The Internet makes financial transactions quick and easy, and for investors it’s practically an indispensable tool. But as we’ve pointed out in previous posts, unwary users can find themselves vulnerable to scammers and hackers who can empty bank accounts, hijack...
The rise of social media has changed the way the world does business. Although the Internet has always offered 24/7 availability of services, shopping and information, social networks offer more: personal connection, sharing, a sense of community – and trust. It’s no...
Natural disasters like tornadoes and earthquakes hit the news fairly often, followed by promises of help for the afflicted areas. The wave of extreme heat that’s sent temperatures in the Western US soaring to recorded levels in the last week of June 2013 probably...
Celebrity chef Paula Deen’s very public fall from grace has hit the news in many ways. From outrage among foodies to concerns about the financial fallout as company after company has dumped her, the collapse of Deen’s empire has rippled throughout the economy....
Last year, over two-thirds of homebuyers in a recent survey said they used social media in the purchasing process. More than that, the Internet has become a thriving home for real estate purchases of all kinds. Although online real estate transactions can be risky,...
