In Online World, Pocket Change Is Not Easily Spent
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The idea of micropayments â charging Web users tiny amounts of money for single pieces of online content â has arrived, just not in the way it was originally envisioned.
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Also: Online grocers can bring you many things, they just can't deliver a profit. Read these stories and more from around the Web on News.com Extra.
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Unless you have been living under a rock for the six months, you will have noticed that the virtual world Second Life is much in the news.  According to its home page, there are currently around 1,700,000 residents, who are spending $600,000 â that's real, not virtual, money â in the world each day.  These figures are a little deceptive â there are typically only 10,000 to 15,000 residents online at any one time, and the money flow is not a rigorous measurement of economic activity â but there is no doubt that Second Life is growing very rapidly; moreover, we are beginning to see it enter the mainstream in a way that has close parallels with the arrival of the Web ten years ago.
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Every day, consumers pay untold sums to companies that promise a quick credit fix. Most of the time, that money is wasted.
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Some folks are racking up profits in online worlds. How far behind is the IRS? Commentary by Clive Thompson.
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Online investing brought stock trading to the masses, but some investment options remain limited to the rich. Now an online services company offers customized portfolios for the rest of us. By Skip Kaltenheuser.
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If you buy things on the Web--or even just browse--you could be at risk from prying eyes and sloppy security. Some people want to change that.
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In this digital age, the pressures of streamlining and efficiency lead to more daily functions that can only be performed online.  This leaves behind those who don't have computer access, equipment, or skills.
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BEIJING -- When Wang Xiaoyu set out to buy some sleek Lincoln automobiles for the small company he owns, the problem was how to pay. No dealer in China takes personal checks. Credit card limits are too low. Car loans barely exist.
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Gift cards, one of the most popular holiday purchases, can lose value if not used quickly
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In the world of online radio, a fraction of a penny can make a difference.
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Don't get caught with a sudden need for cash.
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Your added expense isn't worth the cost.
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Credit cards aren't the only way to get cash back.
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Gift cards have popular with gift givers, but many arenât aware that they come packed with hidden fees that can nibble away at the initial value of the cards.
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People disagree about how companies should use excess cash.
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Internet decisions aren't always made at Internet speeds.