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Texas Battles High Tuition Costs With Controversial Degree Program — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 16:50:09 +0000

Lawmakers in Texas are exploring affordable-education options for people under the financial hammer of the nation’s exploding tuition rates. The most controversial option is a bachelor’s degree for $10,000, which would cover tuition costs and textbooks.

Job Market for College Graduates Is Improving — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 17:30:13 +0000

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.

Two Million Americans Could Lose Unemployment Benefits — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 16:26:29 +0000

Federal unemployment benefits are set to run out this holiday season for over 2 million Americans out there still looking for work. Their only chance for survival is if Congress decides to extend the deadline for them to file for an extension for those benefits. However, with amendments to the program made already earlier this year, the outcome appears very bleak.

Thanksgiving Turkeys Will Be Cheaper Than Expected This Year — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:58:03 +0000

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. Now retailers plan to offer customers the lowest possible prices on Thanksgiving turkeys in hopes of driving them [...]

The Time Is Now for Getting Sweet Deals on Popular Cars — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 17:36:13 +0000

It is that time of year again, the time of year when auto dealers are desperately trying to rid themselves of the previous year’s models still taking up space on their lots so that they can make room for the new and improved editions on their way in from the manufacturers.

This, of course, benefits the consumer because there is a lot more room to “move and shake” with dealers in hopes of getting a sweet deal on a new ride. However, not every discounted model from the previous year is a good buy.

Take That, Amazon! Best Buy Will Match Online Prices — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 15:30:12 +0000

In an attempt to go toe-to-toe with retail giant Amazon, Best Buy has announced plans to implement a new price-matching system to combat the ever-growing trend of online shopping. In addition to matching prices on items found for less online, sources say the electronics chain also intends to provide free home delivery on out-of-stock merchandise [...]

What Are the Most Expensive Colleges in America? — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:30:45 +0000

The cost of higher education is getting, um, higher.

Campus Grotto recently released its annual list of the most expensive colleges in America and according to their statistics, the cost of attending just one year at the most expensive college hit a record high tuition this year at over $60,000.

Taco Bell Announces Plans to Sell Mountain Dew A.M. on Their Breakfast Menu — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:06:22 +0000

Some of you may not believe this, but Mountain Dew was not intended to be consumed for breakfast – that is, until now. Taco Bell announced earlier last week that it plans to start serving a unique new beverage called Mountain Dew A.M., which is a mixture of the popular Mountain Dew brand soda and [...]

Discover Plans to Have PayPal in Millions of Retail Outlets in 2013 — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:29:17 +0000

Soon you will be able to use your PayPal account to make purchases at millions of physical retail outlets across the country, thanks to a recent collaboration between merchants and Discover. Beginning in 2013, more than seven million retail locations inside the continental United States will start taking payments through PayPal in hopes of driving [...]

Why Do Working Mothers Earn Less Than Fathers? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:27:33 +0000

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.

eBay Bans the Sale of Magic and Other Hocus Pocus — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:08:37 +0000

The great beast of worldwide commerce has finally put its filthy hooves on the necks of the occult merchant and slobber jawed the wicked and the mystic right out of business. The online marketplace eBay announced in its 2012 Fall Seller Update that it is banning the sales of all supernatural goods and services including [...]

Hotels Cash In on the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Phenomenon — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 16:08:05 +0000

If you’re one of the bazillions of people obsessed with ‘Fifty Shades of Grey,’ it might be time to book your summer travel plans — several hotels are now offering vacation packages inspired by the steamy erotic novel. Fans of the book know lead characters Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele often traveled in Christian’s helicopter [...]

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

Shauna Wright — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:41:13 +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 [...]

Domino's Celebrates Digital Ordering Boom With a Half-Off Deal — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:01:57 +0000

For the first time, Domino’s Pizza racked up $1 billion in digital sales during a one-year period — and to celebrate, the chain is giving you half-off any pizza ordered online or using one of its apps. Domino’s rolled out its online ordering service in 2008, and introduced both iPhone and Android apps within the [...]

'Fifty Shades of Grey' Sparks Surprising Retail Boom — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 23:18:37 +0000

The juggernaut known as ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ hasn’t just been a boon for its publisher — the bondage-themed erotic novel has also brought a welcome surge of business to sex toy shops, clothing retailers and even hardware stores.

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

Shauna Wright — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:30:42 +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.

Could You Be Saving More Money at the Grocery Store? — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:02:37 +0000

The typical American family has very little control over its monthly cost of living. Everything that we need to live is expensive, from keeping up with mortgage and rent payments, right down to trying to manage the rising costs of the water and electric bills — and let’s not forget we have to eat too! [...]

Almost Half of College Students Are Clueless About How Much Loan Debt They Have — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:20:02 +0000

It’s not unusual for college students to graduate with a hefty student loan debt. But according to a new study, many don’t know how much they owe — and some aren’t aware they owe anything at all.

Verizon Wireless Will Soon Phase Out Unlimited Data Plans — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:30:52 +0000

If you’re a Verizon Wireless customer who was grandfathered in with an unlimited data plan after the company eliminated the option for new customers, enjoy it while it lasts — the company will be moving you to a tiered plan soon.

Charity in Hot Water for Failing to Give Donations to Disabled Veterans — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:26:48 +0000

A national charitable organization set up to help disabled veterans and their families is under scrutiny for allegedly spending millions of donation dollars on marketing and other services rather than putting it into the pockets of American veterans. An investigation into the Disabled Veterans National Foundation has uncovered publicly available IRS 990 tax forms that [...]