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Money Between Friends: Silicon Valley’s Embrace of Multi-Level Marketing
In a culture that increasingly valorizes start-ups and social entrepreneurship, and an economy that keeps ordinary people always on the lookout for the next gig, it makes sense that multi-level marketing firms have found a warm reception. But how different are they from their predecessors—and how are they the same?
The Grandparent Scam
Every day, phones are ringing in homes across the country. Maybe yours. On the line: organized teams of con artists trying to bilk you out of thousands of dollars by impersonating your loved ones. One especially lucrative scam targets the supposedly vulnerable demographic of grandparents. A journalist and grandmother sets out to discover who's calling—and the real reason why the "grandparent scam" works so damn well.
New Orleans Weathers the Great Recession
The economy in Louisiana's greatest city has reversed decades of decline and is outperforming the nation.
Should I Pay My Rent With a Credit Card?
Imagine all the airline miles you'd earn. And then keep imagining because it's still not worth it.
Black Restaurant Servers Get Smaller Tips
New research suggests implicit racism influences how much we choose to tip our waiter or waitress.
In Many Employers’ Eyes, For-Profit Colleges Are Equivalent to High School
A new study by a group of economists finds that attending a for-profit college is a bad investment.
The Hidden Costs of Tobacco Debt
Even when taxpayers aren’t explicitly on the hook, tobacco bonds can cost states and local governments money. Here’s how.
The Ice Bucket Challenge’s Meme Money
The ALS Association has raised nearly $100 million over the past month, 50 times what it raised in the same period last year. How will that money be spent, and how can non-profit executives make a windfall last?