twists and turns along the way. Here’s a…

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    Costco Sued Over Rotisserie Chickens

    You know those coveted $4.99 rotisserie chickens that shoppers flock to at Costco? Two shareholders are suing the retailer for mistreating the chickens before they were seasoned and spinning. The…