Shauna Wright
JC Penney Gets Rid of Sales in Favor of Permanent Discounts — Dollars and Sense [VIDEO]
For a die-hard shopper, there’s little more frustrating than buying something at full-price, only to see it go on sale shortly thereafter.
To ward that off, retailing giant JC Penney has announced that starting Feb. 1, it’s discounting all merchandise by at least 40 percent — permanently.
Avodart May Slow the Progression of Prostate Cancer
Avodart, a popular drug used to treat an enlarged prostate gland could have an additional benefit. Research shows it helps slow the progression of early-stage prostate cancer, thus reducing the need for aggressive treatment in some men.
When Is The Cheapest Time to Book a Flight? — Dollars and Sense
If you’re starting to plan your summer vacation, you may think buying your plane tickets months ahead of time is a cost-saving move. But according to a new study, that may not necessarily be true.
Obama Wants Wealthy to Pay More Taxes, Fires at Critics in State of the Union Speech [VIDEO]
President Obama proposed a range of policy initiatives during his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, including a call for Congress to shift a heavier tax burden onto the very wealthiest earners and provide financial incentives to domestic manufacturers and energy producers.
Narcissism Could Be Hazardous to Your Health
Narcissists tend to be unpopular, for sure. And if researchers are to be believed, men with an overly-inflated sense of self could have an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, too.
Newt Gingrich’s Surge in Polls Has Republicans on Edge [VIDEO]
With the all-important Florida primary looming, many state polls show Newt Gingrich has closed the gap between himself and the presumed frontrunner Mitt Romney — and that’s making many within the Republican party exceedingly nervous.
Survivors of Costa Concordia Ship That Sank Offered 30 Percent Off Future Cruises
In what’s being seen by many as an incredulous move, Carnival Corp., the parent company of the downed Costa Concordia cruise ship, is offering survivors of the disaster 30 percent off future cruise vacations.
What Role Does Biology Play in Politics?
When it comes to politics, our stances may not just be a matter of opinion. They could be based in biology, too.