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College Remains Key to Prosperity
By Robin Lloyd published
It's more true than ever — to college will increase your income, a sociologist says.
Recession Could Spur Traffic Citations
By Live Science Staff published
The sour economy could get you a speeding ticket.
Sick of Main Street, Going Green and Year-End Roundups
By Robert Roy Britt published
Many of us would now like to look ahead to what we hope will be better times.
Bernard Madoff Redefines the Ponzi Scheme
By Benjamin Radford published
Finance guru Bernard Madoff has allegedly admitted to the largest investment fraud in history. Charles Ponzi would be proud.
History Repeats: How 2008 Reflected the Past
By Heather Whipps published
For all the talk about change, everything old seemed oddly new again in 2008.
Ooga Ooga! Men Overspend to Attract Mates
By Jeanna Bryner published
Maxed-out credit cards are one way guys lure in the ladies.
Threat of Punishment Works, Study Suggests
By Jeanna Bryner published
Fearing punishment, freeloaders contribute to society.
Bank Run: How Ginko Financial Went Down
By Jeremy Hsu published
Virtual economies in games can provide lessons on the patterns of free markets and unfettered capitalism.
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