U.S. Beef Prices Rising Thanks to Drought in Southwest
The smallest cattle herd in 60 years is likely to push the price of beef, already at record levels, even higher.
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How Your Food Spending Compares With the Rest of the U.S.
What do you spend on groceries every week? How often do you go out to eat? What about booze? All that money on sustenance is probably adding up to more than you think.
Romney’s Tax Returns Show He Paid More in Taxes Than He Owed
In a deep dive into Mitt Romney’s tax returns, it turns out that the 2012 GOP presidential candidate paid about $44,000 more in taxes than he owed.
Spirit Airlines Campaigns Against a New Rule Meant to Protect Consumers
Will the new regulations protect consumers against misleading advertisements? Or is there some sort of government conspiracy afoot? While many observers welcome changes that promise to bring about more transparency in airline …
Is That a Ford? Fiat? U.S. Consumers See Fewer Differences Between Car Brands
I’ve never been a car guy. I can’t tell you the difference between Honda and Hyundai. I don’t see a classic speedster (that’s the term, right?) on the road and say, “There goes the ’69 Camaro SS 396 4-Speed. Boy, listen …
Study: The Best Time to Buy Cheap Airline Tickets is 6 Weeks Before a Flight
People often think that the sooner you buy your airline tickets, the better. Flying home for the holidays this year? Start looking now! But according to a new study, you’ll find the cheapest tickets six weeks before your trip …
Why You Can Get Fired for Working Too Much
The traditional reasons for letting an employee go include not getting to work on time, not doing the work assigned and unprofessional behavior. Now add this one: working during lunch.
Almost Half of Americans Live in a Household Receiving Government Benefits
According to U.S. Census data, 48.6% of the population lived in a household that received some form of government aid in the second quarter of 2010, which rose slightly from the previous quarter — another sign of how dependent on federal aid Americans have grown during the Great Recession.
The Economic Upside of a Warm Winter
The lack of snow across most of the U.S. this season has had a damaging economic impact on ski resorts around the country. But a dry winter isn’t always bad news: Just ask construction crews and road workers.
Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google?
How many ping-pong balls would fit in the Mediterrean Sea? Can you swim faster in water or syrup? When there’s a wind blowing, does a round-trip by plane take more time, less time, or the same time? Today, a number of companies …
One Promising Economic Sign: Demand for Coins is Up
The U.S. Mint circulated more quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies last year. And that’s a good thing.
The Loss of Upward Mobility in the U.S.
Economic mobility is becoming a more prominent issue in the 2012 Republican presidential race, and will likely be widely discussed in the general election. The GOP’s remaining top-tier candidates — Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, …