by Jodi Mathews | Dec 17, 2002 | News
Many Americans are anxious to simplify their holiday season, and the Center for a New American Dream has a wealth of information to help people focus on family, fun, good food and relaxation rather than just spending money. The center’s 2002 poll showed that 54...
by Jodi Mathews | Dec 17, 2002 | News
McDonald’s is making buying a Big Mac easier by allowing consumers to charge their fast-food meals. USNEWS.com reported that the move may be just what the fast-food giant needs to get “consumers to supersize their spending.” Gas stations, grocery...
by Jodi Mathews | Dec 12, 2002 | News
Bankruptcy judges have seen a 59 percent increase in caseloads in the past decade, and no new judges have been added to the federal bench since 1992, according to the Washington Post. “The number of bankruptcy filings in the federal courts in Fiscal Year 2002...
by Jodi Mathews | Dec 10, 2002 | News
After a year full of scandals in Congress, the Roman Catholic Church and the business world, Americans are dealing out low marks for honesty and ethics. After a year full of scandals in Congress, the Roman Catholic Church and the business world, Americans are dealing...
by Jodi Mathews | Dec 9, 2002 | News
As the Christmas holiday approaches, people are gearing up to spend on gifts, but they aren’t going to give as much to charity, according to MSNBC.com So why are Americans so tentative when it comes to giving to charities? “Depressed stock prices—a better...
