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Recent College Graduates Having a Ridiculously Tough Time Finding Work

As the debate rages over whether getting a college degree is worth the money, a new set of statistics is giving many people pause — seems half of recent college grads are either jobless or underemployed in positions that don’t fully use their skills and knowledge.

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School Voucher Bill Signed By Gov. Bobby Jindal

Wednesday, Bobby Jindal signed the 'School Voucher Bill', overhauling public education in Louisiana.

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Dick Clark of American Bandstand Dead at 82 [VIDEO]

ABC News is reporting that longtime TV personality Dick Clark has died at the age of 82, after suffering a massive heart attack this morning.

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$1 Million Lottery Winner Also Wins Welfare Fraud Charges for Remaining on Food Stamps

Money may not buy happiness, but it just might buy you a whole heap of trouble.

One Michigan lotto winner discovered that firsthand after she was arraigned on two felony counts of welfare fraud.

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Kindergartner Arrested After Throwing Temper Tantrum in School — Is It Justified? [VIDEO]

Most children who throw temper tantrums wind up in time-out. But one six-year-old in Georgia had such a violent fit that cops felt the need to handcuff her and take her to the police station.

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Why Are So Many Workers Suing Their Employers?

The recession resulted in nine million Americans getting pink slips from their employers, with the workers who remained often forced to pick up the slack by putting in longer hours for the same pay.

Now some of those employees have filed suit demanding overtime wages to which they say they were entitled but never received.

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Where Do People Stash Money at Home?

If you have a pile of cash and want to stow it away for safekeeping in your home, where are you most likely to do it?

A new poll shows the term “frozen assets” may be more literal than you think.

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Nearly Half of All Teens Think They’ll Never Be As Rich As Their Parents — Dollars and Sense

You might think teenagers worry about nothing more important than their Friday night plans, but it turns out they’re worried about their financial futures, too — and they’re already incredibly pessimistic.

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Oklahoma Woman Recovers Dog and Wedding Ring After Tornado

On Sunday, a tornado tore a swath of destruction through Woodward, OK, tragically killing six people and destroying homes and businesses. Emilee Neagle and her family lost their home and belongings in the destructive storm, but, miraculously, the family dog and her prized wedding ring were recovered.

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Silence! Malaysia Airlines Offers Kid-Free Areas on Planes

Anyone who’s ever taken a long flight and tried to relax while children screamed or ran around may put Malaysia Airlines on a list of favorite companies after the carrier announced it’s now offering child-free spaces on some of its planes.

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