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Not a quick fix: A raise in fast-food hourly wages to $15 leads to 4% increase of product prices- study

According to a study, a 4% increase of fast-food prices is the consequence of a $15 per hour minimum wage increase, while others imply that restaurant closures could be the end result.

Jul 29, 2015 11:55 PM EDT


The trinity of Content Marketing and why they are important in your business

Useful contents and social media with search techniques are the three most important factors that builds a successful start-up according to experts.

Jul 29, 2015 10:59 PM EDT


CFPB fines Citibank for illegal credit card practices

Citigroup's consumer bank to pay $700mn to consumers and $70mn to US govt Citigroup's consumer bank has been fined to pay $700milion for its illegal credit card practices.

Jul 28, 2015 6:51 AM EDT


Mutual funds and ETFs are dancing to the tune of Apple's stock

Apple stock's latest drop after results is pulling funds, ETFs lower; Apple with its largest market capitalization is significantly influencing funds, indices

Jul 27, 2015 9:47 AM EDT


Study reveals the U.S. Pension System is short by $1 Trillion

Some US states could potentially suffer Greece's fate due to pension liabilities. Is it too late for an action?

Jul 16, 2015 2:15 AM EDT


Brooklyn Law School to reimburse 15% of the tuition for unemployed graduates

Brooklyn Law School will give 15 percent of the total tuition fee back to graduates who haven’t found a meaningful job 9 months after graduating.

Jul 15, 2015 2:56 AM EDT


New Xbox One Matte Black Console Offers 1TB Of Storage

Microsoft corp will be showing off its latest offerings at the Xbox E3 show next week. But even before the show starts, the company yesterday unveiled Xbox One console, with a new matte finish and 1TB of on-board storage space.

Jun 11, 2015 12:54 AM EDT


Instagram ads will prompt users to buy and install more things

Facebook Inc had for a long time resisted giving advertisement space on Instagram. That's not the case anymore, as Instagram now will empower advertisers with more powerful tools.

Jun 03, 2015 5:27 AM EDT


More Health-Care Insurers Seek Big Premium Increases: Rate hikes of 10 percent or more for 2016; Approval underway?

Major Health Insurance Companies are seeking a huge increase for the ObamaCare insurance premiums on 2016. The request for increase was supported by data but no assurance to be approved?

Jun 02, 2015 7:17 AM EDT


Technology Takes Advantage In Private Banking: The Future In Managing Personal Finance; Downturn of Swiss Banks Salvaged?

With the downturn of Swiss economy, banks need to reinvent themselves to attract new investors. Schmoozers are facing this challenge.

Jun 01, 2015 8:49 AM EDT


Amazon pays $16M tax in Germany despite $11.9B profit; company starts tax honesty in 4 European countries

Amazon has paid $16 million of tax in Germany. This is in reference to the electronic retail company’s profit of $11.9 billion in the said country which they say is low. Amazon has also declared its sales in 4 European countries which would mean they would have to pay more taxes.

May 27, 2015 5:08 AM EDT


MasterCard Send via P2P magic offers instant transactions within seconds

MasterCard Send is the newest P2P payment system that eliminates time and network boundaries. It is expected to close digitized monetary transactions in seconds.

May 27, 2015 2:31 AM EDT