Just ask yourself, what would Ruth Reichl buy? Updated: Thu, Oct 13, 2011 If Tom Colicchio was your neighbor you'd ask him which knife to buy, right? And you'd definitely ask your sister-in-law Dorie Greenspan about her favorite rolling pin. And now you really can. Online retailers with products selected by experts and sometimes tailored — by you — to... Read More

Dial up your pocket ATM Updated: Fri, Mar 11, 2011 The cell-phone and banking industries have conspired to cook up yet another high-tech task for all of us to learn: mobile banking. And according to Consumer Reports Money Adviser, it's catching on fast: Some 39 million Americans are already accessing their bank accounts through their cell phones. The good news is... Read More

Starbucks: Mobile payments coming to stores Updated: Thu, Jan 27, 2011 SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. said recently that customers with certain BlackBerry smartphones, iPhones and iPod touch can now use those devices to make purchases at all of its U.S. company-run stores. The coffee chain said mobile payments can be made at almost 6,800 company-run stores and more than 1,000 Starbucks... Read More

Shop smart online Updated: Wed, Dec 9, 2009 It's out there, it's easy and, believe it or not, it saves you money. Online shopping is a booming business that has witnessed consumers spend more than $34 billion in 2007. While most people turn to online shopping for the sake of convenience, savvy shoppers have discovered that many retailers now offer... Read More

How to pay bills online Published: Fri, Apr 25, 2008 Paying bills online can save you time, money and hassle, but there are a few things you should know if you’re an inexperienced Web surfer. Read More

Researcher honored Updated: Sun, May 28, 2006 A research article in the 2006 edition of "Business Research Yearbook" has ranked Nicholas Romano Jr. of Oklahoma State University as the third-most prolific electronic commerce researcher in the world. The award is based on the number of refereed articles appearing in the top four electronic commerce journals... Read More