Most charitable foundations take a big pot of money, usually bequeathed by a rich guy, and invest it for profit — then take those profits and donate to charity. Great system … unless you aren't actually earning a profit.
On Capitol Hill today, fiscal conservatives are likely to argue against the hundreds of millions of dollars in subsidies that go to Amtrak each year. But Hurricane Sandy showed you need to spend if you want to save.
With the JOBS Act, small companies can now get off the ground by selling stock on the Internet to everyday people — without going through the hassle of a stock exchange.
On the fence about what car to buy? New car-sharing services like RelayRides and Zipcar are making it easier for people to rent out automobiles and test drive them.
