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Threats facing renters in the foreclosure crisis

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Homeowners aren't the only ones hurting in the foreclosure crisis. The waves of foreclosures are forcing some renters out of their homes, too.
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When unemployment benefits hurt small businesses

In Michigan, a state suffering from about 13 percent unemployment, one employer thinks unemployment benefits are stopping him from hiring....
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Rising discrimination against Muslims at work

Claims of workplace discrimination against Muslims is steadily rising. A bad economy could be part of the cause....
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College students skirt rules to get credit cards

New rules governing kids and credit cards are going into effect, but college students are still finding ways around them....
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Paying thousands to find unpaid internships

Unpaid internships can be a gateway to lucrative jobs, and companies are charging big bucks to help kids find them. ...
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The perfect income for happiness

How much money does it take to be happy? Beyond $75,000 per year, it doesn't make much of a difference....
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Women struggle and soar in new economy

During the recession, one demographic group of women is now making more money than men. For others, inequality continues to get worse....
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The equality recession

One of the biggest losers in the current recession may be equality. ...
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Arkansas education wins the lottery

Some 25,000 Arkansas students are receiving college scholarships funded by the Arkansas lottery....
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Work at Wal-Mart, earn college credit

The world's largest retailer is teaming up with an online, for-profit university to offer college credit for on-the-job learning....
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