Category: Business

Amazon was hit with an unusually forceful safety citation by federal investigators in the US today. The findings appear to back up what some workers at the company have long alleged: that the online retail giant’s warehouse and fulfillment facilities are designed for speed over safety, causing lower-back injuries and other musculoskeletal disorders at high rates. […]

A cryptocurrency is a new form of digital money that has become increasingly popular. It can be used to purchase goods and services, investments, and speculative trading. However, it also carries some risks due to its decentralized nature and potential for fraud or scams. In this article, we will discuss what you need to know […]

Photo illustration by Chris Zuppa/The Penny Hoarder You’ve got receipts bursting out of your wallet. You’ve scribbled down financial goals on a random sheet on paper you can no longer find. You’ve forgotten the limit you gave yourself for grocery shopping this month. If any of that sounds familiar, your financial life could probably use […]

Four years ago, Babir Sultan uploaded a video to YouTube that featured two friends stealing Mountain Dew and other snacks from FavTrip, the Kansas City, Missouri-based c-store chain Sultan owns and operates. The three-minute video featuring clips of security footage shows how these individuals stole from FavTrip by pouring a can of Mountain Dew into a 32-ounce […]

The WEEE Directive, short for the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive, is a European Union directive aiming to minimize electronic waste’s environmental impact. The directive requires member states to establish programs for collecting, treating, and recycling electronic waste, as well as to encourage the design of electronic equipment with recyclability in mind.   Context […]

Want to turn your Tinder swipes into debit swipes? Shane Co., a family-owned jeweler, is offering one lucky lovebird the opportunity to earn $1,500 just for going on 15 first dates. Of course, if you’re selected, you’ll have to do more than just go on the dates. You’ll also have to document the dates via photos […]

Dive Brief: Wawa is considering turning one of its recently shuttered c-stores in Philadelphia into a technology training center as a means to “repurpose” the location, a spokesperson from the c-store chain said in an email. The training center — which would take over the location on 19th and Market streets — is “still in […]

Usually, the most successful enterprises directly address the challenges facing different communities and stakeholders. The story of a startup’s journey to success is unique and special, resulting from the passionate efforts of entrepreneurs. In this article, you will explore the story of Czechia-based RoboTwin, an innovative robotic automation startup, and its journey from industry impulse […]

Dear Penny, We are a two-parent household with three children under 10. We make about $7,500 a month combined but still struggle and end up living paycheck to paycheck.  We have no savings. We do not have credit cards, and our student loans are paid off. Our cars are paid off but often need repairs. […]