Tag Archives: spending

Follow the (tax) money

Now that you’ve paid your taxes, where is all that money going? KQED’s YouDecide tool lets you answer a poll about whether your money is being well spent, and shares data about where the money really goes. It turns out that in three major categories – defense, health care and education – we direct more [...]

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Spending to save

Travel and merchandise deals are on the rise, but with the uncertain economy, it’s hard to decide whether or not to take advantage of the market. Is spending more money on goods and services a smart way to boost the economy? If you’re having trouble figuring out when to spend or save, take this quiz [...]

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