By Stuart Hayman The “experience economy” is here. It’s fundamentally changing how companies go to market, influence their buyers and engage people throughout the customer journeys. In this brave new world, experience trumps all else — consumers’ loyalty and dollars go to experiences, not products. Indeed, a recent survey conducted […]
CPA Dan Herron didn’t want to be the bearer of bad news, yet there he was explaining to a couple why they owed the federal government approximately $10,000 in taxes on their 2018 return. “They were used to paying around $1,100,” the San Luis Obispo, California-based accountant said. The couple […]
It’s not the worst press conference mistake we’ve seen at CES this year, but Samsung revisited a classic during its keynote last night: copying Apple’s work, continuing a seemingly endless pattern of Samsung (and other companies) cloning Apple, intentionally or otherwise. In this case, Samsung presented an icon for facial […]
Eight of the top 10 financial resolutions Americans are making for the new year involve boosting their credit scores and better managing their cards, according to new survey data from Experian. Not only that, but the country’s collective resolve surrounding credit improvements is stronger this year than last. The most […]
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) has opened three new testing centers in rural Tennessee communities as part of its effort to better serve insurance agents and their customers in these areas, the department said in a statement. The new testing centers where individuals may take their insurance […]
With every iOS update, I become increasingly convinced that the platform has outgrown Apple’s ability to managed it. More and more new features get pushed back, the platform is positively riddled with bugs, and little regard is given to usability. While I don’t have the time or inclination to list […]
According to a new filing by the Security and Exchange Commission, Apple CEO Tim Cook has donated over 6,000 shares of Apple stock to an undisclosed charity. Reported by 9to5Mac, the stock is worth approximately $2 million, based on today’s closing price of $300.35, a new record for the company. […]
HOW FAST CAN YOU improve your credit score? If you need to borrow money but have poor credit – or no credit score at all – it can feel like an eternity before the number is acceptable to lenders. With positive changes in your credit managing habits, you can see credit score improvements […]
FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), nearly 2 million diabetics, many of them poor, got health insurance, a new study shows. “Insurance coverage can change the health trajectory of people with diabetes by providing access to diagnosis and treatment,” said lead researcher Rebecca […]
Before the calendar flips to 2020, you might want to see if there are some moves you can make to take advantage of the tax breaks for medical expenses. Experts say it’s worth exploring, as the cost of health care continues its upward climb. The U.S. spent about $3.5 trillion […]