by Gregory Johnson | Mar 13, 2019 | Consumer News, Finance, Politics, Public Interest, Public Policy, Video
When Walmart moves into rural towns, the impact on local small businesses can be devastating and often results in local stores closing down. Even more devastating is the wasteland left behind when a Walmart pulls out of a community after homogenizing the local...
by Gregory Johnson | Mar 8, 2019 | Finance, Housing, Video
Housing costs in California are rising faster than other states. Between January 2012 and January 2019, list prices for homes rose 85.4%. Here are three of the key conditions that sent prices soaring. Video and photo composite: Carlos Waters for The Wall Street...
by Gregory Johnson | Nov 9, 2018 | Advertising, Finance, Good News, Video
In 2017 Capital One announced the launch of the Capital One Café – a transformational and impactful shift for the banking industry, but also an inspiring business model that transcends business as usual. In short, the Capital One Café is a beautiful and bright...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 26, 2018 | Finance, Video
Eschewing consumer culture, Pete Adeney, also known as Mr. Money Mustache, practices an extreme frugality that allowed him to retire at age 30. Avoiding car use, DIYing and investing in stock market index funds are among the tactics he and his fellow F.I.R.E....
by Gregory Johnson | Sep 25, 2018 | Activism, Finance, Politics, Video
Video In this 24 Apr 2018 video, Jonathan Karl of ABC News interviews conservative billionaire Charles Koch. Quotes “We have this corporate welfare that benefits established companies and makes it very difficult for somebody to get started because this...
by Gregory Johnson | Sep 10, 2018 | Finance, Video
A decade after the financial crisis, billionaire investor Warren Buffett explains what was behind the 2008 mayhem, what we can do to limit the damage and opportunities missed last time.
by Gregory Johnson | May 14, 2018 | Advertising, Finance, Video
Wells Fargo is working to earn back public trust. The video below is part of that initiative, and is described on their 6 May 2017 YouTube post as: To earn back your trust, Wells Fargo has renewed its commitment to you. See our re-established goals at...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 27, 2016 | Advertising, Finance
How it Works Like most companies, Discover has a referral program. Here’s how it works: Invite up to 10 people per year to signup for a Discover card. When they make a single purchase in the first 3 months, they will get $50 and you will also get $50. It’s...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 7, 2016 | Finance
MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 7, 2016– U.S. Bank, the fifth largest commercial bank in the United States, announced today that it has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical...
by Gregory Johnson | Dec 1, 2015 | Activism, Finance, Good News, Lifeways, Video
A common theme through the ages is the depravity, greed, and selfishness of the wealthy. Their exploitative treatment of the poor and careless destruction of the planet has caused the rich people to become the scapegoat for many of society’s ills, including the...
by Gregory Johnson | Nov 28, 2015 | Finance
TIAA-CREF U.S. Equity Funds Growth & Income (TIIRX) Mid-Cap Growth (TCMGX) Real Estate Securities (TCREX) Equity Index (TINRX) Large-Cap Growth (TIRTX) Mid-Cap Value (TCMVX) Social Choice Equity (TICRX) Large-Cap Value (TCLCX) Small-Cap Equity (TCSEX) Social...
by Gregory Johnson | Feb 15, 2015 | Finance
Your FICO® Credit Score Can Change Frequently According to FICO, 83% of the population experiences changes to their FICO® Credit Score by up to 20 points month to month. Each time we provide your FICO® Credit Score, it’s based on the information in your...
by Gregory Johnson | Jan 5, 2015 | Finance
Four timeless principles to help you reach your investment objectives Successful investment management companies base their business on a core investment philosophy, and Vanguard is no different. Although we offer many specific strategies through both internally and...
by Gregory Johnson | Jul 20, 2014 | Activism, Finance, Good News, Health
There’s been a lot of attention recently paid to Walgreens as a result of their current plan to consider shifting their company headquarters to Switzerland. The move would result in hundreds of millions of dollars a year that will no longer flow into the U.S....
by Gregory Johnson | Mar 29, 2014 | Finance
Countries With High Interest Rates As the chart below indicates, some countries have very high bank interest rates. While money invested in a Canadian bank may only earn 1% interest, that same money could earn 12% interest in Nigeria. So, why don’t people invest...
by Gregory Johnson | Nov 24, 2013 | Finance, Technology
Coin is a credit-card size device similar to the Proteân Echo that retains multiple cards in its memory. As of November 2013, it’s currently in the crowd-source funding phase, but is reported for availability in 2014. There are many card storage apps for the...
by Gregory Johnson | Jan 3, 2013 | Finance
Finance Summary It’s helpful to have at least two financial institutions for your banking needs. You may choose to work with a local bank for personalized local service. However, for additional features, services, and possibly better interest rates on...
by Gregory Johnson | Oct 25, 2012 | Effective Living, Finance, Technology
Summary. The Neat Company has introduced cloud document imaging storage and synchronization for their NeatReceipts software and scanner system. Benefits. Like other scanning systems, NeatReceipts uses OCR to create searchable PDF files of scanned images, and...
