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Woman Sells Her Kidney, Lung, Corneas, Liver to Pay the Rent

Mike Adams — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:30:34 +0000

When times get hard, it sometimes becomes necessary to unload valuable possessions as a means for getting over the hump, so to speak. However, when financial desperation forces you to sell your non-vital organs just to pay the rent, maybe it's time to get a part-time job or something.

American Express Deceives Customers, Will Issue $85 Million Refund — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:56:08 +0000

Have an American Express card that you never leave home without? You can expect a refund.

According to a report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, American Express will be refunding $85 million to some 250,000 customers due to what officials are calling deceptive practices that include the charging of illegal late fees and discrimination against applicants 35 years old and up.

For nearly a decade, American Express was guilty of committing various infractions against its card owners that cheated customers into believing they were obtaining benefits like sign-up bonuses and improved credit scores that never came to pass.

Are You Spending More on Your Cell Phone Than on Groceries? — Survey of the Day

Mike Adams — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 08:42:55 +0000

The basic necessities of life may be food, water and shelter, but a new survey suggests the modern day world might be prepared to trade in sustenance for communication, as many Americans are now spending more money on their cell phone plans than they are on things to eat. A recent survey by CouponCabin.com discovered [...]

7 Things To Do If You Ever Find Yourself Homeless

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 12:22:58 +0000

Today’s world is a tough one. The economy is in such shambles that even white collar workers are scrounging for cash. The days of things costing a nickel and America being the king of all kings are far over and unfortunately, society is in the middle of feeling the harsh after affects of a troubled economy: We’re living in smaller houses, we’re losing our jobs … occasionally worse things are happening. Most have had make drastic lifestyle changes; the times of incessant praise and financial welcoming are over. Allow us to introduce you to the land of the homeless.

Show Them the Money! Majority of Women Now Earn Most of the Household Income — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:09:40 +0000

That age-old custom of men being the primary breadwinners may now officially be dead — a new study shows the majority of women now bring home most of the bacon. Prudential Financial, which polled 1,400 women and 600 men between the ages of 25 and 68, found a bit more than half of women are [...]

Reasons To Quit – Stop Smoking Ad Gets Great Results [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:54:39 +0000

It is amazing how strong our will power is when we understand the reasons behind our actions. If you desire to quit smoking, this might be all the reason you need.

Brace Yourselves, Parents! The Cost of Raising a Child Just Went Up — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 07:41:13 +0000

Pretty much everyone knows that raising a child is getting more and more expensive. But did you know that the cost of doing so went up $8,000 in just one year? A report by the United States Department of Agriculture took into account food, shelter and other necessities and found that middle-income families who had [...]

How Can You See Movies for Just $1 This Summer? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 07:16:42 +0000

If you love going to the movies but are on a limited budget, this will give you cause for celebration: hundreds of theaters across the US will be selling tickets to selected movies and showings for just $1 this summer.

Illinois Mayor Asks His Citizens to Attempt the Impossible – Boycott Gas Stations

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:44:15 +0000

It’s no secret that gas prices have reached astronomical levels, but one town’s gas prices have apparently gotten so high that its mayor has gotten fed up with pumping money into the pumps.

That mayor is Tim Baldermann of New Lenox, Illinois, and he’s called for a boycott of the gas stations in his suburban town.

Some Companies Are Actually Letting Co-Workers Determine Employee Bonuses

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:45:53 +0000

The company bonus might be a novel way to motivate employees and reward good work throughout the year, but it’s sometimes hard to gauge at bigger companies. That may be why some firms are trying a novel way to award bonuses. Some companies are trying a new method of making performance bonuses more efficient and [...]

Guess What? Working More Than 40 Hours a Week Is a Waste of Time

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:37:22 +0000

Here’s something that you are going to very tempted to tell your boss. According to 150 years of studies — yes, 150 — on productivity, having employees work more than 40 hours a week does more harm than good to the bottom line. Writer Sara Robinson lays out the case against more than a 40-hour [...]

Is Luck a Factor in Your Career? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:30:58 +0000

As we approach St. Patrick’s Day, it’s a good time to think about how luck affects our lives. According to a LinkedIn survey of 7,000 workers worldwide, 84 percent believe luck plays a role how they are doing in their career. However, they don’t think luck is the only factor. In fact, 70 percent said that [...]