Bankable books: literary successes’ jump to big-screen stardom
While millions of fans flocked to the “Twilight: Breaking Dawn” premiere last Thursday at theaters in Boston and around the country, many others were opening their Internet browsers to watch the first trailer for Suzanne Collins’ book-turned-film “The Hunger Games.” “I read ‘The Hunger Games’ over the summer and the trailer made me so excited [...]
Mind the gap
Next time you are low on cash, try giving grandma and grandpa a call. In 2011, the wealth gap between the 65 and older generation and the 35 and younger generation is five times larger than it was 25 years ago, according to census data released last Monday. While older generations have accumulated money over [...]
Drop it like it’s hot: under pressure, Bank of America ditches $5 debit card fee
Just months after announcing a new $5 monthly charge for debit cards, Bank of America Corp. caved and eliminated the charge after an onslaught of complaints from customers. But will Boston University students still remain loyal to the popular Bank of America – or will they take their money elsewhere? School of Management senior Patrick [...]
Boston’s hand in the mobile market
With the growing popularity of the smartphone market, millions of consumers find their cell phones convenient guides to everyday life. According to the Pew Research Center, about 35 percent of American adults own a smartphone. These phones utilize a wide variety of applications, or “apps,” programs that help users perform specific tasks. With nearly 1.5 [...]
Netflix’s shaking empire
Netflix’s once-pristine image is now suffering due to a slew of changes within the company and the DVD realm itself. Until Sept. 1 of this year, Netflix offered DVD rentals and unlimited video streaming for as little as $9.99 a month for subscribers. But now, those options are sold separately. Netflix’s unlimited streaming-only plan remains [...]
