Actually, as I recall, Michelle is a big fan of J. Crew and has worn some very expensive dresses to various events, including the horrid Narciso Rodriguez dress she wore to Obama's first inauguration - that was probably a gift, though. She was also photographed wearing $600 sneaker when volunteering at a soup kitchen. ...more

I actually found that I had more money after ending a relationship because I wasn't expected to spend money all the time. My ex liked to go out all the time, but my salary was less than half of his. Even though he was generous, I still insisted on picking up the tab on things that were more within my reach. After we sp...more

If you would like to pay more of your income to the government, you are most welcome to do so. I would prefer to pay less in taxes and send my money where I see it used wisely and where it actually makes a difference. Before donating any money, I check the non-profit's financials and their success rate (outcome of thos...more

yaaaaahn: There's a great deal of difference between the Dutch tulip bubble and Apple's growth. The tulips bulbs only produced flowers, sometimes exotic looking flowers, which really had no value, whereas Apple continues to produce products that actually fit into our every day lives, whether for work or play. Go to any...more

Fixing the immigration problem is crucial to solving the problem with apple pickers (or other produce pickers)? Sounds to me like they already have the solution and a good one at that: using inmates who are otherwise unproductive individuals. I've often thought that prisoners should be put to work, so they can contribu...more

It seems to me that in addition to the low-wage burger-flipping jobs, there will also be higher-wage management positions, which current low-wage earners could potentially fulfill. Certainly not every job will be a minimum wage position, so be happy, people! Besides, a number of these positions will be for retirees and...more