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Facebook Makes You Spend More and Over-Eat — Dollars and Sense
Facebook may be giving people a false sense of self-esteem, leading to overspending and gluttonous behavior, according to new research.
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Are You Lower, Middle or Upper Class? — Survey of the Day
There has been much discussion and debate about how much damage the great recession did to the middle class. According to a new survey from the Pew Research Center it has certainly affected at least the way Americans view their financial standing.
Pew asked 2,508 adults if they were in the upper class, upper-middle class, middle class, lower-middle class or lower class. T
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Why Do Working Mothers Earn Less Than Fathers? — Dollars and Sense
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.
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Do You Live Paycheck to Paycheck? — Survey of the Day
Thanks to the great recession more folks are living paycheck to paycheck than they were in rosier economic times.
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What’s the Most Awkward Money Moment? – Survey of the Day
It’s been said that money is the root of all evil. That’s debatable but there is no doubt that it can lead to some pretty uncomfortable situations.
CouponCabin.com asked 2,415 adults to list their most awkward money moments.
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When Do You Plan On Retiring? — Survey of the Day
Americans are eligible to begin receiving Social Security benefits at age 62. But more and more workers are planing to retire well after that.
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Is Gold the Best Investment You Can Make? — Survey of the Day
The stock market may be on a four-month bull run, but when it comes to making investments the American public favors something a little more solid.
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Are You Worried About Your Financial Future? — Survey of the Day
Most people are at least a little shaky about what the future holds when it comes to their money, but it looks like now is the time people are more fearful of their financial security. According to a new survey from Gallup, Americans are more worried about their economic future than they have been at any point over the last 20 years.
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Recession? What Recession? Americans Say ‘We’re Doing Better Than Our Folks’ — Survey of the Day
While the county has been going through an extended period of economic decline and uncertainty, a solid majority of Americans still think that they are ahead of where their parents were financially.