Millennials Must Become Savvy Money Managers

The focus for many U.S. industries and companies has shifted toward Millennial (or "Gen Y") consumers -- those born between 1980-1995. Millennials are perceived to be the up-and-coming decision-makers, thought leaders and, from a marketing standpoint, money spenders. This is both positive and negative for Gen Y'ers. Certainly, with the focus on this segment of the population, Millennials should get first dibs on new technology, new products/services and...

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Business Facts...Believe it or Not!

Check out these fun facts about some of the world's most famous business brands: For the Extremely Voracious Reader When a Wal-Mart store closes its doors for good, it often sits empty -- a massive echoing enclosure the size of over two football fields. In McAllen, Texas, one empty Wal-Mart store transformed into an extremely useful enterprise - the largest library in the U.S. Wonder if they offer free food samples. The Very "Chew"sy...

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Guard Your Credit Card!

You may have read some news recently about problems with a major department store and a security breach with its credit card data. If you want to avoid being the "target" of a credit card data theft, you may want to pay attention to the scroll of helpful hints below: Believe it or not ... More credit cards thefts occur in the workplace than any other location. It is not wise to leave your credit cards unattended -- even in the...

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The Top 5 Benefits of Owning a Credit Card

Credit cards are often misunderstood. True, some users accumulate excessive debt with their plastic, their useful benefits generally outweigh the risks for responsible spenders. Many credit card benefits -- theft protection, travel assistance and credit building -- may be inconspicuous to the average consumer, even those who have used their cards for years. Check out the top five ways in which credit cards can make your life easier. 1 - Ability...

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