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What Will Thanksgiving Dinner Cost This Year? — Dollars and Sense
The price of Thanksgiving is going up this year, but not as much as you might think.
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Your Official Guide to When Stores Will Open on Black Friday
There is hardly any such thing as Black Friday anymore. With numerous retailers, like Walmart, opening their doors to holiday bargain addicts as early as 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving, other retailers must now either join the circus or risk missing out on frantic buyers with turkey hangovers and itchy spending fingers.
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Facebook Makes You Spend More and Over-Eat — Dollars and Sense
Facebook may be giving people a false sense of self-esteem, leading to overspending and gluttonous behavior, according to new research.
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Good News for the Economy: Consumers Ready to Spend This Holiday Season — Dollars and Sense
Holiday spending is expected to increase this year, as a new report indicates that more Americans are finally seeing a little reprieve from the last four years of economic anxiety.
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Your Smartphone or Tablet Adds Two Hours to Your Work Day
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2012 Election Day: Obama Wins Second Term
UPDATE 11:20: The networks have announced that Barack Obama will be reelected to a second term, after wrapping up the state of Ohio.
The 2012 presidential election between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will finally conclude tonight, as voters head to their local polls to choose who gets to sleep in the White House on January 20, 2013. We'll be following all the results very closely, adding the latest news as states close their polls and announce their winners.
Watch this post for updated information—election results, Senate races, ballot measures, battleground-state news—throughout the night:
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The Nation’s First Presidential Election Results Report a Tie
The first results of this year’s presidential election have just been released and it seems that the candidates are tied.
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A Quick Look Back at the American Economy on Election Day 2008 — Dollars and Sense
Four years ago, during the last presidential campaign, the American economy was collapsing faster than it had since the Great Depression. Now, with the 2012 election upon us, most analysts agree that the economy is in a period of slow recovery—a bit too slow, according to just about everyone.
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10 Forms of I.D. That Won’t Be Accepted on Election Day
It's almost time to cast your vote for the 2012 presidential election, and in some states it's important that you present valid photo I.D. Otherwise you could be prevented from casting your vote, which would deprive you of performing your civic duty.
Don't worry—we're here to help you! Here is a list of 10 forms of I.D. that won't be accepted on election day:
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What’s Your Favorite Halloween Candy? — Survey of the Day
Whether you're trick-or-treating or preparing for trick-or-treaters, Halloween leaves most folks with an abundance of candy.
While it can be difficult to resist any of these tooth-decay-promoting treats, some candy is better than others. According to a survey from Public Policy Polling of 1,200 adults chocolate bars are the Halloween sweet of choice for an overwhelming 62 percent.
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All You Need to Know to Help Out Hurricane Sandy Victims
Two days after Hurricane Sandy ripped through the East Coast, many residents remain without basic supplies like food, clean water and shelter. Fortunately for the victims of this storm, there are many organizations out there determined to provide assistance to those affected by the hurricane.
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The Time Is Now for Getting Sweet Deals on Popular Cars — Dollars and Sense
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.