Business & Finance

Shopping in the Future

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Will the future be filled with flying cars, automated shopping carts, mirco-chipped credit cards and mall employees with artificial intelligence?

The Gift Card Minefield: How To Get Your Money’s Worth

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The holiday season may seem far away, but if you’re like most people, by the time the urge (or necessity) to shop hits you, planning out and buying individual gifts for everyone on your list may not be a feasible, or at the very least pleasant, option. For many of us, that means taking a […]

Peak Oil Consumption – How much oil is left?

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Peak oils is the point where the maximum rate of global petroleum extraction is reached, and after which, production enters a terminal decline. Some say it has already occurred, or will by 2015.

Trashonomics Infographic

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Garbage: it’s a dirty business, but somebody’s got to take care of it. 250 million tons and billions of dollars worth of it every year in the U.S. alone, in fact. Here’s how all that trash stack up in our economy.

Star Wars Financing

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With his net worth inching upwards of $3 billion, George Lucas is set for life. Today we take a look at the franchise that got him to this point — Star Wars. Below is a peek at the franchise’s history of bringing in the big bucks not just at the box office but from merchandising […]

Money in The Food Industry

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Whether it’s a humble burger bar or the most luxurious of high-profile restaurants, America is a nation which loves dining out (so much so, we totalled nearly $566 billion in restaurant food sales last year). We’ve taken a look at some of the economics behind this gigantic industry and, in particular, how the tradition of […]

Burger Wars: In-N-Out vs. Five Guys

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There is a new burger-war brewing and this time it’s East Coast versus West Coast, and a serious case of the little guy toppling the established giant. Have a look at our comparison below and defend your favorite in the comments!

Insurance Fraud: Know the Costs

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Insurance fraud can be pretty , and sadly, it happens all the time. You may not know this, but 10% of property and/or casualty insurance claims are fraudulent- and this unfortunately affects your car insurance premiums as a consumer. For instance; if you get in an accident and the other person puts in a claim, […]