Economy

Verizon Wireless Unlimited Plans, Phones & Account: Phone Company Tries to Compete With Cheaper New Deals

Verizon and AT&T seem to be taking over the nation when it comes to wireless. Typically, the best phones make it to these two carriers and the best network coverage come from them too. With that said, Verizon's plans can be very pricey, but seeing an all-out price war as of late, Verizon might start offering cheaper plans.

Digital Book World Conference + Expo Reveals Important Information About Growing Digital Industry

The Digital Book World Conference + Expo, which took place Jan.13-15 at the New York Hilton Midtown, showcased the nuances of scalable automation technologies, the growing digital industry (ecommerce, ebook, video, online education, immersive reading and beyond), data management platforms and cross-media digital content.

Cheap Gas Prices: Gasoline Stations Continue Selling at Low Rates, But Experts Say Pump Price May Go Up in February 2015

Gas prices continue to fall sending more drivers to the pumps to fill up. The national average of $2.09 per gallon, according to data from AAA, is well over a dollar lower than the price of $3.31 a year ago. With gas prices falling and temperatures mild around the lower 48 states, consumers might want to hit the roads a little more than in the past.

US, Cuba Relations 2015: Treasury, Commerce Departments Publish New Amendments, Regulations for Renewed Diplomatic Relations

The U.S. Department of Commerce and Treasury Department announced the regulatory amendments for the renewed diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba.

Google Glass Eyewear Price and Release: Company Announces End of Sales of Current Verision

Google is ending sales of its Google Glass eyewear, but the company says the product is not dead. Google insists that it will continue to launch the smart glasses as a consumer product, just not in its present form.

Obama's Call for Unhampered Municipal Broadband Puts FCC at the Center of New Internet Debate

Beyond Net Neutrality, the FCC has a new issue putting it in right in the middle of the political crosshairs, after President Obama called on states to loosen restrictions on municipal broadband.

Apple Watch Release and Price: $20M First-Year Sales Predicted for Company's Smartwatch Debut

Based on a Credit Suisse survey of recent iPhone buyers, it is being reported that 35 million people want to buy an Apple Watch in its first year on sale.

Volkswagen Golf Wins North American Car of the Year Award at 2015 Detroit Auto Show Thanks to Great Price: Beats Ford Mustang, Hyundai Genesis

The Volkswagen Golf was crowned the 2015 North American Car of the Year on Monday at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show.

Carlos Slim Now Largest Shareholder in The New York Times Company

Mexican multibillionaire Carlos Slim became the largest shareholder in The New York Times Company Wednesday after opting to double his stake.

Affordable Care Act Summary 2015: 'ACA is Working,' Says HHS Secretary As Push Gets Underway for Latinos and Health Coverage

With one month remaining for the second open enrollment period of the Federally Facilitated Marketplace and State-Based Marketplaces mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), efforts are underway to encourage the Latino community to enroll for health insurance.

Sprint vs. T-Mobile: Claure and Co. Tally Nearly 1 Million New Customers in Q4 2014

T-Mobile may be shaking up the wireless industry, but rival Sprint reported it ended 2014 with encouraging results, keeping it in third place among the major national networks.

JP Morgan Chase Executive Talks Harsh Regulators as Bank Faces Millions in Legal Costs, Declining Stocks

Biggest Bank in U.S. by assets hit hard by legal costs JP Morgan Chase & Co. is the United States' biggest bank by assets and has been hit hard by legal costs as it has been defending government probes and other legal issues.

Etsy Online Crafts Shop Famous for Handmade Jewelry Reportedly Working on $300M IPO

Etsy, an online marketplace that sells all sorts of arts and craft pieces, could become a public company as early as this quarter.

Ashley’s Furniture Store Giving Free Furniture to 500 Customers to Celebrate Ohio State University College Football Playoff Win

Furniture retailer Ashley's Furniture HomeStore lost a very costly bet on Monday. The store's parent company Morris Home Furnishings said that it would cover the costs of customers in Ohio if Ohio State won the College Football Playoff. OSU did win, and now Ashley's has to pay up.

Apple App Store Sales Off to Record 2015 After Strong 2014

Apple's app store set a new record for billings during the first week of 2015, generating nearly $500 million from app and in-app purchases.

MARKETPLACE: LinkAmerica CEO Andrés Ruzo Doesn't Know How To Quit

They say part of success is just showing up, but aspiring entrepreneurs could learn a different lesson from the example of CEO of LinkAmerica, and self-described "serial entrepreneur," Andrés Ruzo: The biggest part of success is not giving up.

iPhone 6 vs. Android: Apple's New Phones Snag More Market Share

Google's Android operating system still carries the most weight around the world, but it looks like Apple's new iPhones have helped the Cupertino giant regain some consumers.

T-Mobile Reports Successful 2014 as it Looks to Stronger 2015

T-Mobile revealed impressive figures for 2014, showing that the company has plenty of reason to think its brash, maverick style of marketing is working.

Obama's Call for Student and Consumer Data Protection Laws: Critics Already See Cracks

This week, President Obama called for new laws protecting Americans from the kind of massive data breaches that defined the consumer cybersecurity narrative in 2014, along with a proposal to limit technology companies' use of student data.

Detroit Auto Show 2015 Debuts Ford GT and Acura NSX Supercar Specs, Price and Release Dates [Video]

Automakers are taking the North American International Auto Show in Detroit by storm with the unveiling of supercars. Ford debuted its all-new GT at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show on Monday. Let's see how Ford's GT supercar compares with the Acura NSX.
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