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Financial Collapse Inspired Halloween Costumes

Posted by ultrageek 1308 days ago, popular 1307 days ago (http://www.wallstreetfighter.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: economy entertainment finance
Sure the market goings on are scary. And what better time than October, the month of Hallowe'en? Wall Street Fighter suggests a few financially-them[...] read more »
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40 simple ways the web can save you big money

Posted by ultrageek 1312 days ago, popular 1311 days ago (http://www.techradar.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: money savings web
The Web really is a great leveller in many ways. Here are 40 ways to use it to save time and money. read more »
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Google CEO to endorse Obama: WSJ

Posted by ultrageek 1314 days ago, popular 1313 days ago (http://rawstory.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: politics presidential race
Look around and you'll see a chart indicating that the stock market does better overall during a Democratic presidency - something I've been saying[...] read more »
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Dollars and Sense: The McCain and Obama tax plans

Posted by ultrageek 1318 days ago, popular 1318 days ago (http://www.american.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: economic growth tax cuts taxes
US Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama both have their own tax plans in mind, which are key in their election platform. Duncan Curri[...] read more »
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10 Things That Are Going Right

Posted by ultrageek 1318 days ago, popular 1318 days ago (http://www.kiplinger.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: economy
Despite all the turmoil in the economy and the markets, Kiplinger.com says that some things are going right. Here's a list of 10 things. read more »
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GM to lay off 1,500 hourly workers as demand slows

Posted by ultrageek 1319 days ago, popular 1319 days ago (http://www.reuters.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: economy
If things aren't bad enough already, GM is laying off 1500 hourly workers. I wonder if they're using what they'll save to buy out Chrysler. read more »
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Paying off over $14K in 20 months?

Posted by ultrageek 1319 days ago, popular 1319 days ago (http://consumerist.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: finances
Apparently it can be done: paying off more than $14K in just 20 months. Here's one one of COnsumerist's readers did it. 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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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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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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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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Finding Value In The Financial Sector

Posted by ultrageek 1335 days ago, popular 1334 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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George Soros hates Paulson's bailout

Posted by ultrageek 1335 days ago, popular 1334 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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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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