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Why Do We Work 40 Hours a Week?
If you’re putting in a 60-hour workweek, you may think the people who do their regular 40 hours and go home are slackers — but the truth is, they’re probably more productive than you are.
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Finances
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Little League Baseball Comes with Some Not-So-Little Costs — Dollars and Sense
Playing Little League baseball might be as American as hot dogs and apple pie, but it’s way more expensive.
A new report proves it.
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How Much Does It Cost to Attend a Wedding? — Dollars and Sense
Weddings are often expensive affairs — and we don’t just mean for the couple tying the knot. Guests often have a considerable cash layout as well, but the dip in the economy has lead many revelers to cut back on just how much money they’re willing to spend.
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Looking for New Digs? Here Are the 10 Most Expensive Homes for Sale in America
The housing market has been in a very well-publicized slump for several years now, but there are still some very high priced homes listed for sale. From penthouses and mansions to ranches and beach front properties, there is something for everyone, as long as you can dig deep enough in your wallet.
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Have Gas Prices Caused You to Cut Back on Other Purchases? – Survey of the Day
While gas prices may be coming in a little bit after a four-month surge, they still stand at almost four dollars a gallon. According to a new survey from Harris Interactive of 2,451 adults, these unprecedentedly high prices are causing Americans to change their overall spending habits.
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Five Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
April 18, 2012 Hopefully by now your taxes are filed. I recently sent mine off and I must admidt I cried a silent tear as I wrote my check to good old "Uncle Sam". If you're one of those receiving a tax refund, consider yourself lucky
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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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Towns Put Their Foot Down When It Comes to Holding Too Many Garage Sales
Garage sales are a great way to unload unwanted items and make a few extra bucks.
But some residents across America have been holding yard sales of epic proportions and now towns are looking to crack down.
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How Much Are Parents Spending on Their Children’s Proms? — Dollars and Sense
High school proms are getting mighty expensive — and we’re not just talking triple digits, either.
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Could Gas Prices Have Reached Their High Point?
Gas prices have been a sour footnote in the public’s budget for awhile. However, there may actually be some hope in sight.
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Should the United States Get Rid of the Penny? – Survey of the Day
Last month Canada joined countries like Australia and Great Britain in eliminating the penny. Is the United States next?
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It’s Prom Time, What’s The Trend?
April 13, 2012 Here's your made-up media trend of the day. According to the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists at "Teen Vogue", the big fashion trend this season is girls wearing men's pajamas to their prom. They say it's inspired by current high-fashion trends where women are taking comfortable, laid-back, quote, "gender-bending looks" and making them more sexy