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Black Friday Vs. Cyber Monday
You have probably heard the irony before: Americans spend Thanksgiving day giving back to others and being thankful for what they have, but by...
The Money Behind Vaping
In recent years, few consumer products have taken off as quickly as electronic cigarettes and vaporizers. Just in this last decade, we have...
Payday Loan Borrowers Largely Positive About the Product
Few financial products draw as much criticism as payday loans do. Primarily because of high interest...
The Cost of Thanksgiving in 2017
For some more spirited Americans, the holiday season begins with Halloween. But for most, the true holiday season begins on the fourth Thursday of November:...
College Dropouts and Student Debt
Quick Overview According to College Atlas, 70 percent of Americans will study at a 4-year college, but less than two-thirds of them will graduate...
How Do People Value Amazon Prime in 2017?
Founded in 1994 as an online bookstore, Amazon has not only completely changed the way in which we shop, it has flipped the...
Dating and Finances
Being active in the dating world can be both eventful and exciting. You are meeting new people, trying new things, and perhaps finding someone...
The Money Behind Marijuana
In the United States, marijuana has come a long, long way. In 1931, the state of Texas declared marijuana a “narcotic,” allowing a life...
The Average Cost of Going to a Wedding in 2017
At the time of the publishing of this article, wedding season continues to move full-speed...
Which U.S. Colleges Make the Most Revenue From Applications?
For many college students, the midterm exams and research papers are the fun part. It’s true....