It's not easy to admit you're wrong. I don't typically keep up with "new technology." In fact, I've often been accused of living in the past. So, when I found out about Twitter --

That sound you hear is the roar of laughter erupting from Cupertino, California.The folks at Apple (AAPL) are most likely tickled to hear of a recent gaffe made by a Microsoft (MSFT) executive during

If you think you’re immune to the machinations of the credit-card industry, think again. Read every communication like it’s your very first one. I recently got a preferred customer 0% APR

Whether it's a bad performance review or an unexpected scolding from the boss, negative feedback hits workers squarely in the ego.It's never easy to hear that something is wrong with your work, your

Editor's Note: The following article was written by Raymond James Chief Investment Strategist Jeff Saut. It has been reproduced with permission for the benefit of the Minyanville community.&nbs

Traditional wisdom tells us never to lend money to friends. But traditional wisdom has it slightly wrong. Lending money and property to friends is okay, as long as you feel comfortable with the arran

“Get back, get back, get back to where you once belonged”- Paul McCartneyAs I returned last night from a spooky weekend in Baltimore, my mind wandered to this morning’s column. Afte

When last we caught up with researcher Jim Taylor, vice chairman of The Harrison Group, he talked all about the emerging new resourcefulness of consumers. This week, delivering an update on the behav

This morning I ran across two seemingly unrelated stories:Is Happiness Still That New Car Smell?-- New York Times, Oct. 21, 2009  The recession and a growing awareness of the environment are

Old school Minyans might recognize the title of this column. It was used in January 2005 after a spiritual awakening in Arizona. When I walked into the desert that day, I operated from a place of fin