A theme that returns to me again and again is that consumer bankruptcies do more harm than good. read »
At age 83, Doris Buffett. billionaire Warren Buffett's sister, is now on a mission to give all of her money away -- All of her money that she doesn't need for basic necessities, that is. read »
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), together with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), have issued a warning to retail investors about the risks of structured notes with principal protection. read »
If you're planning to buy a house right now, the next few months may be the best time to buy. Waiting for both housing prices and interest rates to fall may not be a good strategy for potential homebuyers since analysts don't expect any significant declines in these two most important home-buying factors. Here's nine real estate trends that suggest you should get into the housing market sooner than later. (To learn more, check out 5 Sunny Real Estate Markets To Watch In 2011) read »
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Want to purchase guns and illegal drugs over the internet but without the hassle of bank records? A new digital technology is making it possible. read »
Two new laws passed this week in Florida are a boon to Florida debtors with inherited retirement accounts and interests in LLCs. read »
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Jun 03, 2011
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The Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing (QE2) program, a temporary policy designed to increase the money supply, keep interest rates low, and stimulate the economy, will officially end on June 30th. QE2’s impact, both on the economy and on the Central Bank’s balance sheet, has sparked plenty of debate among economists. However, its positive impact on asset prices has been obvious. read »
Some of the smart-money investors are increasingly placing their bets on the nation’s healthcare and life-sciences space where they expect more mergers-and-acquisitions deals will likely take place. read »
No, not usually. In fact, you might think it’s silly to contemplate it. Why make it easy for the IRS to mine your own data? But the IRS is increasingly asking and it’s unclear how the fisticuffs will end up. See Small Businesses Fight IRS Over Data. read »