Broke Celebs, Fatty Fast Food & Tiresome Commutes: MainStreet's Weekly Roundup

5 Big Class Action Lawsuits

Class action lawsuits are serious business. The stakes are generally very high, and the outcome often becomes the inspiration for ongoing press coverage (or a Hollywood film adaptation). Here are five of the most important class action outcomes in recent years.

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The Most Expensive Cities In The World

And you thought your living expenses were out of control? Try living in one of these cities -- and surviving.

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10 Celebs With Serious Personal Finance Problems

George Foreman was close to bankruptcy at one point, but the fighter was able to pick himself back up with the help of his now-infamous grilling instruments. Wanna hear the full story and the demise of nine other celebs?

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The Worst Commutes on Earth

When you hear about the hellish commutes some people have to go through, you might feel a little bit better about that 30-minute drive.

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Are You Clueless About Credit Scores? What You Need to Know

Nothing sends fear through the heart of a child more than report card day. Prepare yourself for a sense of déjà vu when applying for a loan... many say the situation ignites that same type of blast-from-the past feeling as they sit on the edge of their seat awaiting their financial fate. And what to do if, ultimately, that application is stamped "denied"? Figure that your credit score had a lot to do with it, and start making big changes.
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