Archive for August, 2012:

Self-sufficiency elusive to young adults of hovering parents

Date: Aug 26 2012
Instead of buns of steel, children of helicopter parents are more likely to bend, even burn out under stress. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/byTLBhlreiA/1 Read More »

GM bans plant visits by Romney, Obama

Date: Aug 26 2012
Here are two people you won't find touring a General Motors plant during the political season this fall: Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/tmoSsfPmIF0/1 Read More »

Don’t forget insurance for your college-bound kids

Date: Aug 26 2012
It's inevitable that something will be forgotten in the excitement of sending a child off to college. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/cJpa2SrmnO0/1 Read More »

Robert Pattinson buys old cars on Craigslist

Date: Aug 26 2012
You would think that Robert Pattinson could choose just about any car he wants, write a check and that would be the end of it. Turns out he has ... http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/V__v6erCqbs/1 Read More »

Of Dollars and Doping: The Business of Lance Armstrong

Date: Aug 26 2012
Filed under: People, Anheuser-Busch InBev Lance Armstong is going down without any more of a fight; what impact will his surrender have on the many millions of dollars in revenue he generates, commercial and charitable? The seven-time Tour de France champion announced ...Read More »

Give a fresh start to your life with Muskoka Recovery Center

Date: Aug 26 2012
1888PressRelease - Continuous abuse to any dependent substance whether it is drug or alcohol, leads to disaster. Thus, it is important to get rid of every addiction as soon as possible. Addiction, the word itself defines its seriousness and complexity ...Read More »

Get out of your chair, be seen, to catch recruiters’ eye

Date: Aug 25 2012
Employers are on the prowl for people who are out and about, staying up to date in their field and showing initiative. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/TflUinqGkOQ/1 Read More »

Apple’s victory could mean fewer smartphone options

Date: Aug 25 2012
A jury's conclusion that Samsung stole the innovative technology used by Apple could mean fewer smartphone options for consumers. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/ucngOgvi83s/1 Read More »

Beer Man: Keweenaw’s Widow Maker, Olde Ore hold the hops

Date: Aug 25 2012
Keweenaw is another brewery that has gone the can route instead of bottles and proves once again, that this is not a detriment to quality. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/3yVcOadQguQ/1 Read More »

Six-Figure Scams Targeting Seniors Are On the Rise

Date: Aug 25 2012
Filed under: Crime, Personal Finance Older Americans are under more financial pressure than ever. Unfortunately, scam artists are taking advantage of the sometimes desperate needs of seniors to boost their income, and victims have lost huge portions of their life savings ...Read More »