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Do Americans accumulate too much stuff?

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Jul 13, 2012

There are some recent findings out that Americans have, well, just too much stuff -- and that a huge number of garages in America can't even fit cars because they are so filled with junk.

Posted In: consumer behavior, middle class, homes, mid-day extra

The appeal of picking the first option

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Jeremy Hobson and Jeff Horwich

Jul 11, 2012

We live in a world full of options: 50 different kinds of cereal, hundreds of iPhone apps. But a new study has found that people consistently choose the options that are thrown at us first.

Posted In: mid-day extra, poor choices, study

Wireless providers have doubts about texting campaign donations

Interview by

Jeremy Hobson and Jeff Horwich

Jul 9, 2012

About a month back, the Federal Election Commission approved a proposal to allow campaign contributions via text message. Both Obama and Romney camps have showed their support for the plan. But now Reuters is reporting that wireless carriers in the country might not be so easy to convince.

Posted In: campaign contributions, text messages, 2012 election, mid-day extra

One solution to the nation's unemployment problem

Interview by

Jeff Horwich and Jeremy Hobson

Jul 6, 2012

So as this unemployment report continues to show stagnant growth, many politicians, experts, armchair economists are chiming in on the best way to solve the unemployment problem in the U.S. One idea being floated is inspired by Germany: working fewer hours.

Posted In: Jobs, Labor Department, Unemployment, mid-day extra