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Americans Are Horribly Misinformed About Who Has Money
People think that wealth in America is divided up pretty evenly. They're mistaken.
Culture
The New Dinosaur: Why I'm Not on Facebook, and Why You Shouldn't Be Either
The world's favorite social networking site doesn't have your best interests in mind. Quit it like I did.
Business
World's Richest Man Says "Charity Doesn't Solve Anything"
The Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim hasn't signed the Gates and Buffett Giving Pledge because he doesn't believe in throwing money at problems.
News
Should Taxpayers Get Receipts?
Maybe if we got an itemized list explaining where our money went (you know, like one does at Chili's) people would understand politics better.
News
Intermission: Protest Big Banks with Their Own Junk Mail
Big banks have been sending you the means to protest their greed for years. You just never realized it.
Culture
The 400 Richest Americans Are Now Richer Than the Bottom 50 Percent Combined
The richest people in America command more wealth than entire cities combined.
News
A Step-by-Step Guide to Leaving Your Big Predatory Bank
If you've been complaining about the sins of the financial industry for the past few years, here's your chance to fight back.
Lifestyle
Why Does America Spend More on Health Care than Countries with Socialized Medicine?
The United States spends a higher percentage of its GDP on health care then countries with socialized medicine.
Culture
Actually, America's Inequality Is Far Worse Than Egypt's and Tunisia's
Inequality was one of the main contributors to the protests sweeping the Arab states. What's in store for America, which is more unequal than Egypt?
Business
Breaking Bread: Panera's Pay-What-You-Want Model Is Thriving
The Panera CEO reports that his free cafés are thriving in spite of naysaying and a horrible economy.
Culture
This Woman Is Pretending to Be Poor for Art
The playing poor trend is now an art project. Meet Tania Bruguera, who's becoming an illegal immigrant for a year.
Culture
Why America Doesn't Need Its Own Space Missions
Today the space shuttle Endeavour is making its final liftoff. Here's why that shouldn't sadden you a bit.
Culture
A Month Later, "Homeless Man with a Golden Voice" Is Abandoned by His Corporate Friends
Less than two months after being initially discovered, the homeless man with the radio voice has been abandoned by his benefactors.
Culture
Report: Replacing $1 Bills with $1 Coins Could Save America Billions
A new report says America could save billions by scrapping $1 bills for $1 coins.
Culture
We Spent Half a Million Dollars to Fly Planes Over the Super Bowl
The Navy spent almost $500,000 in taxpayer money to fly jets over this year's Super Bowl. It only took them three seconds.
Lifestyle
Transparency: Pakistan vs. Haiti, Which Disaster Got More Aid?
How differently did countries and major organizations around the world respond to the Haiti earthquake and Pakistan flood?
Business
When Are the Best Times to Buy a Car, Boat, or TV?
Savings.com's "When Are the Best Times to Buy" infographic breaks down the ideal days, months, and seasons for making various purchases.
Education
Should High Schools Sell Ad Space on Their Lockers?
Facing $3.6 million in budget cuts this year, Minnesota's Centennial school district might open its lockers to advertisers.
