Who Has Better Toy Prices: Amazon or Big Box Stores?
Trying to find the lowest prices on toys this holiday season? The latest industry report indicates that Amazon.com has better deals than retail giants Walmart, Target and everyone else.
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Job Market for College Graduates Is Improving — Dollars and Sense
Good news for college students: the job market is starting to look a little brighter, with 5 percent more employment opportunities predicted for new college graduates this year, according to a recent survey conducted by the Michigan State University’s Collegiate Employment Research Institute.
Sad People Make Poorer Financial Decisions — Dollars and Sense
If you occasionally fall victim to the holiday blues, you'd better learn to shake it off. A recent study finds that the sadder a person is, the more likely he is to head down the road to bankruptcy.
Should We Raise Taxes on the Wealthy to Avoid the ‘Fiscal Cliff’? — Survey of the Day
Negotiations between President Obama and the Republican-led House of Representatives over the "fiscal cliff" are heating up. Some economists believe if a compromise isn't made by December 31 of this year, the U.S. economy could fall back into recession.
What Will Thanksgiving Dinner Cost This Year? — Dollars and Sense
The price of Thanksgiving is going up this year, but not as much as you might think.
Are Federal Prisoners Taking Jobs From Law-Abiding Citizens?
There are currently thousands of inmates employed, at extremely low wages, in federal prisons all across the country manufacturing a myriad of products to be sold strictly to government agencies. Yet, while some argue that paying convicted felons to work in these factories is a good way of teaching them skills that can be used in civil society, others say that it takes jobs away from upstanding citizens at a time of economic difficulty.
Credit Availability Is Up, but Credit Usage Is Down — Dollars and Sense
The American family is becoming a cash-only business.
The latest statistics indicates that while there has been a substantial increase in the amount of available consumer credit, people are simply not utilizing the convenience of credit cards to make their purchases.
Good News for the Economy: Consumers Ready to Spend This Holiday Season — Dollars and Sense
Holiday spending is expected to increase this year, as a new report indicates that more Americans are finally seeing a little reprieve from the last four years of economic anxiety.
Thanksgiving Turkeys Will Be Cheaper Than Expected This Year — Dollars and Sense
The price of turkey is going to be cheaper than expected this year, largely because many retailers were able to lock in the cost of the birds before the summer’s drought sent feed prices way, way up.
Another Airline Charging $100 for Carry-On Luggage (That’s Four Now)
Who in the heck is Spirit Airlines? Well, they are officially the fourth airline to start charging customers to bring aboard carry-on luggage, in this case $100.