Money can buy happiness – but only so far?
The Associated Press has a report today that’s on the front page of The Monroe Evening News, and also picked up by many other news media across the country, (you can find it online at MSNBC.com) about the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. The Well-Being Index has all kinds of statistics that numbers and economic geeks can [...]
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Money can buy happiness – but only so far?
The Associated Press has a report today that’s on the front page of The Monroe Evening News, and also picked up by many other news media across the country, (you can find it online at MSNBC.com) about the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. The Well-Being Index has all kinds of statistics that numbers and economic geeks can [...]
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Take Part’s How to eat well on food stamps
Take Part has a post based on an Associated Press article and related reports: How to eat well on food stamps – Recipe advice from Star Chefs and Foodies.
The post is getting attention on Twitter and the article’s comment board.
A snippet:
Anna Last, editor of Everyday Food magazine, wanted to stretch her cash but [...]
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Take Part’s How to eat well on food stamps
Take Part has a post based on an Associated Press article and related reports: How to eat well on food stamps – Recipe advice from Star Chefs and Foodies.
The post is getting attention on Twitter and the article’s comment board.
A snippet:
Anna Last, editor of Everyday Food magazine, wanted to stretch her cash but [...]
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Read the fine print on BofA’s mortgage plan
The financial headlines today include the fact that Bank of America will rework the principal owed on some of its mortgages.
But read the fine print: Not every loan will qualify. News reports are indicating about 45,000 homeowners will meet the requirements.
Links:
CNNMoney.
USA Today.
Fox News.
Associated Press report at MSNBC.
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DIY tax returns? More are trying
The Detroit News has this piece from the Associated Press: DIY tax returns? More are trying.
The piece includes some details to consider when figuring out whether DIY makes sense or not in your tax situation.
Check through my archives on taxes for topics on how to find free tax filing help in Monroe County, Mich.; tax [...]
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NFL players taking personal finance classes
Personal finance classes aren’t just for those on tiny budgets. Those who have big budgets benefit from them too.
MSNBC has this report from Associated Press – NFL players get crash course in finances.
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NFL players taking personal finance classes
Personal finance classes aren’t just for those on tiny budgets. Those who have big budgets benefit from them too.
MSNBC has this report from Associated Press – NFL players get crash course in finances.
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NFL players taking personal finance classes
Personal finance classes aren’t just for those on tiny budgets. Those who have big budgets benefit from them too.
MSNBC has this report from Associated Press – NFL players get crash course in finances.
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AP: 7 tips for using the gift cards wisely
The “Dear Santa” lists in my family are expected to include a mix of actual gift suggestions and gift card recommendations.
I always have my pile of gift cards spent by Feb. 1. They do nobody any good when they are left unspent.
The Associated Press has this story at USA Today: 7 tips for using the gift cards wisely - including using them to buy a gift for someone else if you are not likely to shop at that store for yourself.
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