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- Don't make a law firm a beneficiary of your estate Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:32PM'There can easily be tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees, thousands of dollars in accounting fees, executor fees, insurance costs, and of course there are non-financial costs that can be incurred — bad blood between family members'
- What's your greatest fear if the U.S. fails to raise debt ceiling? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:38PMBlank U.S. Treasury checks are run through a printer at the U.S. Treasury printing facility in Philadelphia. President Obama recently stated he can't guarantee retirees will receive their Social Security checks in August if the House and Senate can not reach an agreement on reducing the deficit. (PHOTO CREDIT: GETTY IMAGES) FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty: [...]
- Millions of pounds lost at airport bureaux de change Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:28AMHolidaymakers are wasting almost £22 million a year buying currency at the last minute at airports, a study shows.
- Elderly Braceros Fight for Stolen Pensions Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:30AMSANTA ANA, Calif. -- Their days were long, their nights short, but their labor under the hot sun were also driven by dreams of returning home to Mexico -- and the embrace of their loved ones. Back home, these Mexican...
- Bad news: Errol Morris' 'Tabloid' | Max About Town Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:24AMI am very pleased to be living in the Golden Age of the documentary. There weren't many that made it onto movie screens when I was a boy, and now a well-made documentary is a staple of the art house circuit. Documentaries have their own section on Netflix. Documentaries are out there, man, moving, shaking things up, hobnobbing at fancy parties. I saw a documentary in the streets the other day, a ...
- Why GOP vows to block Obama nominee for consumer-watchdog agency Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:28AMThe sweeping financial reform legislation passed a year ago created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but Republicans are against the structure of the entire agency.
- Irwin Kellner: Perils of a default Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:12PMIf the politicians do not agree on raising the debt limit, virtually everyone in the country will suffer the consequences, writes Irwin Kellner.
- Ditching Euro No Option for Greeks With History of Hardship Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:31AMMinos Kleidis is the Greek the world’s television cameras don’t see.
- Greeks Face Nil Euro Options Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:31AMEurope seemed a safe haven to a struggling people that now seem unable either to resolve Greece’s euro debt or revive the drachma
- How Every NFL Team Can Make a Run at the Playoffs in 2011 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:45AMEvery once in a while an NFL team will baffle the experts with either an improbable season, or a shockingly bad season that most people never saw coming. Just looking at the past four years we have some very good examples of these phenomena. The Miami Dolphins went 1 - 15 in 2007 and then made the playoffs with a 11 - 5 record in 2008. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went 3 - 13 in 2009 and then ...
- Ban the Debt Limit Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:11AMShould there be a debt limit at all? Moody's Investors Service doesn't think so.
- Seven Steps To Take Before Buying a Home Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:17AMGM Flisko an attorney and an award-winning writer, advises on the seven steps to take before buying a home.
- Air Conditioning, Cable TV, and an Xbox: What is Poverty in the United States Today? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:38AMAbstract: For decades, the U.S. Census Bureau has reported that over 30 million Americans were living in “poverty,” but the bureau’s definition of poverty differs widely from that held by most Americans.
- Bank body suggests rate hike pause to RBI Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:12AMSelect bankers led by the bankers' body met Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Subir Gokarn at a meeting to give their views.
- 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' recap: Deck the halls with Kim G.'s folly Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:41AMThe devious housewife shows up at a party with a guest sure to get under Teresa Giudice's skin
- Across Nation, Budget Talks Stir Pessimism Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:41PMA quick, informal selection of voices from across the country this weekend found cynicism about the state of negotiations in Washington; and resignation about the partisan jousting.
- Across nation, budget talks stir pessimism, yawns Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:40PMAcross nation, budget talks stir pessimism, yawns
- Kenya: Dispelling Myths Linked to Credit Referencing Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:29PMMy article last week, titled Avoid Bank Loan Burden Through Strict Saving Plan, elicited many comments from readers. From their responses I realised that many borrowers still have misconceptions about credit referencing even as they seek to get access to cheaper loans through use of their credit histories.
- Clarke Thrilled to Become 'Champion Golfer of the Year' Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:31PMDarren Clarke proved to be, hands-down, the best player at this year's British Open. The 42-year-old carded rounds of 68-68-69-70 for a 5-under total of 275 that gave him a three-stroke win over Americans Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson.
- Mother wants meth support group Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:00AMRachel Key knows she’ll probably die before her son gets out of prison.
- Q&A: Why it still feels like we're in a recession Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:18AMThe economic recovery hit "the terrible twos" in June, but we're the ones throwing temper tantrums. If the unemployment rate doesn't drop and home sales don't rebound soon, we swear we'll fall on the floor, kicking and screaming. As any parent of a toddler can tell you, it won't be pretty.
- Real Estate Q&A: When to stick with an underwater mortgage Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:04AMGary M. Singer: Advice from a real estate attorney
- Hundreds of new Arizona laws take effect this week Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:55AMMost of the 357 measures start Wednesday.
- Retirement, paying off credit card take priority over college funds Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:20PMDEAR BRUCE: I am 55 and my wife is 52. I have been unemployed for more than a year. My wife works part-time. We have $35,000 in credit card debt and $60,000 for my part of my kids' college educations. I have $260,000 in a 401(k).
- What you need to know about U.S. fiscal situation Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:46PMIn the American political conversation, the national debt has become a metaphor for all that ails the United States -- a scary monster under the bed. It isn't. It's an accounting concept. The debate over deficits and debt is frequently clouded with sloppy language and sloppy thinking.
