Category: WalletPop

  • 21
    May

    GM Had 1,999 Reasons to Crash Facebook’s IPO Party

    Filed under: Technology , Facebook , General Motors General Motors ( GM ) really knows how to time an exit. The automaker has announced that it will no longer advertise on Facebook, just days before the social networking giant is set to go public. GM doesn’t have a beef with the content on Facebook

    Posted by FinanceGuru in WalletPop

  • 21
    May

    Solid Reasons for the Unbanked to Shun Chase’s New ‘Liquid Card’

    When bankers come up with a new wonder product, it’s rarely good news for consumers. JPMorgan Chase’s ( JPM ) new “Liquid” card is no exception. Unveiled last week, Liquid is touted as “a reloadable card that offers customers financial control and flexibility with the convenience of Chase’s extensive branch and ATM network.” Co-branded with Visa ( V ), Liquid can be used much like a credit or debit card to withdraw cash from ATMs, pay for purchases in stores and online, and even pay the electric..

    Posted by FinanceGuru in WalletPop

  • 20
    May

    How to Save Money at the Movie Theater

    Filed under: Saving Money By Cameron Huddleston My family has a Friday night tradition: dinner and a movie. No, we don’t go to a restaurant then the theater.

    Posted by FinanceGuru in WalletPop

  • 20
    May

    Money Where Your Mouth Is: Economist Explains Why We Eat Like We Do

    Filed under: Economy , Books , Food & Drink With obesity and diabetes at epidemic levels, the experts agree that America’s diet is in serious need of reform. Even so, there are times when food criticism seems to wander away from the realm of reasoned analysis in the direction of religion. With reformers such as Morgan Spurlock and Michael Pollan preaching about the morality of high fructose corn syrup and organic produce, it can sometimes seem like American cuisine is caught in a battle between good and evil — and your plate is the OK..

    Posted by FinanceGuru in WalletPop

  • 19
    May

    Facebook Real-Time Wealth Tracker: What Are the Big Investors’ Stakes Worth?

    Filed under: Facebook , Market News The Facebook IPO will make dozens of people rich — some of them phenomenally so. How big a payday will major Facebook shareholders see?

    Posted by FinanceGuru in WalletPop