#414: Best and Worst Credit Cards

From cbsnews.com, this list of best and worst cards is their trick or treat offering since it was published just before Halloween. Their information comes from CardHub, a site for credit card comparisons.

#413: More on ApplePay

#412: Coming Soon to a Coffee Shop/Food Place Near You? Maybe Not.....

Why Apple Pay isn't the answer to all business owner's prayers - read this article and watch this video.

#411: Manufacturing Growth in the South

From Bloomberg Businessweek, how the American South is becoming competitive in the U.S. manufacturing sector - read it here.

#410: Tim Cook's Apple

A great article on the leadership style of Apple's Time Cook is found here.

#409: Internal Controls for Cash - U.S. Bureau of Printing & Engraving Style

This feature identifies the changes to the $100 bill which were made to reduce counterfeiting. Although this is over a year old, it's still interesting!

#408: Tyranny of Gratuity

This article from Bloomberg Business Week is relevant to a discussion I've been having with my live ACC 202 class on tipping and how the move from a standard 15% to 20% has allowed workers to increase their wages, while not at the expense of their bosses. Direct labor is one of the most controllable costs for most service providers and the workers are often dependent on tips to sustain their livelihoods. Would we be better off if workers were paid a living wage and that cost was built into the price of the service? I don't have the absolute answer, but it makes for an interesting discussion.