Customers of Dollar Shave Club say that the company's sense of humor — as seen in an absurdist video of CEO Michael Dubin in his warehouse — has helped win them over. YouTube hide caption

The Social Security tax rate is scheduled to revert to 6.2 percent next year, up from the temporary reduction — to 4.2 percent on an employee's first $110,000 in wages — which has been in effect since January 2011. iStockphoto.com hide caption

Abel Meeropol watches as his sons, Robert and Michael, play with a train set. Courtesy of Robert and Michael Meeropol hide caption

The General Motors logo is displayed atop the Renaissance Center in Detroit. The automaker, while doing much better following the government bailout, is still lagging some of its competitors. Carlos Osorio/AP hide caption

Thousands of students in Florida are starting the school year without permanent teachers. iStockphoto.com hide caption

Texas A&M Coach Kevin Sumlin speaks to reporters at the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football media day. Butch Dill/AP hide caption