Two Independents and 13 Republicans cross the metaphorical Rubicon Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D), hailed it as “investing in America.”  After a 70-28 vote in the Senate, the $ 15 billion Democratic jobs bill to stimulate job creation has passed with 55 Democrats, 13 Republicans and two Independents saying yes. Taking how strapped many Americans are ...

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ING Direct has an business version of their popular online savings account, called Orange for Business. It has no minimum balance requirements and no maintenance fees, while currently paying 1.05% APY. As with their personal account, you’ll need to link this account with a business account under the same legal name. You can ...

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Half the income: My story I was married for 14 years before my income was reduced to a little less than half because the marriage ended and we separated. Thankfully, I still get money from alimony payments. The income I found myself with was a bit less than half I was used to working with. Paying the ...

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A company contacted me to see if I wanted six free coupon codes for their compound interest calculator iPhone app. It seemed like a win-win, they get publicity and readers get some free stuff. Also, I could actually try it out since I have an iPod Touch. (I got ...

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24 Hour Fitness has some good promotions right now for those interested. You can get an All-Club membership with no initiation fee and $29.99 per month with no long-term contract, but only if you sign up by 1/31/10. Alternatively, you can get a One-Club membership for $199 a year upfront. Offer not valid ...

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