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Girl Scout cookie-pushing ethics at the office

Sharin Newman Calderon has time to sell Girl Scout cookies.

Crumbling economy will make for thinner boxes of Thin Mints

Eating a box of Girl Scout Cookies in one sitting will be a little bit easier this year: The Girl Scouts of the USA confirmed Wednesday that it has reduced the number of cookies per box to save money because of rising transportation and baking costs.

CNNMoney: Girl Scout Cookies: A tasty lesson in business

Whether it's Thin Mints, Samoas or Do-si-dos, everyone has their favorite variety of girl scout cookie. That's partly why what started as a small service project in 1917 escalated into a $700 million business.

Comfort movies

When people eat something that isn't necessarily good for them but makes them feel better, it's called "comfort food." For instance, my mom's meatloaf and mashed potatoes can put a stressful week behind me. Macaroni and cheese does it for some people.

Are office collections robbing you?

Last week you turned in your pledge card for your company's United Way campaign, promising to donate 1 percent of your salary to the organization.

Fortune: Why Aren't Girl Scout Cookies Sold Year-Round?

Girl Scout cookies are among the most popular treats in America, yet they're only available once a year. Sounds like someone shouldn't earn an economics badge. But the Girl Scouts say that making m...

Fortune: PEOPLE TO WATCH

Maryann W. Schneider Long a leader in consumer finance, Beneficial Corp. (1985 revenues: $2.1 billion) has become a force in life insurance, credit cards, and income tax preparation. It is calling ...

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