The end of every year spawns a good amount of reflection on our actions, for better or for worse, that impacted our personal lives and finances over the last 12 months. And sometimes we find ourselves cringing at our misconduct,
December 2014
Back in 2007 when Ford Sync was first introduced, it was groundbreaking technology. This was the first largely software-based infotainment system that could be updated easily while letting owners add additional purchased features. In addition, this was the first system
Nine official adaptations, three moving romances, two historical dramas, and one horrifying storybook are among some of the films on HuffPost Entertainment’s list of 2014’s best movies. In a year where 17 of the 20 highest-grossing films hail from franchises or adaptations,
One of the companies I take a look at in my new eBook for Forbes is Drybar, the blow-dry-and-style “non-salon” (no cuts, no color) phenomenon that’s transformed the haircare landscape with amazing rapidity. When I first came across Drybar in
Even as the stock market soars to record highs, federal regulators are announcing new, cheaper ways for cash-strapped borrowers to buy a home. With the catastrophic housing crash of the last decade still glaring through the rear view mirror, the
Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL – Snapshot Report) announced fourth quarter fiscal 2014 earnings of 20 cents per share, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 7 cents. However, the bottom line lagged the year-ago earnings of 75 cents per share by
The status for today’s ‘in a vacuum’ view is that risk is still ‘ON’ with yields rising (bonds dropping) and short-term yields rising more, meaning players are not seeking out liquidity. It’s stock favorable and gold unfavorable as it stands at the
Click on picture to enlarge Many feel investors should “listen” to the message coming from Junk Bonds, due to them sometimes being a leading indicator for the stock market. The 2-pack above takes a look at the two largest Junk
Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB)’s new privacy updates seem to be upsetting users, with many resorting to posting a hoax privacy notice on their walls. They hope to protect their posts and photos from being tapped into, without their consent. However most
The economic mover and shaker this week is the Friday employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This monthly report contains a wealth of data for economists, probably the most publicized in the near term being the month-over-month change
