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The Beginning of the End

Posted by ultrageek 1321 days ago (http://www.newmogul.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: economy
Please, don't hold anything back. Civil unrest, energy shortages and martial law, you say? Now what was I saying back 2 years ago myself? read more »
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Why You Shouldn't Pay off Student Loans Early

Posted by ultrageek 1321 days ago (http://www.thegearedinvestor.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: finances
When was the last time you heard someone tell you not to pay off your student loans early? That's what this article at Geared Investor says, because[...] read more »
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Not A Depression But Lack Of Confidence

Posted by ultrageek 1322 days ago, popular 1322 days ago (http://disciplinedinvesting.blogspot.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: depression economy
While some naysayers are declaring the current market situation as a new recession, indicators are that there's really no comparison. There are too [...] read more »
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Words from the (investment) wise for the week that was (October 6–12/08)

Posted by ultrageek 1322 days ago, popular 1322 days ago (http://www.investmentpostcards.com)
Category: Stocks | Tags: investing
Here's a synopsis of investing advice from the past week, with tips from various sources read more »
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How To Be a Better Investor During These Difficult Times

Posted by ultrageek 1322 days ago, popular 1322 days ago (http://www.dividends4life.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: investing
These are tough times for some people, but that doesn't mean you can't still invest. Here are some tips for those of you still brave enough. read more »
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AIG: Hard at work spending your money?

Posted by ultrageek 1326 days ago, popular 1326 days ago (http://www.bloomberg.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: banks economy
If it's not bad enough that AIG grabbed $85B in bailout cash from the government THEN spent over $400K for a retreat for executives, they're appare[...] read more »
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Illinois sheriff scolds banks for evictions of 'innocent' renters

Posted by ultrageek 1326 days ago, popular 1326 days ago (http://www.cnn.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: economy rent
Those of you afraid of eviction thanks to all the mortgage troubles might have some respite. At least if you live in Cook County, Illinois, where the[...] read more »
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George Soros hates Paulson's bailout

Posted by ultrageek 1335 days ago, popular 1335 days ago (http://www.swamppolitics.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: bailout george soros henry paulson
Billionaire philanthropist George Soros hates Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson's $700B bailout out plan, saying that he doesn't think Paulson's re[...] read more »
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Finding Value In The Financial Sector

Posted by ultrageek 1335 days ago, popular 1335 days ago (http://disciplinedinvesting.blogspot.com)
Category: Stocks | Tags: financial sector investing
Sure, stocks in the financial sector are taking a hit right now. However, there are some investing opportunities, if you know what to look for. Here [...] read more »
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Big European bank, Fortis, fails

Posted by ultrageek 1335 days ago, popular 1335 days ago (http://money.cnn.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: banking economy europe
Banks in the USA aren't the only ones currently affected by the topsy-turvy state of the financial markets. Governments in Belgium, Netherlands and [...] read more »
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Loose Money And the Roots Of the Crisis - WSJ.com

Posted by ultrageek 1335 days ago, popular 1335 days ago (http://online.wsj.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: capitalism economy financial markets
So even if that $700B bailout plan had been approved, what would have been its effect? Who can know? But according to this WSJ article, artificial mo[...] read more »
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Treasury: ‘We just wanted to choose a really large number.’

Posted by ultrageek 1336 days ago, popular 1336 days ago (http://www.contrarianprofits.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: economy
Wondering where the $700B figure for the now-defeated bailout plan came from? So did I. Apparently from nowhere, accordingly to a Treasury spokeswoma[...] read more »
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Standing in the Shadows of Wall Street

Posted by ultrageek 1336 days ago, popular 1336 days ago (http://www.collegestock.com)
Category: Stocks | Tags: stocks wall street
An anonymous broker reveals some stories of his/her trading in something called "counterfeit shares", and the quick money made. Read this, then thi[...] read more »
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