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Do you conduct layoff drills?

Many of us have to participate in fire drills at work or at school. Some of us more responsible ones might have even conducted a fire drill or two at home.
But I ask, have you ever conducted a Layoff Drill? read more »
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How Financials Have Changed the Face of ETFs

At the market’s all-time high on Oct. 9, 2007, financials were 20.1% of the index’s market value, the largest of any of the 10 major sectors.
More than a year later, financials now only represent 10.5% of the S&P 500, read more »
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Summary of FOMC Statement

No surprises here: FOMC says inflation will come as economic stimulus measures are put into play. read more »
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12 bankers who made $1.5 billion in salaries and bonuses as their businesses collapsed around them.

12 bankers who helped destroyed the American economy. read more »
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4.5 Million Brits Exposed By Monster.com

Hackers accessed the confidential information of job seekers registered with Monster.co.uk and now hold electronic copies of their user names, passwords, telephone numbers and email addresses. read more »
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Earn 15% Annually in the Stock Market!

I recently read David Chilton's The Wealthy Barber (copyright '98). Throughout the book he assumes 15% rates of return in the stock market. It amazes me that even the "experts" got carried away by the euphoria of the time. read more »
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8 Things Banks Can do to Make Online Banking Safer

A list of actions banks could take to reduce the chances of user passwords being stolen, accounts being compromised, and unauthorized debits and charges. read more »
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When to Invest in Gold

The barter system made gold the currency of the realm. If the global financial system were to suddenly collapse, gold would regain that exalted status. read more »
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Gold Falls Back Below $900 an Ounce

Gold is down -- and so is the dollar. The "normal" relationship between the two has changed. The question: When will gold and the dollar start moving inversely to each other again? 4-6 months? Or longer? read more »
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U.S. dollar softer on prospect of economic stimulus

Economic fundamentals are no longer an object for the U.S. dollar. Instead, as economic stimulus optimism takes over, demand for the dollar as a safe haven diminishes -- bringing the greenback lower in forex trading. read more »
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Fed moves to help distressed homeowners

With increasing foreclosure rates, the Federal reserve is taking more steps to curb foreclosures. read more »
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Social Networks Under Attack

According to a report from MessageLabs Intelligence, which specialises in the analysis of messaging security issues and threats, a popular tactic in 2008 among cyber criminals involved the creation of fictitious accounts on social networking sites. read more »
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52 Ways to Make Extra Money

Great ideas to make some extra cash! read more »
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Recovery Audit Best Practices, Considerations and Project Planning

It is estimated that 0.1% of a corporation's disbursements are made improperly. Recovery audits are an opportunity to get back some of your cash while producing metrics and reports that will assist you tighten your internal controls. read more »
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Renewable Energy Stocks Sector Close-Up

RenewableEnergyStocks.com, a leading investor news and research portal for the renewable energy sector within Investorideas.com, presents a sector close-up on renewable energy stocks trading as of January 27th, 2009. read more »
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