We're better off than we thought. Even the poorest Americans are doing better than 68% of the world's population.
With the economy still sour, an online pawnbroker gets a cash infusion from some big names in an attempt to tap the middle-class market.
Those who enter the job market now could face lower earnings for many years.
Some people report improved health from money-saving tactics, but financial stress can make it harder to embrace healthy habits.
And, in all honesty, should I really care?
Economic woes have accelerated a trend toward multigenerational households that began in 1980.
Nobody thought it was their fault, but it was everyone's fault.
One recession lesson seems to be that experiences provide more joy than things. But will it stick?
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