Explaining behavioral economics a mix of psychology and money
A reader asks about behavioral economics defined as the blend of psychology and economics that shows why people act irrationally. Examples include loss aversion and risk seeking. mentions books by Gary Belsky and Dan Ariely illustrating irrational spending and market bubbles.
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Gary Belsky
Thomas Gilovich
Simon & Schuster
Dan Ariely
Harper Perennial
What is negative equity in housing?
Negative equity occurs when a homeowner owes more on a mortgage than the home is worth. The value of the property falls below the loan balance, creating an underwater mortgage and financial risk for the borrower.
Name That Company Reveals 1885 Milwaukee Founding
The firm began in 1885 in Milwaukee by the inventor of the first electric room thermostat. It now leads a global portfolio in HVAC equipment and controls, automotive seating, and batteries for gasoline, hybrid, and electric vehicles. It employs about 130,000 worldwide and books over $40 billion in annual sales.
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Wisconsin
Smart travel on a budget with online booking tips
Use comparison sites like Kayak Orbitz Expedia and Hotels com to find airfares hotels and car rentals. Check multiple sites for different airlines and discounts set price alerts and consider travel advisories and travel agents for busy or specialized trips.
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Country Star Restaurants bankruptcy a penny stock cautionary tale
The author recalls investing $3,000 in Country Star Restaurants in the mid 1990s. A high profile concept linked to country music failed as fans ate overpriced meals in urban Las Vegas venues. The company filed for bankruptcy, burning cash and wiping out investment, illustrating why proven strategy and growing earnings matter before investing.
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Brooks and Dunn
Alan Jackson
America
Las Vegas
M.C
Country Star
GoPro Stock Valuation Seen Amid Growth and Risks
The Motley Fool notes GoPro Inc. has fallen over a year but shows strong growth with revenue up since 2012 and net income rising nearly sixfold. Overseas sales surge, product expansion includes a drone planned for 2016, and forward P E ratios in the 20s and teens. Caution advised due to volatility and risk.
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GPRO
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China
Motley Fool
Luxottica the eyewear giant and brand owner
Luxottica, founded in 1961 in Agordo Italy, now dominates fashion luxury and sports eyewear. It designs and sells about 80 percent of global brands including Ray Bans Oakleys Armani Bulgari Chanel Coach DKNY Dolce & Gabbana Michael Kors Prada Ralph Lauren Versace Vogue. It acquired LensCrafters Sunglass Hut Pearle Vision Sears Optical Target Optical and Glasses com.
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Ray-Ban
Oakley
Armani
Bulgari
Chanel
Coach
DKNY
Dolce & Gabbana
Michael Kors
Oliver Peoples
Persol
Prada
Ralph Lauren
Tiffany
Tory Burch
Versace
Vogue
LensCrafters
Sunglass Hut
Pearle Vision
Sears Optical
Target Optical
Glasses
Luxottica
Trucking wages rise as driver shortage tightens field
The shortage drives pay up with Schneider National and Kreilkamp raising driver wages and offering retention and recruitment bonuses. Analysts say long haul pay must push beyond 50 000 to 60 000 while industry faces a looming shortage that could reach 175 000 drivers by 2024 despite ongoing job movement and regulation debates.
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Tim Kreilkamp
Schneider
Mark Rourke
Kreilkamp
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ous
Costello
U.S
Noel Perry
FTR Transportation Intelligence
Bloomington
Ind
Perry
Johnson
Rourke
Kreiskamp
Trucking Association
Mortgage Rate Notes for Financial Institutions
Mortgage rates and terms are discussed for lenders. Contact your lender for current down payment plans and precise APR definitions. Rates are subject to change without notice and may be based on different point systems.
Obama to sign trade deal amid fierce US political scrutiny
The United States faces a contentious debate as President Obama plans to sign the trade pact after a 90 day wait. Critics warn of job losses from foreign competition while supporters cite market access gains for Vietnam and Malaysia. Congressional ratification remains uncertain.
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Peter Petri
Brandeis University
U.S
Asia-Pacific
Rajiv Biswas
Asia Pacific
IHS Global Insight
Vietnam
United States
Obama
Democratic Party
Hillary Clinton
Congress
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