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The Credit Crunch - A Wake up Call for Consumers

Over the last several months we've seen our economy take a severe beating. It started with the mortgage meltdown and is now seeping its way through [...] read more »
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Political Interference Seen in Bank Bailout Decisions

As Obama's team revises TARP, it faces dissatisfaction with the program's implementation so far. Some politicians, including Barney Frank, have use[...] read more »
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Ten Ways Obama Can Help Business Now

There's lots he can do to get America working again--without waiting on taxpayer largess. read more »
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15 Ways To Manage Risk In Your Financial Life

Know yourself. To know yourself well is the cornerstone of many a financial lesson. With every mistake I've made I've filed the experience in my me[...] read more »
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Top 25 Free and Worthwhile Personal Finance e-Books

Check out these top 25 free personal finance e-books that are actually worth your time. Read the descriptions below and investigate any books that pi[...] read more »
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George W. Bush's Eight Most Significant Economic Mistakes

Two terms, eight years -- and eight significant economic mistakes by George Bush. read more »
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Google closes down lesser-known services, lays off staff

Tough times have finally forced a substantial set of layoffs and product closings at Google. Though the search giant is still hiring, a relative hand[...] read more »
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Fed: Economy starts `09 on weaker footing; outlook dim

The U.S. economy started the new year on weaker footing as recession-shocked Americans retrenched further, forcing retailers to ring up fewer sales a[...] read more »
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10 Luxury Items You Can Now Buy for 10 Cents on the Dollar

If you managed to stash some liquid funds, then you're primed for this economy's meltdown. Artwork, cars, real estate and wine are cheaper than the[...] read more »
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How to Talk to Your Kids About the Economy

The bad news is inescapable and much as you’d like to there’s no use hiding under a rock. If your kids are starting to ask questions about the econom[...] read more »
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Insight: United States May Face A ‘Lost Decade' Like Japan

No one in their right mind thinks the United States could fall victim to a Japanese-like lost decade. After all, the argument goes, US policymakers h[...] read more »
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After Long Slide, Gas Prices Jump 12 Cents

The average national price of gasoline rose nearly 12 cents in the past three weeks, marking the first price hike after six months of steady decrease[...] read more »
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Can China Avoid a Post-Olympic Economic Downturn?

Economic analysis indicates that countries that host the Olympic Games typically suffer from economic decline and currency depreciation in the months[...] read more »
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Recession in the land of the $6 ice cream

It's a 10-below Friday evening in Alaska, and as I step inside a nearby ColdStone, a line of 12 people greats us, all waiting to pay $6 for an ice c[...] read more »
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Blogger vs. Wordpress.com Comparison Chart - 2009

In the following chart features at Blogger (blogspot.com) and Wordpress.com are compared. These are the two main contenders for free blog hosting. Fe[...] read more »
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