Spending

Congress Is Full of Hypocrites. I Took a Stand

By Sen. Rand Paul

12 Gift Ideas That Should Be on Every Parent's List

By Belinda Luscombe

Study: Public University Tuition Way Up Since Recession

By Claire Groden / Fortune

158 Families Make Up Half of 2016 Election Funding

By Sam Frizell
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Why Companies Should Pay Bonuses Twice a Year

A semi-annual bonus can be a better motivator for employees than a single year-end payment

By S. Kumar

Why You Spend Too Much Money and How to Stop

What our neighbors buy affects what we buy, as does our names, the weather, and the type of floor a store has. Music manipulates us into spending in flower shops and restaurants. Which products are...

By Eric Barker

The TSA Collects a Lot of Loose Change

People are leaving more and more coins behind at screening points

By Victor Luckerson

Five Best Ideas of the Day: March 20

1. The prison system is costly and rarely rehabilitates prisoners. Imagine a better way to transition inmates to freedom.By Mark A.R. Kleiman, Angela Hawken, & Ross Halperin in Vox2. Lawmakers should listen to the budget...

By The Aspen Institute

Budget Cuts Hit Red States Hardest, Say Analysts

Experts suggest the discrepancy may point to the politicalization of public spending

By Kevin McSpadden

Americans Could Spend $703 Million on Their Pets This Valentine's Day

Nothing says "I love you" like a diamond collar

By Laura Stampler

Senate in Saturday Showdown

The House passed a bandaid spending bill Friday but the Senate is locked in a showdown

By Denver Nicks

5 Ways Money Can Buy Happiness, Backed by Science

You have to be a spend wisely, though

By Martha C. White

Why 'You're Getting a Bonus' Is Actually Horrible News

Sounds good. Often isn't

By Martha C. White

U.S. Committing $500 Million to Combat Ebola

On Tuesday, President Obama will announce more efforts by the U.S. to lead a global battle against the spread of the deadly virus

By Zeke J Miller

Young Adults Have Basically No Clue How Credit Cards Work

Cause for concern?

By Martha C. White

Time to Kiss Your Free Checking Account Goodbye

Your checking account could be bleeding you dry

By Martha C. White

Which President Accrued The Highest Budget Deficits?

Hint: It wasn't Barack Obama

By FindTheBest/Natalie Morin

This is How the U.S. Has Been Spending Its Money Since 1971

Federal spending on social programs has increased in the wake of the Great Recession

By FindTheBest/Natalie Morin

6 Ways Coupons Actually Cost You Money

Turns out, frugal living can have some pretty serious pitfalls

By Martha C. White

Why You Have to Start Paying Down Your Credit Cards Right Now

Federal Reserve meetings aren’t high on most people’s list of interesting things, but if you have a credit card and carry a balance, you should probably start paying attention to what America’s top money policymakers...

By Martha C. White
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