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1 How Long Should Unemployment Benefits Last?
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2 The 15 Most Abandoned Cities in the US
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3 American's Spending Habits
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4 Furlough
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5 The Zero-Dollar Bill, in Limited Circulation
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6 Plenty of Jobs Around, but Not Many High-Paying Ones
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7 Can You Cash in on Facebook's $5 Billion IPO?
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8 Commuters' Quality of Life Going Down the Pump
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9 Why Does Rent Keep on Rising?
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10 Freegans Revisited: Frugal or Too Far?
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11 Unemployed College Grads Outnumber High School Dropouts
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12 Do You Trust What Experts Say About the Economy?
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13 Women Spend $1,500 on Dry Cleaning Each Year
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14 Your Two Cents: Should Parents Charge Adult Children Rent?
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15 Do You Consider Yourself Middle Class, Like Everyone Else?
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16 6 of the Weirdest Economic Indicators
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17 Write a Letter to Obama and He May Send You a Check
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18 The Most Shocking Effect of the Recession in 2010
When asked how he would grade himself on dealing with the economy, President Obama said on Tuesday's The View that he would give himself an "incomplete." He went on to say, "Because of the steps we took, the economy is much stronger than it was when I came into office." Now that we know the grade our president would give himself, what letter grade you would give yourself for managing your own Read more
If you're frustrated by the increase in rent, you're not alone. Business Insider sheds some light on this phenomenon. With mortgage rates at record lows and a rental market flooded with previous homeowners, most experts agree that now's the time to transition from renter to buyer. That's easier said than done. Today's reality is that consumers left battered and bruised by the recession aren't Read more
We all know who Warren Buffett is (he's only the third richest man in the world) and we all know about his constant push for heavier taxes on the wealthy. The Buffett Rule, proposed by the Obama Administration last year, is a tax law that is meant to raise taxes for millionaires. For those who need a quick and simple primer, here's a rundown of the issue. Why call it the Buffett Rule? Last Read more
Everyone's buzzing about the Facebook IPO, and after hearing about how many billionaires and millionaires the IPO will create, you might think that it's your chance to make money off this cash cow. But first, you need to educate yourself. What's the deal about IPOs? Facebook used to be a private company, which means its shares were not sold to the public. Once a firm goes public, it's on the Read more
Everyone has a strong opinion on unemployment benefits because while it's helpful for those down on their luck, there are instances where the system is abused. Extending unemployment benefits is actually quite a hefty cost for the government — extending unemployment benefits in the last four years cost us $185 billion, says CNN Money. Then again, some experts argue that the money the unemployed Read more
There's always a feeling of confusion when a major retailer goes bust, but what we really want to know is what it means for us and how we'll be affected. American Airlines announced it was filing for bankruptcy this morning, which leaves loyal customers wondering what's going to happen to their miles and if it's going to be harder to book a flight with them. Here's a quick roundup of burning Read more
It sounds pretty incredible but President Obama actually reads some of the letters people write to him, according to the Washington Post. Apparently, the head of state reads 10 out of the 20,000 letters sent to him daily and says it's a great way to feel connected to people as well as a good reminder of why he decided to run for presidency. The Post says: "A few times during his presidency, Obama Read more
You might have heard about Occupy Wall Street, a nationwide movement spurred by the frustrations that many hold about the economic state of this country. The protesters are unhappy about a number of issues. Mainly, the great disparity between the wealthy one percent versus the 99 percent of the general population and the fact that banks weren't held accountable for their actions that brought Read more
Experts rely on dry statistics such as unemployment figures and the consumer price index to gauge where the economy is going, but there are other less serious ways to monitor our financial state. Even you can get your finger on the pulse of the economy by observing the trends you can relate to. Here are a couple of the weirdest economic indicators: Divorce rates: A rise in divorce rates is a Read more
Norway's prisons seem like holiday resorts, and it's clear that a lot of money is being spent on them. In the second largest prison in Norway, the Halden Prison, inmates are treated to a flat-screen TV in their individual cells, and up to 10 to 12 cells share a kitchen and a living room. There are also rock climbing walls, a recording studio, and an official high school within Halden. About $1 Read more