- Lap Band surgery less expensive than other obesity-related treatments Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:29AMBy being safe, minimally invasive, and extremely effective, the Lap Band has become one of the most accessible means for obese individuals with a BMI of 35 or higher to shed their excess weight and lead healthier lives.
- Carl Icahn hopes to clean up with Clorox Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:29PMIcahn, who bought a 9.4 percent stake in Clorox last December, reported Friday that he has offered to buy the Oakland company in a deal valued at $10.2 billion.
- A Hero Overcomes Challenges From Life and Debt Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:51PMPart 5 of our interview with WWII hero Louis Zamperini.
- Opinion: What costs trillions and kills the economy? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:14AMExpert: Political bureacracies are the disease that prevents recovery.
- Shorelines police briefs: Popular restaurant has second blaze; cause unknown Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:20AMNumerous attacks, auto burglaries, acts of fraud and other crimes were committed recently throughout the Beaches area.
- US debt talks degenerate into slanging match Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:13AMCrisis talks on the United States' debt limit remained deadlocked overnight as negotiations led by US president Barack Obama degenerated into a slanging match.The president is said to have stalked ...
- Market Astrology: Debt/Tax/Default Crises Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:29AMThe following is by Karen Starich , who uses astrology to forecast events in the markets. Her unique insights will provide an alternative view to the markets with a focus on the precious metals sector.
- Q and A: When to stick with an underwater mortgage Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:13PMQuestion: Our home is underwater -- worth more than we owe -- by about 20 percent. We like our home and can afford it every month. It is in a good neighborhood, and we put about $80,000 in upgrades into it. However, we are very concerned that it is underwater and don't want to throw good money after bad. Should we attempt a short sale?
- Wall Street shrugs amid debt crisis Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:04PMNEW YORK - The CEO of a big bank says a U.S. default could be catastrophic for the economy. The head ...
- Wall Street appears unfazed by possible debt default Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:06PMhe CEO of a big bank says a U.S. default could be catastrophic for the economy. The head of the Federal Reserve warns of chaos. And a credit rating agency threatens to take away the country’s coveted triple-A status. The response on Wall Street: So what?
- Are we defined by what we watch? Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:05PMOnce in blue moon one can be pleasantly surprised by a soap opera on local TV. I'm referring to a period drama called Taat Rak (Slave of Love), the last episode of which was aired on Wednesday.
- FOCUS: Gold Could Rally If U.S. Debt Ceiling Talks Falter Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:35PM(Kitco News) ? The stalemate between Democrats and Republicans regarding a vote to lift the U.
- Highlights - Bernanke's semiannual testimony to Senate panel Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:58AMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The following are highlights of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's testimony on Thursday to the Senate Banking Committee as part of his semiannual testimony on the U.S. economy and monetary policy. Bernanke repeated prepared testimony he delivered to a House of Representatives panel on Wednesday.
- Tensions high amid White House talks on debt ceiling Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:09AMPartisan bickering escalated in Washington on Thursday as Democrat and Republican lawmakers debated whether or not to raise the national debt limit.
- Sen Reid: Rep Cantor Shouldn't Be At Debt-Limit Negotiating Table Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:12AMSen Reid: Rep Cantor Shouldn't Be At Debt-Limit Negotiating Table
- Wall Street's Thursday Lunch Options Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:13AMA market hoist from sunken Anchor Banker JP Morgan has bulls trying to shake off a sometimes worrisome review of US credit from Moodys Thursday. As of 11:05 ET the SP-500 ( SPY ) is struggling to stay afloat by 0.15% and well-removed from the steaming mad moneys out-the-gate Buy, Buy, Buy! program. A mysterious late day sell-off Wednesday eventually attributed to Moodys reviewing the US ...
- Meldrew’s Syndrome Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:17AMCliff Hatton takes a look around his world and simply can't believe it...
- Flash Mobs Battle Foreclosures in Spain Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:01AMSpain has become a battleground between banks hurt by residential mortgage arrears and debt-laden homeowners appealing to the government to reduce the burden on those facing foreclosure
- Dial-a-Crowd Confronts Spanish Banks by Thwarting Foreclosures Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:01PMLuis Dominguez got up at dawn to take a 5 a.m. bus to join a human chain around a Madrid home threatened with foreclosure. Three weeks earlier, the crowd had come to him after he telephoned for help.
- Instant view: Bernanke says more policy support possible Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:49AMNEW YORK (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday the central bank is ready to ease monetary policy further if the economy weakens and inflation moves lower, suggesting policymakers are actively mulling further stimulus.
- Fed Ready With Stimulus If Needed: Bernanke Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:50AMFederal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke told Congress the central bank is prepared to take additional action, including buying more government bonds, if the economy appears to be in danger of stalling.
- Bernanke Says Fed ‘Prepared to Respond’ If Stimulus Needed Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:49AMBen Bernanke told Congress the central bank is prepared to take additional action, including buying more government bonds, if the economy appears to be in danger of stalling.
- Netflix's 60% Price Hike: You've Gotta Be Kidding Me! Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:09AMBad idea, Netflix, and I'm not just saying that because I want DVDs on the cheap!
- Pickens Losing to Koch in Billionaires’ Fight Over Natural-Gas Subsidies Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:29AMT. Boone Pickens, who’s been saying for more than a year that Congress was poised to pass his plan to subsidize natural-gas vehicles, may not have been expecting opposition led by fellow billionaire Charles Koch.
- John R. Talbott: Who Caused the Crisis and Why Is the Recovery Taking Forever? Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:00PMMany people think that the government caused the economic crisis and that the government is at fault for not creating more jobs and jumpstarting a faster recovery. Think again.