Unemployment Extensions In Jeopardy – What Long Term Jobless Should Consider Doing

by Briana

Congress is racing against the clock to renew extended unemployment benefits. Democrats in the House and Senate would like to renew the current program, allowing the unemployed in the hardest hit states like California and Illinois, to collect unemployment insurance for a maximum of 99 weeks. If the GOP’s plan goes through, these states will [...]

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Occupy Movement Protests: A Revolution or a Waste of Time?

by Briana

Unless you’re completely oblivious to all news outlets, chances are you’ve heard of the recent Occupy Movement protests in the U.S. It all started on September 17, 2011 with the New York General Assembly.  Over one thousand people assembled and “occupied” in Liberty Square in the Manhattan Financial District to express their outrage and “a [...]

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20 Kids and Counting: How to Have a Large and Frugal Family

by Briana

I’m sure you’ve heard of the show 17 Kids and Counting, then changed to 18 and 19 with new additions. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are expecting yet another child in April 2012. That will make number 20 for the conservative Christian couple! With two sets of fraternal twins, Michelle has been pregnant much more than [...]

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9 Things to Do When You Retire

by Briana

Retirement is a stage in life that everyone in the rat race looks forward to. It proves that you paid your dues to society, worked for a lengthy period, and it’s now time to open up the next chapter in your life.  Previously, when people retired, they didn’t have as much time to enjoy it. [...]

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Netflix Price Hike: Your Netflix Alternatives

by Briana

A little while back, Internet subscription service Netflix, known for providing movies and television shows by DVD or streaming option, informed their 25 million users that they would be increasing the prices of their plans.  Netflix was a popular option for movie buffs, as they had affordable options to watch movies, first by sending DVD [...]

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