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What should Obama to get this Nation back on track

Posted by andys2i 1286 days ago (http://www.savingtoinvest.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: economy finance health obama retirment
Some of my views and potential actions that the new president could take to address some the most pressing issues facing the nation. Off course imple[...] read more »
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Pros and Cons of bailing out the US automakers

Posted by andys2i 1288 days ago (http://www.savingtoinvest.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: bailout cars chrysler ford gm
The US owned automakers directly or indirectly touch most of us and their future is considered vital to the nation’s economic recovery. Here is a loo[...] read more »
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AmEx seeks Government Assistance. What about its Customers?

Posted by andys2i 1291 days ago (http://www.savingtoinvest.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: amex bailout credit credit_card
Stop the press: Because consumers are being careful with their money in these tough times we should bailout AmEx and promote consumers to continue sp[...] read more »
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Mr Flip-Flop, aka Treasury Secretary Paulson

Posted by andys2i 1292 days ago (http://www.savingtoinvest.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: economy mortgages real estate recession
In a striking admission, Paulson said that buying up distressed mortgage assets "is not the most effective way" to use government funding.Purchasin[...] read more »
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2009 Entertainment Book Now Available with a $5 discount

Posted by andys2i 1293 days ago (http://www.savingtoinvest.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: frugality coupons entertainment savings
Do yourself a favor, check out the merchant coupons on offer and save some money by buying the most recognized coupon book. It also makes a great gift... read more »
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An Introduction to Trading Options Effectively

Posted by andys2i 1294 days ago (http://www.savingtoinvest.com)
Category: Stocks | Tags: investing options stocks trading
This overview of options and associated trading tips should get you started on the road to trading options. Once you are comfortable trading stocks, [...] read more »
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China Out-Stimulates the US

Posted by andys2i 1295 days ago (http://www.savingtoinvest.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: china economy spending stimulus us
With China’s gross domestic product (GDP) around $3.5 trillion this year, their recently announced stimulus is equivalent to 17% of GDP. Whereas Amer[...] read more »
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Timing of the Next Economic Stimulus Payment

Posted by andys2i 1298 days ago (http://www.savingtoinvest.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: economic stimulus taxes
President-Elect Obama hasn't said anything yet but I imagine this will be his top agenda item when sworn in. His campaign election plan and talks st[...] read more »
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$300 monthly passive income by year end

Posted by andys2i 1299 days ago (http://www.savingtoinvest.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: money passive income saving stocks
I have started looking at some of my financial goals a bit differently. This resulted in a new personal finance goal, which was to have $300 of monthl... read more »
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Yahoo, Google and Microsoft. A Tangled Web

Posted by andys2i 1299 days ago (http://www.savingtoinvest.com)
Category: Stocks | Tags: google investing microsoft options yahoo
I think Microsoft is desperate to get Yahoo's search engine and advertising platform in order to effectively compete with Google (which broke its deal... read more »
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Avoid Getting Ripped off on Auto Repairs

Posted by andys2i 1301 days ago (http://www.savingtoinvest.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: auto car mechanic personal finance
A recent encounter during a routine car service reinforced my cynicism when it comes to mechanics and the auto repair industry in general. So here are... read more »
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Airline Profiting at their Customer's Expense

Posted by andys2i 1302 days ago (http://www.savingtoinvest.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: airline fuel tickets travel
I have been tracking airline tickets prices over the last few months to a couple of destinations where I planned to go and felt that with the 50%+ fal... read more »
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Characteristics required for successful blogging

Posted by andys2i 1303 days ago, popular 1302 days ago (http://www.savingtoinvest.com)
Category: Tech | Tags: blogging personal finance success
I provide some of the common success characteristics required to do well in (part-time) blogging! read more »
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HSBC vs ING Direct high yield saving accounts

Posted by andys2i 1303 days ago (http://www.savingtoinvest.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: apy hsbc ing online savings
I recently received a reader question asking me which high yield online savings account is better - HSBC or ING Direct? I had previously written about... read more »
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Reflections on the Week that Was

Posted by andys2i 1303 days ago (http://www.savingtoinvest.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: finance health care investing week
Despite an end of month rally, October was a terrible month in the market for most investors and I am glad it is finally over. November will hopefully... read more »
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