Mike Adams
People Are Happiest at Ages 9 and 68
A lot people will tell you that college is the best time you’ll ever have, but a new study suggests that the ages at which life is most enjoyable are actually 9 and 68. Researchers say that is likely because these ages represent a time when humans are more likely to make having fun a priority.
Chicago Considers ‘Violence Tax’ on Guns and Ammo
City officials in Chicago are considering a proposed “violence tax” on guns and ammunition in hopes that it will help shade in the gray areas of a $115 million black hole in the city’s budget and police the number of guns in circulation on the streets. This has Second Amendment supporters ticked off because sources say the proposed tax will increase the prices of these items exponentially, even th
How Hard Is It to Get a Job if You’ve Been Out of Work for 6 Months? — Dollars and Sense
They say the best time to look for a new job is when you already have one. Turns out there might actually be something to this phenomenon: New research suggests that the longer you’re out of work, the harder it gets to find a new job.
Two Major Companies Switch to Health Insurance Allowance — Dollars and Sense
Last week, Sears and Darden Restaurants (Olive Garden, Red Lobster) announced that they were seriously entertaining the idea of doing away with their traditional health insurance programs and opting instead to provide their employees with a heath-coverage allowance.
The two major American companies plan to allow employees to select coverage through an online marketplace, where workers will have th
American Psychos Spending $8 Billion on Halloween — Dollars and Sense
If you are frightened by the likelihood of this Halloween costing you a Franken-fortune, you are not alone … or are you?
According to a recent survey by the National Retail Federation, consumers are dying to spend more money this Halloween, as the ghoulish holiday has been predicted to drive the stakes into this wicked season to the tune of more than $8 billion—a 10-year high.
Job Market (Finally) Improving for College Grads — Dollars and Sense
For recent college graduates, the economic downturn and very, very slow recovery of the past few years have been brutal. But things may be looking up.
According to the Job Outlook 2013 survey, employers are on track to hire 13 percent more graduates from the class of 2013 than they did for those who walked away with their degrees in 2012.
What Are the Most Educated Countries in the World?
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released its Education at a Glance 2012 report, and two of its conclusions jumped out at us: 1) countries that spend more on education tend to have more highly educated populations, and 2) the more educated you are, the more likely you are to be employed.
While that may not sound too surprising, it’s an important reminder of just how
Research Finds Bosses Are Driving Employees Crazy with Weekend Emails [POLL]
It’s Friday afternoon -- you’ve tied up most of the loose ends you still have hanging over your head from the work week, but nevertheless, the weekend is upon you and it is quitting time.
So, you shut down your computer, tell some of your co-workers goodnight and move on to bigger, better and more exciting adventures, right?
Wrong.
General Motors Recalling 474,000 Cars Due to Faulty Gearshift
General Motors announced Friday that it plans to recall nearly 474,000 of its Chevrolet, Pontiac and Saturn vehicles due to a serious issue that could result in the car rolling freely while in the park position.
Who Are the Richest People in America?
The rich keep getting richer, at least according to Forbes. America’s 400 wealthiest people now reportedly have a combined net worth of a $1.7 trillion, up from last year’s meager $1.5 trillion figure. Don’t know about you, but we’ve got like 26 bucks.
Anyway, so who made the list?