As someone who shops almost exclusively online, I thought this article pinpoints key issues that have kept shoppers from returning to old habits of browsing thru brick and mortar stores. After all, not all physical stores are hurting. In my area, new bookstores are popping up all over the place. And there will always be … Continue reading Why are customers moving away from retail shopping to the internet?
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Many thought Equifax would pay them $125 upon request. Not quite.
This is a prime example of people loving the idea of getting something for nothing. Several months ago, the terms by which Equifax settled a past privacy breach went viral as simply "fill out a form, get $125." Unfortunately, one of the terms of getting that payout was an affirmation that you were using a … Continue reading Many thought Equifax would pay them $125 upon request. Not quite.
A final set of useful articles from Bustle about the innards of the Apple Card
https://www.bustle.com/p/why-does-the-apple-card-change-colors-heres-what-each-color-means-18669982 Why Does The Apple Card Change Colors? Here's What Each Color Means By Emma Lord August 21, 2019 Apple There are a lot of things that separate the Apple Card from the regular credit cards you're used to, but chief among them may be the fact that this is the first one that completely … Continue reading A final set of useful articles from Bustle about the innards of the Apple Card
Baby boomers were expected to begin taking retirement savings but they’re too scared
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-22/nervous-retirees-with-money-to-spare-are-sitting-on-their-wealth Nervous Retirees Are Too Scared to Spend Even rich Americans worry about living the good life and running short of cash. By Ben Steverman August 22, 2019, 5:00 AM EDT ILLUSTRATION: JOE MELHUISH FOR BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK LISTEN TO ARTICLE 6:05 SHARE THIS ARTICLE Share Tweet Post Email The U.S. economic recovery, the longest in recorded … Continue reading Baby boomers were expected to begin taking retirement savings but they’re too scared
Collected URLs on the new Apple card for those who like to read up
I'm not going to go thru all the pros and cons here. Here's my bottom line opinion -- if you already use Apple Pay, apply for the Apple Card in your Wallet. The 2% cash back justifies it (even compared to the Amazon Prime Card) and the financial management features are fun. Don't bother ordering … Continue reading Collected URLs on the new Apple card for those who like to read up
Want to be happy? Research suggests you avoid these six choices
The headline was a bit grim to find due to my personal choices. As often happens tho, the headline lists only three of the six life choices that the author has determined to be helpful in staying happy. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/16/dont-retire-early-buy-a-home-or-be-a-lawyer-if-you-want-to-be-happy-says-happiness-expert.html Don’t retire early, buy a home or be a lawyer if you want to be happy, … Continue reading Want to be happy? Research suggests you avoid these six choices
Carbon offsets don’t stop additions to greenhouse gases but they help
I ran into Lyft's position as a large voluntary purchaser of carbon offsets on an emailed receipt. Perhaps other taxi substitutes are doing the same thing by now, but I couldn't find evidence that it's happened. Should this affect your decision as to which service to use? I believe it should certainly be a factor. … Continue reading Carbon offsets don’t stop additions to greenhouse gases but they help
That less nutritious food in the future? It’s going to be very, very expensive
https://futurism.com/un-warning-climate-change-food-expensive/ UN Warning: Food Is Going to Get Really, Really Expensive August 13th 19__Kristin Houser__Filed Under: Earth & Energy Hunger Pains The global food supply is on the brink of disaster, according to a newly published report by the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. More than 100 experts contributed to the report, which concludes … Continue reading That less nutritious food in the future? It’s going to be very, very expensive
Advertiser cash may force a change in print media coverage — money talks
This is one of those stories that made me smile and smile BIG. Advertisers have decided that their media placements suffer by being near articles featuring certain words. Frankly, I don't doubt that connection in the slightest. But their solution may have a major impact on what events are covered and how. Note that the … Continue reading Advertiser cash may force a change in print media coverage — money talks
Yet another form of cash involving phones
Every time I get even slightly complacent about being conversant with the various forms of currency, something comes around to surprise me. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-13/mobile-phones-are-replacing-bank-accounts-in-africa Mobile Phones Are Replacing Bank Accounts in Africa A service that allows people to withdraw or deposit cash by text has become an indispensable part of life By Moses Mozart Dzawu August … Continue reading Yet another form of cash involving phones
Can you ditch your air conditioning?
Maybe you can at least reduce the air conditioning you need. I live in a NYC high rise with lots of glass facing south and north. I've added ceiling fans to every room but the bathroom, lowered the shades practically to sill level, and run the a/c only when I'm home and only in the … Continue reading Can you ditch your air conditioning?
Apple-Goldman Sachs Card has more features than just appearing in an iPhone wallet
It's still early days for the Apple Card developed by Apple to integrate closely with both its hardware and software. But the intended market is remarkably aware of the product and many of its special features. https://bgr.com/2019/08/07/apple-card-hit-product-high-awareness-survey-activation-video/ The Apple Card is so much more revolutionary than you think Andy Meek @aemeek August 7th, 2019 at … Continue reading Apple-Goldman Sachs Card has more features than just appearing in an iPhone wallet
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