Personal Finance

The Origin of April Fools’ Day

April 1, 2011

With April Fools’ Day rearing its ugly head on the calendar today, we thought it would be a good idea to inform readers why this quirky holiday started in the first place.  While the origin is not certain, the most commonly held view is known as the calendar-change theory.  The story begins in France. In [...]

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What Happens If You Lose a RedBox Movie Rental?

March 25, 2011

I’m a big movie watcher, and I love taking advantage of movie deals like the popular Netflix free trial or RedBox free rental codes. But one of these almost came back to haunt me, through no fault of my own. I recently had a scare when I returned a movie to Red Box and didn’t [...]

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How to Set Up Your Last Will and Testament

March 21, 2011

Since people think that setting up a last will and testament is expensive, many wonder if it is actually even necessary. Whether you have a massive estate or very little property and money to your name, a last will and testament (more commonly just called a will) can make dealing with any issues that may [...]

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Economics 101: What is Inflation?

March 16, 2011

Inflation, simply put, is the rise in the price of goods over a period of time. When grandparents recount how little bread or cars cost when they first began working, they’re talking about the phenomenon of inflation. Many things can drive up the costs of certain goods in the short or long-term and inflation refers [...]

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When Good Business Goes Bad: The NFL Players Association

March 14, 2011

Earlier this month, I published a post on how the NFL Season would be cancelled in 2011.  I must admit, that statement is a far out one, even though players and staff are currently involved in a lockout (which means no business can be conducted) but with what I read today, I have no doubt [...]

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The DoughRoller Weekly RoundUp (2011 NCAA March Madness Edition)

March 13, 2011

In just a few hours, the field of 68 will be set and on Tuesday, the NCAA tournament will officially begin.  While I’ve never been a big fan of change, the 2011 NCAA Mens Tournament will see a few good ones.  First, 68 teams will make the field instead of 65 and more teams is [...]

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The Cost of Making Prime Time Awards

March 12, 2011

With the Oscars having drawn to a close, there is still buzz in the air. One great thing about awards ceremonies is that there are a ton of them, all recognizing various successes in the performing arts arena. In addition to the dresses and the gossip that epitomizes all award shows, there is the most [...]

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Everything You Want to Know About Minimum Wage

March 9, 2011

Everyone hears the term minimum wage and figures it means exactly what it says: the least amount employers can pay employees.  Strangely enough, sometimes the minimum wage does not actually mean the minimum an employer must pay an employee. While there are federal and state rules in place, exceptions are made to minimum wage standards. [...]

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The Consumer Protection Financial Bureau is Here to Help

March 8, 2011

In the wake of the financial market collapse, Congress felt the need to reform the way the government regulates the financial system to prevent a similar event from occurring again.  They passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and the President signed the bill into law in July 2010.  The bill is [...]

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