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Social Security double dip
If you haven't heard about the social security do-over, you are likely too late. There was an option called the social security payback option, or social security double-dip. This allows individuals to take out social security early with the hopes of paying it back at a later time. When older, one can get more ...
Plastic bag ban defeat though lobbying the plastic industry in California
A plastic bag ban is certainly not something the Golden State senate wants considering the ruling on Wednesday. Republican Arnold Schwartzenegger, retailers and grocers all supported the band within the state. But plastic industry lobbyists went all out to defeat the measure. Plastic grocery bags are used by millions of individuals. Human health has turned ...
Reform a school with $ 4.35 billion as a Race to the Top winner
If you want to improve your school, just check with President Obama. He pays $ 4.35 billion to schools in America to make some improvements. MSNBC explains that anywhere wanting to "improve schools and close the achievement gap" can join the "Race to the Top" program that is this education initiative. The U.S. Department ...
Groupawn blog tracks living for a year on Groupon coupons
For a year, Josh Stevens says he will live on nothing but Groupons. Earlier this year the online coupon company threw down the gauntlet with the Groupon Challenge. Groupon put up $ 100,000 to see if someone was willing to live off nothing but Groupon coupons for a year. Stevens took them up on it. ...
Expected General Motors IPO spurs CEO to retire
The last few years are fraught with peril for General Motors. After successive years of falling sales, GM had to ask for an auto bailout and file for bankruptcy. The company entered conservatorship, and also the government nevertheless holds the majority of shares due to terms of the bailout. GM did a lot when they ...
