By Leslie Marshall

Leslie Marshall is a nationally syndicated radio host heard nationwide weekdays from 7-10pm Eastern time on radio and streamed live at www.lesliemarshallshow.com. Leslie is also a Fox News contributor seen weekly on The O'Reilly Factor, America Live, monthly on Hannity and she sits in for Bob Beckel as one of the co hosts on The Five. She lives in Los Angeles.

Todd Akin. It's a name all Americans know today due to his remark that victims of "legitimate rape" rarely get pregnant. This offended me and so many others. But perhaps even more so, victims of rape and victims who were impregnated by their attackers.

So after Akin made such a disgusting remark, you think he would apologize? Clarify? This is what he said: There isn't any legitimate rapist…."I was making the point that there were people who use false claims, like those basically created Roe v. Wade..."

[Take the U.S. News Poll: Should Todd Akin Drop Out of His Race After 'Legitimate Rape'

By Victoria Kichuk, Cheapism.com

Moving sales are touted as tried-and-true places for bargain hunters to score deals on hard-to-find treasures and cheap household items. For sellers, however, moving sales are typically less about benefitting financially and more about cutting down the amount of stuff that needs to go in boxes.

Offset hefty moving expenses by making money where you can.

Thanks to the internet, it's now possible to find far bigger and more targeted markets for your belongings, so you can not only weed out unwanted items but also make more money for moving. Here are some ways to use the web as a tool to advertise items and sell them, or simply as a resource for locating places that might take them off your hands.

Related: Tips for Moving on a Budget

• Selling collectable or nearly new items on Amazon or eBay can often yield a greater profit than trying to sell those items at a tag sale. Odds are you don't have niche collectors willing to pay a premium living right around the corner, but you can take your pieces

well another election year is upon us. and the politics are the same as years past. they prommise the same
thing as past presidents but nothing ever gets done.if they are so great and are so worried about the
american people why do they fight each other and waste time and money when they should be united
togather in coming up with solutions for the american people who are the ones who are suffering.instead
they are to busy trying to win and say its my way or the high way. i dont believe in our system any more it
is to corrupt and has to many problems now. to many for one man one president to solve. all the problems
we have go way back we just keep adding on and expect one man to solve a life time of problems. it just cant be done. i dont care who you vote for .

I'm a list person. Call me OCD, a micro-manager, what have you-but jotting down to-dos is my lifeline.

Every time I do, I get a momentary sense of relief, a mind-cleanse, as I spit out all my commitments on paper. But that wave of relief is quickly followed by sweaty palms. There's so much to do-so little time and only one me to be everywhere, doing everything!

There's an argument that says staying busy is good. It means you've got a job, and one that's important enough that your boss needs you. It means you've got friends who want to spend time with you. It means you're leaving your mark, and, hey, that takes work.

But a life that's too busy is a double-edged sword, and it can affect more than just our sanity. Experts have found our frenetic pedal-to-the-metal mentality also could cause us to stall out in our careers. If that comes as a surprise, take a closer look at some of the implications of falling into the "busy trap."

1. We Don't Prioritize Well

Your kids may be getting ready to go back to school, but there are some things they won't learn in the classroom - like how to save money. One of the easiest ways I like to teach them about money is with an adorable piggy bank, and what better way to show them how to start saving than by making their own bank?! Click through for 7 DIY piggy bank ideas! - By Amy Anderson

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Farnoosh Torabi is an ace number-cruncher, but you don't have to be to handle your finances intelligently. Just know these figures to feel calm and confident about your future. REDBOOK.

$7,400: That's the amount that gets withheld from the median household income of $46,000. Do you know how big a bite gets taken out of your paycheck for federal tax withholding, Social Security, and Medicare combined? How about the amount that's left after state and city taxes and other deductions for insurance and retirement? To calculate how much you net, pull out your pay stubs for the past month (if you're married, grab your spouse's docs too). You can't even begin to get a grip on spending and saving if you don't have a clear picture of what you're bringing in. Now you know.

100 minus your age : The difference equals the percentage of your investments that should be in stocks; the rest should be in bonds. So a 35-year-old woman ideally has 65 percent of her money in stocks and 35 percent in bonds.

older woman sitting at a desk in a classroomBy Cari Wira Dineen

Hitting the books again can help you learn skills for a new career or increase your earning potential. But in this economy, is it worth your time and tuition? Five things to think through before enrolling. Photo by: Getty

1. PINPOINT YOUR GOALS

Knowing exactly why you want to return to school may determine whether it will pay off in the long run. Earning your GED if you don't have a high school diploma is always wise: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, that diploma alone can be expected to net you an additional $200,000 in wages over your lifetime. If you need a graduate degree to change careers, look carefully at the field to find out if you'll see enough of a salary boost to cover your investment. Use Kiplinger's calculator tool to estimate the likelihood of recouping your costs.
Related: Break these 10 bad money habits now.

2. RESEARCH THE JOB MARKET

Look for opportunity-rich fields to ensure you stand a good chance of finding work when you