Utility companies want to pay you to generate power for the electrical grid

HOUSTON — Jeff and Jenny Wright haven’t paid an electric bill for their Houston home in more than a year. Instead, the couple sells their unused power back to the grid in a system that some states hope can offer a way to help meet surging demand for electricity. Subscribe to read this story ad-free … Read more

World Cup expected to generate more in sports bets than the Super Bowl

The players won’t be the only ones looking to score when the World Cup kicks off on June 11 across 16 cities in three continents. Held this year in Canada, Mexico and the U.S., the quadrennial soccer tournament is expected to become one of the biggest gambling events of all time. Bookies.com predicts Americans will … Read more

She paid an insurance company $99,000 to generate retirement income for life. Then it collapsed.

When Annie Benjamin invested $99,000 in an annuity 10 years ago, she trusted the insurance company to provide her with retirement income. She also relied on the company’s regulator to ensure the insurer could meet its obligations. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Benjamin’s trust in … Read more

B2B Businesses Using Mobile Setups to Generate Leads at Events

Most B2B companies show up to trade shows with a branded banner, a folding table, and a bowl of promotional pens. Then they wonder why the leads never convert. The problem usually isn’t the event. It’s the setup. Events put you in front of real buyers – people with budgets, specific problems, and genuine purchase … Read more