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Is the Afghan War Worth the Costs? – Survey of the Day
The tragic shooting of 16 Afghan civilians by an American soldier has put the spotlight back on the United State’s military campaign in the Central Asian country, which has been going on for more than 10 years.
According to a new ABC News-Washington Post of 1,003 adults, 60 percent think the Afghan war is no longer worth the costs, whereas 35 percent think it is still worth fighting.
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Cruise Lines Cut Prices to Attract Skittish Vacationers — Dollars and Sense
Ever wanted to take a cruise? Bargain shoppers might find this to be the perfect time to book a seafaring voyage.
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Recent College Grads Make Less Now Than a Decade Ago — Dollars and Sense
Since the economy took a turn for the worse, more and more young adults are moving back home with their parents after graduating from college, and this could be one reason why: recent grads are making less now than they did a decade ago.
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Americans Are Redefining What They Define As a ‘Necessity’ When Shopping — Dollars and Sense
The US economy may be improving, but on a personal level, things aren’t always quite so rosy. In fact, a new report says more than half of Americans are still struggling just to buy necessities.
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15 Clever Ways to Save Money on Gas
Turmoil in the Middle East is nothing new. Gas prices going up is nothing new. What is new is the possibility that we could be looking at prices at the pump lurking in the neighborhood of $5 a gallon by the summer. And that’s painful.
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What Is Bank of America Charging Customers for This Time? – Dollars and Sense
Bank of America, seemingly undaunted by last year’s consumer backlash after instituting debit card fees, is now trying out new charges on checking accounts.
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Tax Refund Anticipation Loans Will Soon Become Ancient History — Dollars and Sense
If you’re one of those impatient people who gets a refund anticipation loan (RAL) from a tax preparer, enjoy it while it lasts — after this year, those loans are going away. And it’s probably for your own good.
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Not Again! Airlines Raise Fares for the Third Time This Year — Dollars and Sense
If booking an airline flight seems to cost more than it did just a few months ago, it’s not your imagination — many airlines have already raised prices three times this year.
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