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Sad Worlds Collide: The Unretired vs. the Unemployed

Posted by ToughMoneyLove 1267 days ago, popular 1266 days ago (http://toughmoneylove.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: economy retirement unemployment
Because of the severe market downturn, thousands of retirees are trying to "unretire" and are now competing with unemployed younger workers for too[...] read more »
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Obama’s 21st Century New Deal: An Economic Stimulus

Posted by wangarific 1267 days ago, popular 1266 days ago (http://www.bargaineering.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: barack obama economic stimulus economy
On December 6th, 2008, President-elect Barack Obama unveiled, in his weekly address, his version of the 21st Century New Deal. Details within.[...] read more »
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U.S. housing crisis also hitting the wealthy

Posted by VanessaDoll1221 1268 days ago (http://www.reuters.com)
Category: Real Estate
Less than a year ago, few people in this affluent Chicago suburb expected the subprime U.S. housing crisis would hit close to home. read more »
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US showing lead despite jobs gloom

Posted by VanessaDoll1221 1268 days ago (http://business.theage.com.au)
Category: Economy
US markets have set a positive tone for Australian shares even though US employers cut 533,000 jobs last month, taking the unemployment rate to 6.7% [...] read more »
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How Do Traditional IRAs Work?

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 1268 days ago (http://www.simplesubjects.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: ira tax taxation traditional ira
An explanation of the rules and limitations for investing in a traditional IRA. Also explains the requirements for distributions in order to avoid th[...] read more »
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The Rules for Investing in a Roth IRA

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 1268 days ago, popular 1267 days ago (http://www.simplesubjects.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: ira roth ira taxation taxes
Explains the requirements and limitations for investing in a Roth IRA. read more »
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What is a Roth IRA Conversion?

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 1270 days ago, popular 1270 days ago (http://www.simplesubjects.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: roth conversion roth ira tax taxation
One way to take advantage of the market's current decline is to look into converting your Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. Here's how to do it. read more »
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Will EPA Pass a Cow Gas Tax?

Posted by pickinem 1270 days ago, popular 1269 days ago (http://www.taxfoundation.org)
Category: Green | Tags: cow environment global warming tax
The EPA may implement a per unit Pigouvian tax on cows to offset the greenhouse gas emissions that cows are responsible for. read more »
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EPA Makes Mountaintop Removal Cheaper, Ea

Posted by pickinem 1270 days ago, popular 1269 days ago (http://envirowonk.com)
Category: Green | Tags: bush coal drilling environment
Bush administration makes it even easier to dig for coal, regardless of what it does to the mountain where the digging is done. read more »
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What is market capitalization?

Posted by ABC 1270 days ago, popular 1269 days ago (http://www.abcsofinvesting.net)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: stocks
A brief explanation of market capitalization. read more »
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10 Essential Steps to Take BEFORE You’re Laid Off

Posted by zen53 1271 days ago, popular 1270 days ago (http://www.getrichslowly.org)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: employment networking work
Ten things you can do now to be prepared for a layoff a year from now. read more »
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French Sovereign Wealth Fund?

Posted by TheFinancialBlogger 1274 days ago, popular 1274 days ago (http://www.intelligentspeculator.net)
Category: Stocks | Tags: investing sovereign wealth fund
Its main goals are to increase its value but also to stabilize the capital of French businesses. read more »
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How To Pick A Winning Mutual Fund

Posted by KyleAAA 1274 days ago, popular 1274 days ago (http://amateurassetallocator.com)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: actively managed mutual fund
Most actively-managed mutual funds lag the market. Here's what to look for to identify a winner in advance. read more »
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Real Unemploment Rate 2008 (U.S. Figures, Numbers, Definitions, etc.)

Posted by milinksm 1274 days ago, popular 1274 days ago (http://www.pluggedinfinance.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: marginally part time unemployment
Our Nations' unemployment rate is actually higher than what is normally discussed on TV. The author discusses all components of our Nations' total[...] read more »
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Having Difficulty Finding a Job? Then Start Looking at Jobs Others Typically Don't Want!

Posted by milinksm 1274 days ago, popular 1274 days ago (http://www.pluggedinfinance.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: finding a job
The author discusses types of jobs you should consider applying for if you're having difficulty finding work. Two of the jobs mentioned do not requ[...] read more »
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