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EconomicPolicyJournal.com posted a write up(full article here) about 401k’s being a scam. Economics needs
Are 401K’s Scams?
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Another “Green Industry” Failure
My problem with the environmental movement isn’t really one of theory but how much of a con game it is
Death of the Video Tape/Disc Rental Industry
Crazy graph showing how jobs have tanked in the above mentioned industry. Now just under 11,000 employed.
H/T Mark J. Perry
What Percent of Small Businesses Fail?
Running a business is a tough adventure. I ran a part time business for Continue reading →
Indianapolis Ranked in “The World’s Most Livable Cities” Top 10
Buddy shot me over an article from Metropolismag.com showing Indianapolis Continue reading →
Gas Savings = Chipotle
Business Insider had this post about Americans saving money at the gas pump. You can read the whole post here.
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Indiana Teacher Pension Costs Almost Billion A Year
Its no secret the Indiana Teachers pension fund is in rough shape. Many economic write ups through the years have given Continue reading →
Forbes Magazine Ranks Indiana State Among Top Colleges
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Two widely followed annual lists of the top national and regional colleges are out and Indiana State University is once again included in both.
Forbes magazine has recognized Indiana State on its annual list of America’s Top Colleges for the fifth year in a row while Princeton Review’s list of Best Midwestern Colleges recognized Indiana State for the 12 straight year.
Only about 20 percent of the nation’s accredited colleges and universities make the Forbes list, which emphasizes the return students and parents receive from their investment in a college degree, while the Princeton Review bases its list largely on student surveys.
Read the rest here via Indiana State press release.
50% Users of Food Stamps On Them 4 Years or Longer
Foxnews.com had a write up on food stamp work requirements and showed some startling news
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Women Take Up Stripping to Pay For College
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A small portion of women are taking advantage of a job opportunity that helps pay for college Continue reading →
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