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You Won't Believe How Many Families Do Not Have a Bank Account — Dollars and Sense [POLL]

Mike Adams — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:49:48 +0000

It might seem almost impossible to operate in today’s economic world without the use of a bank account, but a new survey suggests that many Americans are actually doing it, opting to finance their daily lives with quick cash services and prepaid credit cards. A survey released earlier this week by the Federal Deposit Insurance [...]

What Are the Most Expensive Hotels in the World? — Dollars and Sense [PHOTOS]

Mike Adams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:21:42 +0000

Would you consider spending an extra couple hundred dollars a night to avoid staying at a dingy hotel full of circus pimps and other sleazy variations of the dark side trading company? Perhaps. But even that extra cash wouldn't come close to getting you a room at the most expensive hotels in the world. A night at of those would cost you much, much more.

How much more?

Why Do Working Mothers Earn Less Than Fathers? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:13:33 +0000

It’s no secret that job-hunters are having a particularly tough time right now — but if you’re a woman who’s married with kids, you may have a tougher time securing employment than a man in the same scenario.

Could You Be Saving More Money at the Grocery Store? — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:02:37 +0000

The typical American family has very little control over its monthly cost of living. Everything that we need to live is expensive, from keeping up with mortgage and rent payments, right down to trying to manage the rising costs of the water and electric bills — and let’s not forget we have to eat too! [...]

How Much Will People Spend on Graduation Gifts This Year? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 29 May 2012 12:00:28 +0000

Student loan debt may be skyrocketing, but the students themselves will likely leave school with some nice presents — a new survey shows Americans will spend almost $5 billion on graduation gifts this year. The National Retail Federation surveyed about 9,000 people for its annual Graduation Survey, finding that almost a third of respondents plan [...]

How Much Does It Cost to Attend a Wedding? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:50:43 +0000

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.