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House targets Fed in Bank of America investigation

A House panel has subpoenaed documents that lawmakers say could shed new light on Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's role in Bank of America's[...] read more »
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EU backs new banking rules; IMF sees stronger 2010

European Union leaders agreed on Friday to more steps to avert a repeat of the banking crisis and the IMF said 2010 might deliver stronger growth tha[...] read more »
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After 101 years, why GM failed

General Motors (GM) was founded in September of 1908. On June 1, 2009, at 8 a.m. -- almost 101 years later -- it ceased to exist, and control was han[...] read more »
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How To Be Listed on Dow Jones Industrial Average

A look at the current holdings of the Dow and what it takes to be listed. read more »
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General Motors Files For Bankruptcy


Those five stark words have been long been in the making. Since late 2008, GM has been subsisting on government dollars. To this point, $19.4 billi[...] read more »
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The High Cost of Hurricane Insurance

Bad news on the insurance front... Costs associated with hurricane-related coverage are on the rise, issuers have been increasing deductibles, and so[...] read more »
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Even if home prices bottom out this year, the recovery of the housing market will not happen until late in 2010 or 2011

Even if home prices bottom out this year, the recovery of the housing market will not happen until late in 2010 or 2011, according to economists and [...] read more »
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Is Your Business Just a Job?

Every business has to start somewhere. Every business owner doesn’t have the luxury of taking time off especially in the early stages. Here are my th[...] read more »
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Euro-Area Inflation Rate Falls to Zero for First Time

The euro region’s inflation rate fell to zero for the first time in at least 13 years in May as energy costs retreated and the worst recession in mor[...] read more »
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Oil hits 6-month high above $62

Oil prices rebounded Tuesday to their highest level this year as a triple-digit rally on Wall Street pulled crude off its earlier lows. read more »
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Stocks on Fire on Surprisingly Upbeat Consumer Confidence Index

Is the US consumer back in a big way? read more »
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Donate PCs

Here is a list of places where you can donate used computers, monitors, and TV sets. Get a tax receipt for most donations, plus you can promote your [...] read more »
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Congress Sends Credit Card Companies a Message

Credit Card reform may benefit some consumers, but could restrain business. Look for opportunities to short card processors as the business will be u[...] read more »
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Wedding Saving Tips

A list of how you can save some cost on your wedding, have a debt free wedding! read more »
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Gold Up, And So is Gold Recycling

Gold prices are inching upward again. But even more interesting is the increase in gold recycling as people sell their gold jewelry for cash. Gold re[...] read more »
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