Karl Utermohlen

InvestorPlace Writer

Recent Articles

NASCAR News: Jeff Gordon Announces Retirement Plans

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 22, 2015

43-year-old NASCAR star Jeff Gordon announced that he plans on retiring from professional racing after 2015.

5 Easy Super Bowl Party Ideas

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 21, 2015

We have compiled some of the best Super Bowl party ideas ahead of the biggest day in football and American sports.

Club Nintendo Is Closing: Rewards Program to End July 1

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 20, 2015

Club Nintendo is closing for good later this year. The company will replace it with another rewards program.

Overstock.com to Launch Streaming Video Service

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 20, 2015

Overstock is launching a streaming video service later this year to rival Amazon. The service will be available to loyalty members.

Direct2Cash: Walmart Offers Customers Tax Refunds in Cash

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 20, 2015

Walmart (WMT) is offering customers tax refunds in cash via Direct2Cash. The offer applies to federal and state refunds.

Baker Hughes Layoffs: BHI Oil Company to Cut 7,000 Jobs

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 20, 2015

The decline in crude oil prices is causing a number of Baker Hughes layoffs. About 7,000 employees will lose their jobs.

Man Breaks Record for Ordering Most Expensive Starbucks Drink

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 20, 2015

A man just broke the record for ordering the most expensive Starbucks drink. Here's what you should know about the $83 drink.

DirecTV Hikes NFL Sunday Ticket Prices

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 20, 2015

DirecTV has raised NFL Sunday Ticket prices. Max subscribers will pay over $350 for out-of-market football games.

25 Most Common Passwords: Here’s What NOT to Use

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 20, 2015

SplashData released a list of the most common passwords. Here is the top 25 including 'password' and 'iloveyou.'

MLK Jr. Day: Are Banks Open Today?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 19, 2015

Are banks open today? Most major banks will be closed this Martin Luther King Jr. Day in honor of the civil rights activist.