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Christmas Crooks Are on the Loose This Holiday Season — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:46:49 +0000

Employee theft and shoplifting will cost retailers nearly $9 billion this holiday season, and unfortunately it's the upstanding consumer who pays for that loss in the end.

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The Middle Class Is Poorer Than It Has Been in 43 Years — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:04:35 +0000

The median net worth of working-class Americans is now lingering at a 43-year low of $57,000.

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Texas Battles High Tuition Costs With Controversial Degree Program — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:50:09 +0000

Lawmakers in Texas are exploring affordable-education options for people under the financial hammer of the nation’s exploding tuition rates. The most controversial option is a bachelor’s degree for $10,000, which would cover tuition costs and textbooks.

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Job Market for College Graduates Is Improving — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:30:13 +0000

Good news for college students: the job market is starting to look a little brighter, with 5 percent more employment opportunities predicted for new college graduates this year, according to a recent survey conducted by the Michigan State University’s Collegiate Employment Research Institute.

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Facebook Makes You Spend More and Over-Eat — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:30:11 +0000

Facebook may be giving people a false sense of self-esteem, leading to overspending and gluttonous behavior, according to new research.

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Gas Prices Post Biggest Drop in Four Years — Dollars and Sense

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:00:56 +0000

Hurricane Sandy may have wreaked havoc on the Eastern seaboard, but its aftereffects are providing drivers all over the country with a bit of relief at the pump.

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Higher Taxes and Higher Prices Are Coming in 2013 — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:30:16 +0000

Regardless of the American economy’s checkered enthusiasm, it appears as if consumers are currently aboard the fast track to higher taxes and rising prices on things like health care and grocery items scheduled to come around at the turn of the new year.

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Take That, Amazon! Best Buy Will Match Online Prices — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:30:12 +0000

In an attempt to go toe-to-toe with retail giant Amazon, Best Buy has announced plans to implement a new price-matching system to combat the ever-growing trend of online shopping.

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Why Are Dry Cleaning Prices About to Go Up? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:19:04 +0000

If you have a lot of your clothes dry-cleaned, you might want to set aside a little more of your monthly budget for the expense. Prices are about to go up, and — with our apologies to ‘Mommie Dearest’ — you can blame it on those darned wire hangers.

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Many Consumers Now Using Credit Cards for Basic Needs — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Thu, 31 May 2012 17:22:21 +0000

Once upon a time, people used credit cards as back-up funds, tapping into them only when an unforeseen emergency arose.

But now, thanks to the current state of the economy, a staggering number of consumers are using their cards for routine bills like mortgages and groceries.

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Should You Buy Shares of Facebook? — Dollars and Sense [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:19:10 +0000

Everyone’s been buzzing about Facebook’s IPO for weeks. But as shares of the social networking site began trading on Friday, analysts warned that not everyone should jump into the fray.

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Accountant Sues After Being Paid $1,200 in Coins — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:26:59 +0000

A man in the UK who was upset with his accountant chose a rather unusual way to express his irritation: he paid off his $1,200 bill for services rendered in coins. But the accountant got the last laugh by taking his client to court.

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Is Your Credit Score Good Enough for the Best Rates? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:10:36 +0000

Here’s the good news: Americans have better credit scores now than we have in the past few years. But there’s bad news, too: credit standards are now so high that it may not matter much.

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Could Virtual IRS Audits Someday Be a Reality? – Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:36:33 +0000

Finding out you’re being audited by the IRS can be pretty scary, especially when you have to meet with an auditor in person. But what if you could deal with the whole mess via video-conferencing from the comfort of your own home?

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Senior Citizens Are Stuck with $36 Billion in Student Loans — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:08:40 +0000

While educational debt is generally thought to be the problem of younger people, new data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals a startling fact: Americans ages 60 and over collectively owe $36 billion in student loans.

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Is It Smarter to Rent or Buy a House? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:40:32 +0000

The collapse of the housing market has led to historically low interest rates on mortgages, leading many renters to wonder if now is a good time to purchase a home.

If you’re mulling it over, consider this: new research says that in most areas, buying is now cheaper than renting.

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Does a Bad Economy Lead to Happier Marriages? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:48:00 +0000

While a depressed economy may be bad for your job prospects, a new study finds it could actually be good for your marriage.

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How Long Will It Take to Pay Off Your Credit Card Debt? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:07:12 +0000

Making minimum payments on your credit cards could cost you — big. And a new tool will show you just how much.

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Tax Refund Anticipation Loans Will Soon Become Ancient History — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:49:05 +0000

If you’re one of those impatient people who gets a refund anticipation loan (RAL) from a tax preparer, enjoy it while it lasts — after this year, those loans are going away. And it’s probably for your own good.

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What Are You Doing to Observe 'America Saves Week'? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:11:49 +0000

In an effort to hit the pause button on wanton spending and focus on the importance of squirreling away a little money for a rainy day, February 19-26 has been set aside as “America Saves Week.”

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