Business

Peloton was a $50-billion-dollar company, but when restrictions lifted and gyms reopened, the company went on a steep downward slide.

Peloton rode massive waves investor euphoria and pandemic demand but made some devastating missteps. We retrace the major milestones in Peloton’s roller-coaster story.
December 16, 2025 Marlon Wright

My former landlord says I owe three months’ rent because I broke the lease early, but he already found a new tenant. Do I really have to pay twice?

If you break your apartment lease, you may be on the hook to pay the remainder of the rent for the lease term. We review your options.
October 31, 2025 Marlon Wright

The interviewer asked how I handle criticism, and I said, “pretty badly.” I wanted to show my sense of humor, but nobody laughed. Can I recover?

Your interview went great except when you made an attempt at humor at the wrong time. We look at ways to salvage the situation and what to do next time.
December 12, 2025 Alex Summers

Benjamin Careathers drank Red Bull, but when he saw no physical or mental improvement, he sued the energy drink for false advertising.

In 2013, Red Bull was hit by a class action lawsuit that challenged the brand’s claims of boosting mental and physical performance.
December 9, 2025 Jane O'Shea

The Ignominious End Of Silicon Valley Bank

Silicon Valley Bank was flying high, but when public confidence started to crack, the bank collapsed in a matter of hours.
December 5, 2025 Alex Summers

My brother keeps asking me to store stuff for his buy and sell business, but he’s filled my garage with junk and won’t retrieve it. What can I do?

You told your brother he could use your garage to store inventory for his buy‑and‑sell business. But now the garage is absolutely full. We look at what you can do to regain control.
December 4, 2025 Sasha Wren

Sports betting is now a multibillion-dollar growth industry, but 95% of people who bet lose money over the long term.

Sports betting was effectively legalized in 2018 and the industry has grown faster than anyone anticipated.
December 4, 2025 Quinn Mercer

Big Tech's Nuclear Power Plans

Tech giants like Meta, Google, and Amazon are pouring billions of dollars into nuclear power in a bid to power the future of our digital world.
December 2, 2025 Jane O'Shea

Crocs: Invention And Reinvention

The success story of Crocs footwear comes from a simple manufacturing process and a smart marketing strategy.
November 28, 2025 Peter Kinney

Sears once dominated retail with its catalogs and suburban stores, but decades of missteps led to the chain’s unravelling.

In its heyday, Sears was America’s largest retailer. But after years of terrible business decisions, the Sears success story unravelled.
December 1, 2025 Jane O'Shea

My wife wants to prop up her brother’s failing office supply business using our retirement savings. Now what?

Your wife wants to help her brother’s floundering business, and she sees dipping into your retirement fund as a way to do that. It's critical that you both review what’s really at stake here.
November 27, 2025 Sammy Tran

The Most Common Mistakes People Make When Starting Their First Online Business

It's exciting to start your first online business, but even the smartest beginners can stumble into pitfalls that cost time and money.
November 27, 2025 Alex Summers