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Toyota Forecasts Its First Operating Loss in 71 Years

Posted by nickel 1253 days ago (http://www.bloomberg.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: economy
If Toyota can't turn a buck in the current economic climate, what hope do other carmakers have? read more »
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Comprehensive Guide to IRS Income Phase Outs Rules

Posted by nickel 1259 days ago (http://www.bargaineering.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: taxes
Nice description of IRS phaseouts. Good info for year end tax planning. read more »
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33 Ways to Earn Extra Money

Posted by nickel 1260 days ago, popular 1259 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance
Title says it all. If you've cut your budget to the bone, then the only way to improve things is to start earning more money. Here are some ideas. read more »
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Ill. Gov. arrested in Obama successor probe

Posted by nickel 1266 days ago (http://news.yahoo.com)
Category: Entrepreneurship | Tags: fraud government
Senate seat for sale to the highest bidder... read more »
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What Happens When the Increased FDIC Insurance Limits Expire?

Posted by nickel 1266 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: banking fdic
Don't get burned when the new, higher FDIC limits expire at the end of 2009. read more »
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Amex $20 Cash Back for Shopping at Walmart

Posted by nickel 1266 days ago (http://www.creditaddict.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit cards free stuff walmart
Register your card with Amex, make a couple of quick purchases at Walmart, and get $20 cash back. Hurry. Deal expires 12/18. read more »
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How do Federal Income Tax Brackets Work?

Posted by nickel 1271 days ago, popular 1270 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: personal finance taxes
There's no need to fear higher tax brackets. Moving to a higher tax bracket will never cause you to take home less money than if earned less. read more »
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Best Jobs in a Bad Economy: Recession-Proof Careers

Posted by nickel 1271 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: economy employment recession working
Better late than never... What lines of work are best when you're in a recession? read more »
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Credit Card Industry to Cut $2 Trillion Worth of Credit Lines?

Posted by nickel 1273 days ago (http://www.creditaddict.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: credit cards economy
According to a top bank analyst, consumer credit may shrink by as much as 45% in the near future. Bad news for an already struggling economy. read more »
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Credit Card Issuers are Closing Unused Accounts

Posted by nickel 1273 days ago (http://www.creditaddict.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit cards economy
Got any dormant credit cards in your sock drawer? In addition to slashing limits, card issuers are cancelling unused accounts. Use 'em or lose 'em.[...] read more »
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How to Evaluate Credit Card Balance Transfer Offers

Posted by nickel 1275 days ago, popular 1274 days ago (http://www.creditaddict.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit cards debt reduction
Looking for a balance transfer to reduce debt or make some quick cash? Here's are key questions to ask when selecting an offer. read more »
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With oil prices in retreat, OPEC struggles to maintain unity

Posted by nickel 1275 days ago (http://www.iht.com)
Category: Commodities
Poor OPEC. They claimed they couldn't control the earlier spike in oil prices. Now they can't stop prices from falling... read more »
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Citibank Rate Increase and Opt-Out Notice

Posted by nickel 1275 days ago, popular 1275 days ago (http://www.creditaddict.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: citi credit cards economy rate change
Citi is jacking up their rates across the board and increasing fees. You can opt out, but they'll close your account. read more »
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Wal-Mart Employee Trampled to Death

Posted by nickel 1275 days ago, popular 1275 days ago (http://www.nytimes.com)
Category: Business | Tags: black friday consumerism wal-mart
NY Times story on Black Friday stampede that resulted in a Wal-Mart employee being trampled to death. All in the name of saving a few bucks. read more »
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2009 Federal Income Tax Brackets

Posted by nickel 1283 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance
Looking ahead to 2009 federal income tax brackets. read more »
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