“U.S. Cost of Violence Surpasses 15% of GDP”
On the eve of the International Day of Peace (Sept. 21), the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has released
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Finance
Finance
With $66 Billion Bill Gates Richest on Forbes List
Bill Gates (No. 1) retains his top spot on Forbes’ 2012 ranking of the richest people in America with $66
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What Do Americans Want: Debt or Degree?
Americans continue to find less value in a college degree. However, they appear to think it’s acceptable to take on
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Teens Unclear About Personal Finances: Survey
The teenage years are filled with firsts. From their first summer jobs to first cars, teens know how to spend
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Research Links Customer Satisfaction to Stock Returns
According to research from the University of Michigan, customer satisfaction is directly linked to stock market performance. Companies with high
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More Bosses Taking Vacation than Employees
In a survey, 19 percent of full-time workers say they can’t afford to take a vacation, down from 24 percent
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