A recent CNBC survey of millionaires reveals that nearly two-thirds of American millionaires believe their taxes should be increased to help wealth inequality problems. 3 Talking Points We Predict The Tea Party Will Raise In Response To This On Cable… Read More ›
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3 Reasons Your College Couch May Be More Trustworthy Than Your Bank
Fox News reports several college students in New York found $40,000 in a couch they bought for $20 from the Salvation Army. They found the money after investigating why the couch was so “uncomfortable.” We’re glad to hear the answer… Read More ›
Student Uses 500 Pounds Of Pennies To Pay Off Tuition
HLN reports that a 24-year old Oklahoma college student paid off the final $974 owing for his tuition with 500 pounds of pennies, allowing him to graduate debt fee. 3 Less Effective Ways To Pay Off Your College Tuition 1. $974… Read More ›
A Bad Place To Hide Gold Easter Eggs May Be Near Man Who Swallowed Gold Bars
BBC News reports that a surgeon in India discovered and successfully removed 12 gold bars weighing a total of 14 ounces from a man’s stomach. Three Lessons Learned From This Story 1. This man is not in charge of hiding… Read More ›
Um, As Long As You Don’t Use That Debit Card At Stores, Restaurants, Or On The Internet, It Should Be Very Useful To You
USA Today published a piece online today entitled “4 places you should not swipe your debit card.” The article looks at places your card may be at risk of being placed in a data skimmer installed by criminals or other… Read More ›
3 Alternate Titles We Suggest For Sarah Palin’s Reported Show “Rogue TV.”
Several days ago, we wrote about a report that Sarah Palin may launch her own channel tentatively titled “Rogue TV.” Here are some alternate titles we suggest, inspired by the “author” of Going Rogue. 1. Joe Rogan TV. Since Sarah Palin’s… Read More ›
We’re Going To Call It “Old Jersey” Until You Can Buy New Electric Cars There.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Tesla will stop selling its electric cars in New Jersey on April 1, after the state refused to allow Tesla to sell cars directly to consumers. This is because in New Jersey, you must… Read More ›
Not Sure Whether To Buy That Next Hamburger In Sweden Or Norway?
The Local reports that a McDonald’s Big Mac billboard placed at the border of Sweden and Norway taunts Norwegians by showing the cost difference of Big Macs in the two countries. Now why would someone drive all the way from… Read More ›
Plump In An Elevator
The Toronto Sun reports that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was about an hour late for a speech to an $89 a plate speech at the Economic Club of Canada because he was stuck in a freight elevator. The Globe and… Read More ›
France Reportedly Not Lending Mona Lisa To Italy.
The Local reports that France has rejected a request from Italy to borrow the Mona Lisa for an exhibit. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. “Hey Italy, have you even paid back the billions of Euros you borrowed from… Read More ›