This post is from GRS staff writer April Dykman. Social psychologists have found that people tend to choose their significant other based on similarities—similar attitudes, values, and even similar names. Those findings would seem to suggest that people with similar spending habits would be attracted to each other, too. But a working paper published last year found ...

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‘Jersey Shore’ season two I thought it was over. For weeks, I'd avoided the show, but something told me I had to at least take a peek at "Jersey Shore." I had no idea who my friends were talking about, and thought immediately that interventions were going to be necessary. After I'd watched a few episodes, ...

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Thad Salter's home is now worth less than half of its 2006 purchase price of $300,000. Even after his bank modified his mortgage, Salter wondered whether it would be better to walk away from the loan. At least one law professor says he should do just that.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about ...

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When you owe money, you are technically considered a debtor. In a perfect world, we would all be able to pay our debts on time and in full. At some point, most people will fall behind on payments. When your debts get too far behind, you may be sent to collections. When your account is ...

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President Obama is likely to outline a plan in his State of the Union address for fiscal responsibility. But don't look for immediate action to cut the deficit. Recent polls show that voters who are concerned about the deficit are also alarmed about unemployment.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Obama Faces Political ...

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