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Plans of a gas boycott are surfacing once again. Find out why the idea is a waste of time and has no chance of lowering gas prices!

Moving internationally can be a challenge - in addition to overcoming a language barrier, organizing your finances and securing housing, adjusting to the culture and customs of the new country can cause stress. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways that one can work to adapt to their new surroundings in a smooth and timely manner.

Our culture is saturated with consumerism everywhere we look, yet people are less content with their lives than ever. Why is that?

People should not have pets if they have consumer debt. Pets, though lovable companions, are expensive. Consider some of the following pet expenses.

The Consumer Expenditure Survey or CE, consists of two surveys, the Diary Survey and the Quarterly Interview Survey which provides information about the buying habits of the American Consumer. Survey Data is collected by the U.S. Census Bureau.

In mid-April, Experian decided to close their consumer credit bureau in Canada. With nearly flat revenue growth in North America, the company cited the global financial crisis which has lead to reduced consumer lending activity.

Here is an infographic (we love them!) that takes a look at current (2011) consumer debt in the U.S. While the numbers may look bleak, it’s not all bad news. The average family in 2011 actually has a manageable amount...