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New Housing Policy Lends Relief to Owners of Foreclosed Homes
On Tuesday, the Federal Housing Financial Agency (FHFA) announced it would permit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to allow borrowers who have had their homes
Teens Swap Cigs for Hookah Pipes
While the rate of teen cigarette use has continued to decline over the last 20 years, health advocates are concerned that rather than giving up
Consumers Still Have a Limited Understanding of the Internet, #whoops
A recent survey called “What Internet Users Know about Technology and the Web,” conducted from September 12 to 18, 2014 by Pew Research Center polled
Redbox Raises Prices- People Still Want DVDs
Redbox, the popular DVD-rental kiosk, announced on Monday it would increase its prices by up to 50 percent for some services. Rental prices for DVDs
From Restaurants to Movie Theaters- New FDA Regulations Require Public Calorie Counts
Approximately one-third of the meals consumed by Americans take place outside of the home, and in June, the National Restaurant Association reported Americans spend 47
Bitcoin Black Friday is Bigger than Ever
Bitcoin Black Friday, a spin off of the traditional Black Friday founded by Jon Holmquist, came about two years ago and has quickly grown from
What Could the Possible Tech Revolution Mean to Bitcoin?
According to Coindesk, there are some who believe that the money system which is in place now is the primary cause of the wealth gap.
Tesla Both Encourages and Discourages BMW Cooperation Speculation
Tesla CEO Elon Musk fanned the flames of speculation in Germany this week with a confirmation that discussions are being conducted between Tesla and BMW.
Carbs More Highly Associated with Diabetes & Heart Disease Than Saturated Fats
Traditionally, doctors recommend individuals avoid foods high in saturated fat, including butter, cheese, meat and cream. However, guidelines may be changing. Researchers from Ohio States
Cheaper Smartphones Growing in Popularity
Smartphones that cost less than $200 currently account for a third of the market, which is up from 18 percent a year ago. While lacking