Love flying the friendly skies? Maybe you should consider getting your pilot’s license—a pilot job shortage is projected to seriously shock the aviation industry in the next two decades. As air travel continues to grow, employment as a pilot is…
Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. NASA has a real job opening that involves fighting aliens. The technical name for the position, which pays a salary above $100,000, is Planetary Protection Officer. It’s the officer’s responsibility to protect Earth…
Uniqlo announced plans to put vending machines that house jackets and more in major airports. Now, that's shopping made easy!
If you’re a smoker looking for another reason to quit, you can add reduced income to your list of incentives to kick the habit. According to a study published recently by JAMA Internal Medicine, smokers were less likely become employed…
After announcing the closing of 300 stores earlier this year, Sears has decided to start selling Kenmore appliances on Amazon.
When Neely and Andrew Moldovan got married in 2014, they were not happy with their wedding photographer. The Dallas couple claimed that the photographer, Andrea Polito, was withholding images from their special day unless they agreed to pay a $125…
Not only is the fast food establishment praised for its delicious, Instagram-worthy foods, but it's also in the spotlight for how much it pays its workers.
Adi Astl, a retired mechanic living in Etobicoke, Ontario, heard that the city planned to spend $65,000 for a set of park stairs.
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There’s rich and then there’s Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos rich. The two billionaires are currently neck-and-neck for the title of “world’s richest man.” Microsoft founder Gates, who previously held the title, was briefly surpassed by Amazon CEO Bezos when…
Attention fans of the British royal family, communications professionals and anyone who’s ever wanted to work at a real life palace: time to update your resume and iron your interviewing outfit. Kate, William and Harry are hiring. The job in…
The latest Airbnb scam is scary, because it has left travelers stranded in foreign countries with large sums of money missing and no place to stay.
They say "money can't buy you happiness," but some new scientific research suggests that's not entirely true. Spending money on things that give you extra time has a strong link to happiness.
The devil’s in the details. Thousands of people might have their student loan debt may be wiped away forever—all because of missing or incorrect paperwork. The New York Times reported this week on a complicated legal battle between students and creditors. The…
As if HomeGoods wasn't enough on its own, shoppers will soon have a new place to indulge: a spin-off store called Homesense.
Visa wants us all to quit using cash. That's why they're shelling out $500,000 to help 50 small restaurants upgrade their payment systems and go cashless.
Some bad news this week for Verizon customers: The company confirmed Wednesday that the personal information of 6 million customers leaked online.
Earlier this week, denim designer and retailer True Religion filed for bankruptcy. They now plan to close at least 27 stores.
Target is revamping its merchandise lineup, meaning some of the brands we've grown to know and love will disappear from stores.
Like many other fashion retailers, Rue 21 recently filed for bankruptcy protection. The decision came after the company announced it would close 400 stores.
In today's episode of "World's Dumbest Criminals," two scammers attempted to use counterfeit money to scam Victoria's Secret and got caught.
With more people taking on side jobs, Shiftgigs is helping connect people with the gigs they're looking for through an easy-to-use mobile app.
If you were thinking about booking a basic economy ticket to save money on your next flight, you might want to think again.
If you purchased something from Jessica Alba's the Honest Company, you might be entitled to a cash payout, thanks to their lawsuit settlement.
Did you buy a laptop, cordless power tool or camcorder between 2000-2011? If so, you could be eligible for money from a $44.95 million settlement.
The next time you visit your local CVS for some candy or tanning oil, you might find yourself spending a whole lot more time searching.
Considering there are just about 7.3 billion people in the world, your chance of keeping your identity to yourself isn't great.
After one British woman paid just $15 for what turned out to be a real diamond at a flea market, it has gone off to auction at Sotheby's.
Would you pay $50,000 for an electric pickup truck if you knew you'd never have to buy gas again? Workhorse, an Ohio-based manufacturer, is betting on it.
Though most of us are pretty cautious on Craigslist, one recurring scheme seems so reasonable that many apartment hunters fall victim to it.
Apparently, people are now collecting vintage IKEA furniture—are you unknowingly sitting on thousands of dollars? Here's what you need to know.
Instagram is a haven for bakers to share photos of their delicious creations. Some are even using this as an opportunity to make extra cash. Here's how.
Fred Vautour has worked as a janitor at Boston College for over a decade – and it's helped his five kids attend the school, tuition-free.
You probably already know paying with cash is a good way to manage your money. But making purchases with a debit card might be even better.
A Virginia woman ordered a chair from Amazon for her growing business. When it arrived, she got a big surprise!
Sears and Kmart are closing 72 more stores in addition to the 150 stores they closed earlier this year.
If you've ever worried about being replaced by technology—you know, robots—your fears are not unfounded. Here's how likely that may be.
Attention Kmart shoppers: Your credit card information may have been compromised. The retailer is alerting customers that it got hacked.
A new report predicts that by 2030, most of the U.S. will be using self-driving vehicles—and they will save us thousands of dollars.
The Table Grace Cafe in Omaha is making headlines for its delicious meals made with fresh, organic ingredients and its unconventional payment model.
Sweaty and nervous at your last interview? That was nothing. Having candidates work out while interviewing for a job is becoming more popular.
Payless has released a list of 122 additionals stores slated for closure. The shoe retailer filed for bankruptcy and closed 400 stores earlier this year.
Panera is making hundreds of little changes to make your life easier. Have you noticed some of these tweaks at your local store?
It's hardly news that there are more women in the workforce. Could it possibly be a coincidence that women are now also less likely to marry?
Not only is getting junk mail needlessly annoying, but all that paper is a huge waste. Turns out opting out is actually easier than you might think.
After announcing that it would close just 200 stores earlier this year, RadioShack has now closed more than 1,000 stores. Only a handful remain open.
Requiring new employees to sign a noncompete agreement in order to land a position is common these days. Here's what you should consider before signing.
Chipotle customers, check your bank accounts – the company experienced a security breach in March and April that exposed credit card information.
If you're looking for a unique experience while visiting San Francisco, then you might want to check out the Black Rat Cafe, where you can dine with rats!
While they're known for being stealthy and "disappearing", this time, the disappearance of ninjas in Japan is not welcome.