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3 Coolest Tech Gifts for Christmas 2013

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Tech gifts for Christmas are always a sure bet, but make sure you're buying the best technology gifts of 2013 -- and not ones that will be returned later.

5 Cheap and DIY Last Minute Christmas Gifts

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
It's hard to find last minute christmas gifts without spending a fortune. Here are 5 last minute gifts you can either buy for cheap or make yourself.

Want to Make a Gift Card Exchange? Return Your Gift Cards for Cash?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Use gift card exchange services to get the most out of unwanted gift cards this Christmas. Some gift cards can be traded for 90% of their value.

Major Retailers Turn Their Backs on FedEx and UPS

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
FedEx and UPS are facing a rising challenge from smaller, regional delivery networks, which are attracting business from major retailers.

Will Chipotle Pizza Business Boost CMG Stock?

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Fast-food chain Chipotle (CMG) is moving beyond Mexican and adding pizza to its family -- a move designed to broaden its company holdings that could help give CMG stock a lift.

3 Coolest Apple iPad Air Accessories

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Looking for some last-minute gift ideas for Christmas or perhaps something for yourself? We've tracked down the 3 coolest Apple (AAPL) iPad Air accessories.

Tower Group – Why Tiny TWGP Stock Got Crushed

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Tower Group International (TWGP) has been having a tough year, but TWGP stock tumbled 30% as more news showed the company's earning dropping.

10 Most Popular Diets of 2013: Pescetarian, Juicerexia and Others

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Weight Watchers is not one of the most popular diets of 2013. From cleanses to low-carb diets, here are the year's most popular diets.

There’s Gonna Be a New Cheapest Tablet in Town

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Think you just got a holiday bargain on that tablet you bought? Think again. The cheapest tablet to debut will be a jaw-dropping $38.

MSFT – A New Year, and a New Microsoft CEO

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Microsoft (MSFT) announced it would select a new CEO by early 2014 -- to replace CEO Steve Ballmer -- a move that will determine the company's future.

3 Ways You Could Actually Use 3D Printing

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
With 3D printing and 3D printers some of the year's biggest buzzwords, here is a look at some of the daily uses of that 3D printing companies are touting.

5 Ways to Get a Bigger Tax Return

By Carla Lake, InvestorPlace Staff
Yes, taxes are boring and unnecessarily convoluted. But understanding your taxes is an important way you can take charge of your finances.

3 Reason’s Why Bitcoin is 2014′s Hottest Investment

By Traders Reserve
Bitcoin is not just a financial fad, as its growing in popularity and wide-spread use. Here are 3 reasons you need to take Bitcoin seriously as an investment

US News: 8 Worst Products of 2013

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The worst products of 2013 include $150 earphones and the HTC 'Facebook Phone.' Here are the 8 worst products of the year.

UPS Driver Leaves Tablet in Trash Bin, You Know the Rest …

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
A UPS driver was delivering an Android tablet and placed it in an unlikely place when the woman who purchased it wasn't home.

The Gallery That Could Break Google – Top Google Searches of 2013

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The top Google searches of 2013 includes everything from the twerking Miley Cyrus to the popular PlayStation 4. Check out the rest of the list here.

AMZN – Jumia Tries to Become the Amazon of Africa

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Jumia is a major online retailer in Nigeria but it is trying to expand into the rest of Africa. The company hopes to become the Amazon of Africa.

5 GM Plants in 3 States to Share $1.3B in Upgrades

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
General Motors says it will spend more than $1 billion at GM plants in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.

Starbucks Gift Cards Should Fly Out the Door on Dec. 19

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks is expecting record purchases and activations of Starbucks gift cards on Dec. 19 as the winter holidays draw nearer.
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