The truth… plus success in New Hampshire Stop worrying, people. Cash For Clunkers isn't taxable (Photo: flickr.com) Cash for Clunkers has come to an end long before the Obama administration initially anticipated. They’re calling it a success (as are some dealers, save for those with the largest paperwork filing nightmares), yet questions remain as to why it ...

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Better for workers, better for the environment Less electricity usage, more time There's nothing healthy or balanced about a commute like this As businesses scramble to cut expenses, some are choosing to close the office on Fridays rather than lay employees off. Advocates of the four-day, ten-hour-a-day workweek contend that it not only saves money and eases pressures ...

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Congratulations to Consumerism Commentary readers Aliotsy A. and Scott O.! Aliotsy and Scott were selected randomly among those who responded correctly to the scavenger hunt held last month to celebrate Consumerism Commentary’s sixth anniversary. Both winners chose to receive the Apple iPod Touch. The iPods are now on the way! More giveaways will be offered soon ...

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It’s been a while since I’ve taken the pulse of our readers on a hot topic, so I figured it was time. I’ve been paying closer attention than usual to the various proposals in Congress dealing with healthcare and health insurance reform, and I’ve made a list of the different things they’re trying to tackle. ...

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Saving for a needed holiday Glamorous? No. A vacation to remember? Definitely. (Photo: flickr.com) Everybody needs to get away sometime. We save our nickels and dimes throughout the year. We stockpile vacation time and cut corners where possible to ensure that we have that little bit extra to help us get away for a nice holiday. Now ...

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