That shoddy, last-minute gift wrapping job could play in your favor, study suggests

That shoddy, last-minute gift wrapping job could play in your favor, study suggests

Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.

Whether you wrap gifts like Martha Stewart or toss items into a bag at the last second and call it good enough, the presentation of your gift will likely have an effect on the recipient’s expectations about what’s inside — and potentially even how they feel about the present once it’s unwrapped.

BPA levels in humans are likely 44 times higher than previously assumed, analysis finds

BPA levels in humans are likely 44 times higher than previously assumed, analysis finds

BPA, a chemical found in many consumer products ranging from plastic bottles to thermal receipts, is likely present in humans in significantly higher levels than previously thought.

BPA, a chemical found in many consumer products ranging from plastic bottles to thermal receipts, is likely present in humans in significantly higher levels than previously thought.

What to do if you lose your wallet

What to do if you lose your wallet

Losing a wallet, or having it stolen, can be a huge hassle that requires some quick and specific action to minimize the damage.

Losing a wallet, or having it stolen, can be a huge hassle that requires some quick and specific action to minimize the damage.

CDC: Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to some Fresh Express salad kits

CDC: Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to some Fresh Express salad kits

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections that have been linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kit, and the CDC is urging anyone who may have purchased one of the salad kits to throw it away.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections that have been linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kit, and the CDC is urging anyone who may have purchased one of the salad kits to throw it away.

Unemployment checklist: What to do when you’re out of work

Unemployment checklist: What to do when you’re out of work

Unemployment continues to decline among the nation's employers, but there are still thousands losing their jobs on a weekly basis. It can be a disorienting experience that still requires quick action on a handful of tasks to keep a bad situation from getting worse.

Unemployment continues to decline among the nation's employers, but there are still thousands losing their jobs on a weekly basis. It can be a disorienting experience that still requires quick action on a handful of tasks to keep a bad situation from getting worse.

Baby Yoda toys can be pre-ordered, but you won’t get your hands on one until 2020

Baby Yoda toys can be pre-ordered, but you won’t get your hands on one until 2020

Toys based on The Child character from Disney Plus's new live-action series, "The Mandalorian," are now available for pre-order, but fans will have to be patient — Baby Yoda toys won't ship until 2020.

Toys based on The Child character from Disney Plus's new live-action series, "The Mandalorian," are now available for pre-order, but fans will have to be patient — Baby Yoda toys won't ship until 2020.

Season’s greetings at Sears: Dingy shops and sparse shelves

Season’s greetings at Sears: Dingy shops and sparse shelves

Many of the stores that remain have the same old problems. They’re grungy and understaffed, poorly stocked and losing vendors.

Many of the stores that remain have the same old problems. They’re grungy and understaffed, poorly stocked and losing vendors.

How to be safe with your money on Cyber Monday
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How to be safe with your money on Cyber Monday

Before you click the 'order' button, it's up to you to determine if the company's the real-deal, or not.

Before you click the 'order' button, it's up to you to determine if the company's the real-deal, or not.

Security guard maced on Black Friday in shoplifting incident at Minnesota mall

Security guard maced on Black Friday in shoplifting incident at Minnesota mall

A shoplifting incident on Black Friday turned into a pepper spray attack on a security guard at the Northtown Mall in Blaine, Minnesota, according to the Blaine Police Department.

A shoplifting incident on Black Friday turned into a pepper spray attack on a security guard at the Northtown Mall in Blaine, Minnesota, according to the Blaine Police Department.

Online shops use ‘dark patterns’ to trick you into buying and signing up for more, study suggests

Online shops use ‘dark patterns’ to trick you into buying and signing up for more, study suggests

When examining more than 11,000 online shops, researchers from Princeton found that many were using manipulative tactics that exploit cognitive biases to get shoppers to buy and sign up for more.

When examining more than 11,000 online shops, researchers from Princeton found that many were using manipulative tactics that exploit cognitive biases to get shoppers to buy and sign up for more.

Free job fair in Houston for veterans & military spouses

Free job fair in Houston for veterans & military spouses

Nearly 60 employers will be at a free job fair for veterans, military spouses, transitioning military, National Guard members and Reservists in Houston this week.

Nearly 60 employers will be at a free job fair for veterans, military spouses, transitioning military, National Guard members and Reservists in Houston this week.

Data on your spending habits could be a gold mine for banks

Data on your spending habits could be a gold mine for banks

Now banks want to turn data they already have on your spending habits into extra revenue by identifying likely customers for retailers.

Now banks want to turn data they already have on your spending habits into extra revenue by identifying likely customers for retailers.