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A Resolution That May Stick: Spending Less in ’09

The resolutions may sound the same, but in this New Year of Recession, the reasons driving them are different. read more »
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6 Years of Market Gains Lost in 2008

On Wall Street, all told, about $7 trillion of shareholders’ wealth — the gains of the last six years — will be wiped out. read more »
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The Financial Crisis, Madoff Scandal, Bailout, and Black Boxes

This article discusses a New York Times op-ed piece that describes the Madoff Scandal as ultimately caused by Wall Street acceptance of "black box"[...] read more »
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Will there be another stimulus check in 2009?

An information post on the upcoming stimulus package. read more »
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The Right Debt Management Solution – How It Can Help You Succeed Financially

Going into debt is a fact of life for most people. Unfortunately, most people go about it in completely the wrong way, thereby ensuring a lifetime of[...] read more »
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Drunk Dialing: iPhone Apps to Tally Your Tipsiness

If you're willing to trust matters of life, limb and criminal record to your iPhone, here are a few apps that measure just how drunk you are and how[...] read more »
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Don't Throw It Away, Fix It

There are plenty of experts who can help you make your car last longer, shoes look shiny, and dishwasher work again. read more »
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Do You Switch Frugal Mode On When You Come Back from Vacation?

How different are your spending habits when you are on vacation vs when you are at home? read more »
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Top 50 Recession Proof Industries and Why

When recessions hit , smart job-seekers begin to wonder which industries are strong enough to weather the storm and which ones are recession-proof. read more »
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Student loans turn into crushing burden for unwary borrowers

Natalie Hickey left her small hometown in Ohio six years ago and aimed her beat-up Dodge Intrepid for the West Coast. Four years later, she realized [...] read more »
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Calvin + Hobbes on the financial crisis

Who doesn't like the funnies? Here's a explanation for justifying the price at the lemonade stand. read more »
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Three Christmas Presents from the U.S. Economy

3 "gifts" from the US economy. read more »
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Forecasting in 2008: Narrow Net Gains

It’s that time of year again. Businesses are closing their books on 2008, adding up profits and losses. The National Football League is toting up win[...] read more »
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The Few, The Proud, The Winners in 2008

It's been an extremely rough year for a lot of stocks. Even so, there were still some winners, who had well performing stocks, in 2008. read more »
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Don't Be a Drunk Downloader

The holidays are here, so when you get home from all that partying, be careful what you do online. At best, drunk downloading will get you an embarra[...] read more »
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