The global economic crisis has had little impact on world military spending in 2009. Nine of the top 10 spenders increased military spending in 2009.
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House members spent part of their Members Representational Allowances on these items -- and more -- during the nine-month period between late 2009 and early 2010 covered by the Sunlight Foundation's House Expenditure Reports Database. The info is highly enlightening, revealing, for instance, the popularity of Chantilly Donut's sinkers; what it costs to feed hungry congressional pages; and how lucrative it can be to own a part of the cottage industry of keeping our duly elected representatives fed and well hydrated.
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Women shop for many reasons. Whether they are finding the perfect gift or buying groceries for the family, women tend to spend a lot of time in the stores. It would be a good bet that those women are shopping for others. If you think about all of the things women do for their friends and family, you may just realize why they are so good at shopping. So don't listen to complaints from men about women shopping; what do men know anyway?!
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Americans have strong sentiments about the importance of savings, but do these sentiments correlate with their actions?
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Between 2000 and 2008 health spending per person increased by 4.2% a year on average, according to the latest data from the OECD, a rich countries' club.
Health-care spending: Pass the statins.
Money issues, Especially keeping up with routine bills and carrying debt are, By FAR, The things that young people worry about most in life. Check out these fascinating survey results.
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Bundle looked at U.S. food spending overall, with breakdowns of money spent on groceries and in restaurants.
Women make up 70% of all consumer spending in the United States. You may be surprised where their money goes.