Topic: Craigslist Inc.

N.Y. race heats up: Democrats test message on GOP plan to 'end Medicare'

In a special congressional election for New York's solidly Republican 26th District, the Democrat says her GOP foe would back Paul Ryan's plan to 'end Medicare.' The parties are taking notice.

Online media is replacing newspapers and TV. Is that a bad thing?

How the new online media landscape is changing the way the public gets its news.

Art of the deal? It's chewing the fat.

The writer learned the art of the preamble before launching into any farm negotiation.

Long Island serial killer: Portrait of cunning criminal slowly emerges

Up to 10 human remains have been found alongside a beach highway on Long Island. Four are so far tied to the same elusive killer. But the 'Long Island serial killer' may have been seen and heard.

Energy and tech jobs: where job hiring is (finally) happening

Postings for tech jobs were up 30 percent last month compared with a year ago, according to Craigslist. Job hiring already resulted in upbeat employment numbers last week.

Why Charlie Sheen and Muammar Qaddafi aren’t winning the media

The cases of Charlie Sheen and Muammar Qaddafi underscore what analysts say: Media's role is to tell and sell, and not to assist with brand management.

Clean out your closets and liquidate

In December and January, The Simple Dollar is posting a daily series focusing on specific activities you can do right now to set the stage for a great 2011. Out with the old, in with the new.

Want to sell your gold, silver jewelry? Research first.

To get the best cash price for gold or silver jewelry, find out its purity and weight. Then compare offers.

Online job postings and more: How the Internet can make and save you money

Online job postings put Craigslist on the map, but it's also a great way to sell items or to find a new housemate (question 1 from the Reader Mailbag). Want to make money off the Internet? Blog (question 8). Want to save money on cable? Download movies on Netflix (question 9).

Open house: Foreclosure art meets the whims of the web

His home in foreclosure, Jack Stenner opened the empty property to virtual squatters in an eerie art installation.

Gift cards: Stuck with one? Sell it.

Gift cards are supposed to be the easy answer for that person on your holiday list who has everything. But with $30 billion worth of cards unredeemed, there’s clearly something wrong. Here are four tips if you’re stuck with one you’ll never use – or thinking of buying one for someone else.

Tom Dart will run for Chicago mayor, as race begins to take shape

Tom Dart is the first candidate with enough citywide stature — not to mention experience in Chicago's hardball politics — to be a formidable contender.

Craigslist removes adult services section

Craigslist closed the adult services section of its website, replacing it with a black bar that says 'censored.' Critics – including 17 state attorneys general – likened the services to virtual pimping

Craigslist killer suspect's suicide riles victim's family

Craigslist killer suspect Philip Markoff's suicide denies the victim's family members a chance to confront him in court.

Craigslist killer suspect Philip Markoff found dead

Craigslist killer suspect Philip Markoff was found dead in a jail cell where he was awaiting trial, say Massachusetts authorities. Police suspect Markoff committed suicide. The 2009 murder case prompted Craiglist to examine its policy toward posting erotic photos and ads for prostitution.

What to do when you can't afford your pet

If you can't afford to care for your pet anymore, there are good alternatives.

Seven online scams and how to avoid them

The first rule of avoiding online scams: If something seems to good to be true, it probably is.

After the housing crisis home flippers cash in on foreclosures

After the housing crisis, real estate wholesalers are finding investors for foreclosures and distressed homes, who fix them up. But are low-income buyers shut out?

Faisal Shahzad: How easily can a bomber buy a car anonymously?

Faisal Shahzad, the suspected Time's Square bomb plotter, used an anonymously purchased SUV to carry out his attack. How easy is it to buy a car anonymously?

Ten ways to a simple life and better money

A simple life can be a way to save and make money. Here are 10 ways to get there.

Finding free high-end home furnishings is easier than you think

Don’t buy stuff to try to create a new habit

It's tempting to buy all the new gear when you start a new hobby.

Ten ways to save money on pets

TV is a model for how not to live

That's one of the top 10 tips in Bargain Junkie, a new primer on how to live frugally.

Seven rational things to do when financial panic hits