Marketplace Money for Friday, January 20, 2012
"Stop eating out." "Don't buy that $3 latte." You tired of hearing those phrases, yet? Author Ramit Sethi gives us his take on frugality, and explores different ways to improve the big picture. For employees of some companies, that big picture would improve with the shedding of extra pounds -- which can translate into extra cash. Paying for a lighter workforce. Plus, a judge from ABC's "Shark Tank" tells us why sniffing out talent is about more than creative ideas and solid business plans.
“Stop eating out.” “Don’t buy that $3 latte.” You tired of hearing those phrases, yet? Author Ramit Sethi gives us his take on frugality, and explores different ways to improve the big picture. For employees of some companies, that big picture would improve with the shedding of extra pounds — which can translate into extra cash. Paying for a lighter workforce. Plus, a judge from ABC’s “Shark Tank” tells us why sniffing out talent is about more than creative ideas and solid business plans.