Gas prices, once all but guaranteed to hit record highs this summer, are now forecast to keep retreating well into autumn. At …
Fourth of July
What Would the Founding Fathers Say About the National Debt? Don’t Default
One of America’s favorite pastimes is to play the “what would the Founding Fathers say” game. Just pick an issue du jour, and ask the question. Given that today’s world (Google, Twitter, television) is probably way beyond …
Young Men Most Likely to Blow Money, Wind Up in the ER Over Fourth of July
Fourth of July weekend is meant for celebrating liberty, and that often translates into people feeling free to splurge on parties, drink to excess, and play with fireworks. By one estimate, underage males are more than twice as …
High Gas Prices Steer July 4 Travelers Away from the Road
Travel group AAA reported that the cost of gas will force more people than last year to forgo road travel this Fourth of July weekend.
Recent Recession Porn: NBA Star Faces Foreclosure, Queen Begs for Cash, and More
Here’s a top ten of recent stories that dwell upon how the economic downturn is affecting rich and poor, famous and obscure alike—a.k.a., recession porn. Because who isn’t fascinated with the impact of hard times lately?
