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What Do Ferrari Sales Say About the U.S. Economy?

Brian O'Connell for MainStreet
Posted 3 hours ago

Is the economy improving only for that “villainous” 1% of wealthy Americans who have led to so many young people occupying urban parks and squares these days? More

Credit & Loans
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Decode These 10 Confusing Banking Terms

Jeanine Skowronski for MainStreet
Posted 3 days ago

To alleviate some of the confusion, MainStreet breaks down some of the common terms you’re likely to find in the fine print of your banking contracts. More

Career
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The Best (and Worst) States in America for Economic Growth

MainStreet.com Staff Writers
Posted 7 days ago

Eight states, primarily in the Mideast and New England regions, offer higher upward and lower downward mobility than the nation as a whole. More

Insurance & Estate Planning
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Medical Costs Rise, Americans Pay More

Brian O'Connell for MainStreet
Posted on May 15, 2012

Consumer medical spending is rising above the rate of inflation. One study examines the out-of-pocket burden of medical spending, and it’s not a pretty picture. More

Life & Money
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The Problem With Declining Consumer Confidence

Brian O'Connell for MainStreet
Posted on May 10, 2012

Americans may have thought they had escaped the clutches of the five-year economic downturn, but new consumer confidence data says “not so fast.” More

Career
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7 College Scholarships You Might Qualify For

Matt Brownell for MainStreet
Posted on May 8, 2012

Here are some scholarships worth exploring if you need a little extra cash for college.
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Insurance & Estate Planning
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Age Impacts Insurance Premiums, but How So?

Brian O'Connell for MainStreet
Posted on May 3, 2012

A helpful new report out shows consumers how insurance premiums work, and how the new health care law affects younger consumers. More

Life & Money
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Honey I Shrunk the Budget: Letting Your Spouse Know You’re in Debt

Brian O'Connell for MainStreet
Posted on May 1, 2012

When you hide debts from a spouse, it’s a toxic poison that eats away at even the most stable marriage. The good news is that you can do something about it. More

Career
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More Americans Quitting Than Being Laid Off, Stats Show

Brian O'Connell for MainStreet
Posted on April 25, 2012

According to the government, the “quits rate” rose to 2.1 million–300,000 above the 1.8 million recorded at the height of the recession in January 2009. More

Credit & Loans
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3 Signs a Store Credit Card Isn’t Worth It

Jeanine Skowronski for MainStreet
Posted on April 24, 2012

Store cards are changing, but there are still some you should avoid at all costs. Here’s how to determine which store credit cards you should never apply for. More