The Free Market: where nothing is free
There is a finite amount of money out there and a seemingly infinite number of people competing for it. There is also no limit to the amount of said limited supply of money that each person wants. Thus, any time something becomes popular, the [...]
WJLA Breast Exam Video – the Super Bowl all over again
A few days ago, a Washington DC television station, WJLA, aired a series about women’s health, particularly calling into question and to the audience’s attention the need for more women to be aware of how to properly conduct a breast [...]
I Believe They Need to Check Themselves
When you believe in things
That you don’t understand,
Then you suffer,
Superstition ain’t the way
- Stevie Wonder, “Superstition”
Psychologists have sought answers for some time as to why people believe in superstitious things and paranormal phenomenon. According to University of Helsinki psychologists Kia Aarnio and Marjaana Lindeman [...]
New kind of coupon
Though Oprah Payless coupons do exist in the usual, online download and print out format, this time there is a twist. If you go to Oprah.com/payless, you have the choice of downloading and printing the Oprah Payless coupons or getting a text message that says you are [...]
A long wait lies ahead
The ridiculously high national unemployment rate (9.8 percent) has convinced Congress to consider a bill that would allow people to collect unemployment for an additional 13 weeks. However, an unemployment extension of three months might not be long enough for many people.
CNN Money reports that the [...]
Do Race and Ethnicity Restrict Access to Traditional Credit?
You’ve more than likely heard the call to arms “Stimulate the economy!” before. It takes expenditure in order to keep the wheels of commerce flowing. While the current recession has made that difficult – people are still highly unwilling to spend on [...]
Over-the-top overdraft fees
The Associated Press reports that some senior congressional Democrats want to draw up legislation that would limit how much banks can charge customers in overdraft fees. Personally, I have been slapped with $105 in overdraft charges before for transactions that equaled a lot less than that, so I [...]
Scariest movie award
Well, it seems at least a few people are finally getting over the “Saw” franchise. Then again, it was the second highest grossing film at the box office last weekend. However, more people chose to buy tickets to “Paranormal Activity.” In the ads for “Paranormal Activity” it promises [...]
Heidi says she’d wear that?
“Project Runway” Season 6, Episode 11 was titled “The Best of the Best,” but in my opinion it definitely contained the worst decision the judges have ever made in “Project Runway” history. Althea made a horrible pair of pants, a tank top that looks like something [...]
The Fall Classic Begins…
Alright there, sports fans. I bet a lot of you are wondering what the World Series Schedule for 2009 is, and we’re going to give it to you. This year’s Series is poised to be a contest of epic proportions. We have last year’s winners, the reigning [...]
Unemployment extension vote to come
The unemployment extension vote that took place Tuesday cleared the way for the unemployment extension bill to make its way through Congress. The House has passed the bill, which would allow unemployed workers to collect benefits for an additional 13 weeks beyond what is already allotted.
Originally, [...]
Is Paid Maternity a Privilege or a Right?
I think that America has the wrong idea when it comes to work-life balance. The wheels of business have to turn for our economy to function, but do we honestly have to spend the vast majority of our waking lives (and sleeping lives, [...]
Put the Conspiracy Theories to Rest
If you don’t already know that American news media is first and foremost an entertainment medium, allow me to be the one to break it to you. Sensationalism sells better than the truth. Biased story selection and reporting slant are inescapable, particularly when you consider [...]
Committee proposes extending tax credit
A Senate committee on Wednesday reached an agreement regarding the first time home buyer tax credit. If they have their way, the first time home buyer tax credit wouldn’t be just for first-time home buyers anymore.
If lawmakers approve, the tax credit will be extended to people [...]
Hard-Hit Markets Feeling the Sting
Consumers need to find debt relief, but some people coming out of the hardest-hit industries may be the most desperate for it. Industries like auto, financial services, retail and mortgage were particularly damaged due to the recession. Although many job markets are showing nascent signs of [...]
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End of Cash by End of Month
As the end of the month approaches, various bills may start getting you behind. If you have run out of available cash and are unable to pay these bills on time, you may well have to delay payment [...]
Great Deals, Unbeatable Prices
People go to Wal-Mart for one thing; to save money. I don’t care what others have to say about the world’s largest retailer, Wal-Mart is one of the best places to go to reduce the probable need of a payday loan. I find just about everything I [...]
We’ve heard of dangerous treatment – but dangerous PREVENTION?
There aren’t any known H1N1 vaccine deaths from this current outbreak yet, but they may occur. It isn’t likely to be many. Flu vaccines, especially H1N1 vaccines (this isn’t the first time anybody’s caught H1N1 – it’s broken out before) carry a [...]