The day after the Thanksgiving holiday, otherwise known as Black Friday, was the official start of the holiday shopping season. Host Scott Simon talks to Nigel Gault, chief U.S. economist for IHS Global Insight, about how much consumers are expected to buy this season, and how that affects the rest of the economy.» E-Mail This     ...

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It’s Thanksgiving Day in the United States — my favorite holiday. I like that we set aside a day each year to be grateful for the things we have. I have much to be thankful for this year — I’ve been very fortunate. A lot of this is because of this site, and because of my ...

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The open enrollment period for my company’s 2010 benefits came to a close yesterday. My procrastination came to an end when I logged into our benefits management website, reviewed the options one last time, and decided to stick with the same plan I’ve had since I joined the company, an HMO plan offered by Aetna ...

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Borrow money and borrow stress? If you need to borrow money, better keep an eye on your mental health. Money and mental health walk together in steps, because when your income  slows down it puts a strain on your mental health, which can make you a patient without money, leaving you in a situation that calls ...

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It's what's inside that counts Image from VictorianConnection.com Victorian architecture is known for its multiple roof lines, dramatic towers, and stately entrances. Those who are lucky enough to own an authentic turn-of-the-century Victorian know their homes can have a lot of curb appeal. However, just as in the literary tradition of the great romance novels of the ...

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