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Man in Jail for Accepting 120 Speeding Tickets... That Weren't His

Abdul Musa, a garage owner from Blackburn, Lancashire, today begins a 16 month stretch in jail after police discovered he was getting paid to take the blame for other people's speeding offenses. read more »
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Doing Your First Budget - Jumpstart Your Economy

This is a great post on budgeting: what it is and how you can make the most of it. Also includes some examples and online software options. read more »
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Why the Market Doesn't Have Obamania

Millions celebrated the 44th President's inauguration, but the euphoria didn't rub off on Wall Street. Here's why. read more »
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11 Student-Aid Traps to Avoid

You'll ace the FAFSA and maximize your free money if you watch for these pitfalls. read more »
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Amazon's Secret to Online Dominance

According to Matt Pace at Compete.com, they are the company's dedication to customer service and its masterful use of consumers’ browsing and purcha[...] read more »
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10 Games To Get You Through The Recession

Just because world is on the verge of a horribly messy economic apocalypse doesn’t mean we can’t have fun, right? Right. However, we all know that ex[...] read more »
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Can’t Pay Your Taxes? IRS Offers Installment Plans

If you are having difficulty meeting your tax obligation, you can apply for an installment plan from the IRS. read more »
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Priests on Trial in $1million Embezzlement Case

Thought to be the biggest case of embezzlement affecting the US Catholic church, two priests have been taken to court over claims that they stole alm[...] read more »
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Book Review: Rich Brother, Rich Sister

Rich Brother, Rich Sister combines the inspirational true life stories of Robert Kiyosaki and his sister Emi into one book that will reaffirm your b[...] read more »
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The lottery of houses

In Austria it's a new madness, the lottery of houses... read more »
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Investors Lose $350million in 'Mini Madoff' Scandal as Hedge Fund Manager Disappears

A Florida-based hedge fund manager Arthur Nadel has disappeared under suspicious circumstances leaving his clients empty handed. read more »
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Starting Your Own Business: Do You Have To Risk Your Life Savings?

Most people think that starting their own business has to be an expensive endeavor. While it is true that many successful entrepreneurs self-fund the[...] read more »
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Australia's Richest Loses $3 Billion to Recession

Formerly top of Australia's rich list, multi-billionaire James Packer is feeling the squeeze. read more »
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Weirdest Taxes of All Time

Tax is a hot topic at the moment. The economic downturn has pushed it to the top of the political agenda in many countries (not that it's ever too f[...] read more »
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ATM Error Pays Hundreds Double Their Money

Customers at a petrol station in Greater Manchester, UK, got a pleasant surprise this week when an ATM started giving out double the money requested. read more »
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