The Wall Street Journal‘s Number of the Week this week is $22,900 — the average debt among college students in the class of 2011.
Personal Finance
A McBoost to U.S. Jobs? Maybe Next Month
The big McDonald’s hiring day occurred after the April employment survey. Those saying they affected last month’s great jobs report? They’re McWrong.
Why Did a Las Vegas Casino Open and Close in the Same Day?
As the saying doesn’t go, what opens and shuts in Vegas, stays open and shut in Vegas.
Weekend Wrap-Up: Lost Luminaries and Last-Minute Deals
It’s that time again, NewsFeeders: your favorite day of the week. While you get back into the swing of things, here’s the news that will guide the conversation this week.
Take That, Monopoly Man: Who’s the Richest Fictional Character?
We salute you, Forbes, for your continuing commitment to showing that the rich get richer, and so do the fictionally rich.
Legally #Winning: Charlie Sheen Wants to Trademark 22 Catchphrases
When will the madness end?
You Still Want This, America? Charlie Sheen Announces Even More Tour Dates
You can never have too much of a good thing, right? Right?
Introducing the (Not Scary At All) Kate Middleton Vinyl Portrait Doll
“Kate Middleton is living the dream every little girl holds dear…and every woman remembers with a smile…becoming a Princess.”
Cashing In on Will and Kate: Official Royal Wedding Coin Costs Twice Its Value
Is this a case of literally cashing in on Royal Wedding fever?
Sign of the Times: The Kardashians Raked In $65 Million Last Year
The Trumps, the Rockefellers, the Van der Bilts, the Kennedys … the Kardashians?
Turning the Tables: Philadelphia Man Forecloses on Wells Fargo Office
A feud between a homeowner and his mortgage company ends with an order to seize property – but it’s not in the order you might expect.
The Office Pool Pays Off! Factory Workers Win $50 Million Lottery
A group of 24 blue-collar Canadian workers are glad they paid into this week’s drawing.