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Harold Maass - The Best of Today's Business

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Banking on Failures, Expensive Beer Hopping - Wed, Aug 27, 2008

The FDIC considers borrowing from the U.S. Treasury as more banks appear on its failure watch list. Heineken profit rises as people keep drinking premium beer. And Starbucks gambles on an $11,000 coffeemaker. ...Read full article

• Housing Hits the Road, Asia's Oil Race - Tue, Aug 26, 2008
• Olympic Gold, Gas Expansion - Mon, Aug 25, 2008

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Ram Charan - What Every Company Should Know

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The Basics of Moneymaking - Thu, Jun 7, 2007

A key part of business acumen is reminding yourself of the fundamentals of making money. Here's a refresher course. ...Read full article

• Don't Let Emotions Affect Your Leadership - Thu, May 24, 2007
• When -- and How -- to Reposition Your Business - Thu, May 10, 2007

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David Bach - The Automatic Millionaire

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Eight Ways to Slash Travel Costs - Tue, May 6, 2008

Fuel prices and airline shutdowns may put a crimp in your summer vacation plans, but there are ways to save on the road. ...Read full article

• In a Recession, Being Great at Your Job Is Job One - Tue, Apr 22, 2008
• Readers Turn Green, Save Same - Tue, Apr 8, 2008

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Rhonda Abrams - The Passionate Entrepreneur

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Hiring Family Members - Tue, May 8, 2007

If you've ever found yourself saying, "I just can't find good help," maybe you need to start looking closer to home. ...Read full article

• Spring Business Savings - Thu, Apr 12, 2007
• Parsing Your Prospects - Mon, Mar 19, 2007

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Jim Citrin - Leadership by Example

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How to Lead in a Crisis - Wed, Aug 20, 2008

Robert L. Dilenschneider, a strategist and communications advisor, offers four simple rules for managing and leading during a crisis. ...Read full article

• Executive Warfare: Making it to the Very Top - Mon, Jul 14, 2008
• Making the Best Transition - Wed, Jun 11, 2008

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Robert Kiyosaki - Why the Rich Get Richer

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When Pessimism Prevails, It's Time to Get Rich - Wed, Jul 23, 2008

Tough economic times are cause for alarm, but they're also when smart investors find some of the market's best deals. ...Read full article

• To Get Rich, Seek Out Rich Financial Advice - Wed, May 28, 2008
• Survival of the Richest - Tue, Apr 15, 2008

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Suze Orman - Money Matters

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Pre-Recession Thinking Could Put You in Financial Peril - Mon, Aug 25, 2008

Your last job's salary or what your house might have sold for two years ago are irrelevant, so let them go. ...Read full article

• A Cold, Hard Fact: Prepare for Higher Heating Costs Now - Mon, Aug 11, 2008
• The High Cost of Poor Disclosure - Mon, Jul 28, 2008

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Laura Rowley - Money & Happiness

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Flirting with Disaster: Preparation Is Key for Potential Catastrophes - Thu, Aug 28, 2008

Having a comprehensive disaster plan for your family is crucial, but many homeowners are still woefully unprepared. ...Read full article

• Your Bank May Be Gouging You on 'Loans' You Never Requested - Thu, Aug 21, 2008
• It's Time to Rethink College Debt - Mon, Aug 18, 2008

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Jeremy Siegel Ph.D. - The Future for Investors

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Out of (South) Africa: Promise and Peril - Mon, Aug 4, 2008

South Africa has many problems, including political and developmental concerns, but its economy continues to grow rapidly, offering opportunity for long-term investors. ...Read full article

• Oil’s Increasing Threat to the US Economy - Mon, Jul 7, 2008
• Oil’s Not Well in the U.S. - Mon, Jun 2, 2008

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Ben Stein - How Not to Ruin Your Life

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9 Tips for Dangerous Times - Tue, Aug 19, 2008

Russia, China, Iran. The list goes on. Americans are living in dangerous times. But panicking will accomplish nothing. ...Read full article

• Why Oil Will Keep Falling - Tue, Aug 5, 2008
• Bear Market Advice - Mon, Jul 21, 2008

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Charles Wheelan, Ph.D. - The Naked Economist

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A Well-Rounded Education Doesn't Have to Start with College - Tue, Aug 26, 2008

A year of travel or service abroad offers the kind of experience that impresses admissions officers and hiring managers. ...Read full article

• Liberal Spending, No Social Perks: Call It Neo-Neoconservatism - Wed, Aug 6, 2008
• Instant Gratification Nation: Can We Still Sacrifice for the Future? - Tue, Jul 22, 2008

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Penelope Trunk - The Brazen Careerist

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A Parting Shot - Thu, Dec 27, 2007

Leaving a job is never easy, but thanks to Web 2.0 you can take the network you've built wherever you go. ...Read full article

• Four Ways to Sidestep Corporate Hierarchy - Fri, Dec 21, 2007
• Seven Ways to Be a Better Delegator - Thu, Dec 13, 2007

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Jack Guttentag - The Mortgage Professor

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Do Mortgage Borrowers Have Bargaining Power? - Wed, Aug 27, 2008

What exactly should mortgage borrowers use their bargaining power for? Here’s what you should know. ...Read full article

• Why Do Most Lenders Sell Their Mortgages? - Wed, Aug 20, 2008
• The Down Payment Makes a Comeback - Wed, Aug 13, 2008

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Carrie Schwab Pomerantz - Money-Smart Families

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Kids' Money Expectations and the Gender Gap - Wed, Apr 25, 2007

A new survey shows that teens are eager for financial independence, but may not be ready for it. Find out how to help. ...Read full article

• Raising Kids in a Consumerist World - Wed, Apr 18, 2007
• Talking to Your Kids About Building Wealth - Wed, Apr 11, 2007

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Anya Kamenetz - Generation Debt

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What You Need to Know About Credit Scores - Wed, Aug 27, 2008

Here’s why your credit score is so vital -- and what you need to know about it. ...Read full article

• How to Get a Last-Minute Student Loan - Tue, Aug 12, 2008
• Caution: Don't Cash Out That 401(k) - Tue, Jul 29, 2008

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David Jackson - The Green Investor

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Two Sweet Spots in Ethanol Investing - Tue, Mar 4, 2008

Two ethanol stocks, Pacific Ethanol and Cosan, may be worthy investments. Here's a good place to start your research. ...Read full article

• A Second Look at Ethanol Investing - Tue, Feb 19, 2008
• Illuminating an Alt-Energy Subsector - Wed, Jan 23, 2008

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Mick Weinstein - The Week's Best Stock Blogs

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Will Precious Metals Glitter Again? - Fri, Aug 22, 2008

Since last month, gold has fallen about 15% while silver has plunged almost 30%. Buying opportunity? Bloggers weigh in. ...Read full article

• China Stocks Go for the Gold - Fri, Aug 15, 2008
• Housing and Credit Crunch: Is the Worst Over? - Fri, Aug 1, 2008

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