Here’s why diversification is important in investing
Diversify. Diversify. Diversify. Study investing and “diversification” ranks among the most common terms tossed around. Indeed, the first bit of advice…
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Walmart cracks down on scam gift cards
In recent weeks, Walmart has cracked down on gift card scams, working with the Department of Justice to return money to the folks ripped off. Even with…
Fun summer finance lessons for the kids
Dread it. Run from it. Summer arrives all the same. Kids once stuck in school now have some weeks to unwind. While summer was initially set aside so kids…
Brick-by-brick: How LEGO solved financial struggles
Luke Skywalker ignites his lightsaber, a faint blue against a dark, alien Cloud City. But look closer and it’s not silver screen Luke but instead, a LEGO…
How Disney built Marvel into a multibillion-dollar culture
Summer is here and blockbusters are back on the silver screen. Many of the biggest movies so far have been Marvel flicks. You can bet that they’ll…
Will automation shake up food and beverage industry?
When you think of automation, your mind’s eye might first envision manufacturing plants with robots whirling about, assembling the many gizmos that make…
An old-fashioned railroad stock certificate
What are stock buybacks and why do companies use them? If you happen to read the Wall Street Journal or other finance journalism, you’ve probably seen…
Shark Tank host Daymond John’s keys for success
Tune into Shark Tank and you’ll hear advice from Daymond John, the founder of clothing brand FUBU, who has amassed a fortune stretching into the hundreds…
Celebrating Mother’s Day
A card, a box of candy or a simple card. It’s the love that counts when honoring moms and kids of any age can do it. Be assured that the honoring of…
Wallpaper is back and better than before
The past few decades have been bleak for the wallpaper business. During the second half of the 20th century, the wallpaper and coverings industry lost…