The pitchman Billy Mays died last month, but on television he continues to hawk do-it-yourself home repair kits and yard tools day and night. Mr. Mays’s mesmerizing infomercials — for products like ...

It's hard to deny the power of infomercials. Why else would we buy body-warming Snuggies or send our gold to Ed McMahon and MC Hammer for cash? Infomercials have grabbed our attention, gotten stuck in ...

Chuck Norris turned 78 years old on March 10, and the iconic “Walker, Texas Ranger” star is surely karate-chopping his way to the bank, thanks in part to his willingness to lend his face and name to ...

Washboard abs, stain-free carpets, and the ability to dice a tomato with a playing card: Do these promises sound familiar? These are just a few of the claims made by some of the world’s most ...

Infomercials offer marketers a way to potentially sell thousands of units of product, if not more. While many may scoff at these commercials, they obviously do work and they do appeal to a certain ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...