August, 2009

Is Zink Womanless Library Exactly What it Sounds Like? Yes, it is

Crazy man makes crazy plan Image from progressivemajoritywisconsin.org. The Zink Womanless Library is just what it sounds like — a library named after a guy named Zink where women are not allowed. Furthermore, the Zink Womanless Library does not allow books, magazines or any other type of publication written by a woman. Luckily, the Zink Womanless Library is ...

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Amid Credit Crunch, Retailers Bring Back Layaway

For years it was a staple of department stores that allowed cash-strapped customers to reserve merchandise and pay it off later. But layaway largely faded away by the 1990s, replaced by the convenience of credit cards. Now, it's staging a comeback.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Amid Credit Crunch, Retailers Bring Back ...

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Publishing Your Own Book: eBook or Traditional Print Format?

The following is a guest post from David at MoneyNing, who recently published his own budget travel book. He graciously wrote this post when I asked about this entrepreneurial pursuit. If you like what you see, I encourage you to check out his personal finance blog for more. In the good ole’ days, only ...

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Are You An Economic Survivalist? Tell Us

We want to know how the recession has affected you. Whether you've managed to ride out the economic storm or you're struggling to keep your head above water, tell us your stories. You can post them on our Soapbox blog. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Are You An Economic Survivalist? ...

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Foreign Fast Food Shows American Appetites are Recession-Proof

Growing fast and furious Photo from money.cnn.com courtesy of Jollibee Foods. Though higher-end restaurants are struggling as people try to scrimp and save, fast food restaurants in the United States are doing as well as ever. In fact, more foreign fast food restaurants are opening locations in the United States, even during this recession. CNN Money wrote a ...

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