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08-17-2004 Headlines for: Money & Finance |  |
The Brazen Careerist: Lessons from a French chicken farm
From: www.bankrate.com
"For one thing, you can learn from any experience."
Be patient, savers, relief is finally coming
From: www.bankrate.com
"Interest rates are on the way up, but they have a long way to go before long-suffering savers can get a decent return, says Greg McBride."
Time shares: Hot to swap?
From: www.bankrate.com
"What you need to know if your purpose for buying a time share is trading for desirable vacation spots."
Dr. Don: Low returns in Education IRA
From: www.bankrate.com
"You need to find out what your funds are invested in now."
Saving on back-to-school gear
From: www.bankrate.com
"Tips for filling Sally's new backpack with school supplies without breaking the bank."
Anti-money laundering reform - what is it? (17 Aug 2004)
From: NewsTrove.com
"Money laundering involves the injection of funds generated from illegal activities into the banking system and other legitimate investment vehicles so as to disguise the nature of their origin.
The Australian Government has committed to reform anti-money laundering legislation to ensure our laws meet tough new international standards, following an international directive from the Financial Action Taskforce on Money Laundering (FATF)."
Entrepreneur Trademarks "V1ag7a", Other Frequent Spam Terms
From: NewsTrove.com
"In a brilliant strategy to make money while fighting spam, Eric Schnurbusch has successfully trademarked over 10,000 frequently used words in unsolicited emails. From L3v1tra to Sat1sfact10n and everything in between, Schnurbusch hopes to capitalize on Spamglish, the gibberish language used by spammers to hock fraudulent products.
"Just about every spam message now violates my intellectual property rights," he said. "It's time for spammers to pony up."
Ordinarily, tracking down the real identities of spammers is next to impossible."
Do your homework before signing
From: NewsTrove.com
"Kannapolis city leaders have decided to spend nearly $100,000 on a public relations and marketing campaign that they hope will attract businesses to their city.
On one hand it's very proactive of City Council to seek help in pumping its local economy by attracting new business and industry. But on the other hand, $100,000 is a lot of money for a city the size of Kannapolis to spend without doing a lot of research and getting hard data to support the expenditure of this sum of money.
There is no question that times have been better in Kannapolis and there are many people who need jobs. Not just good paying jobs, but jobs period."
Most millage rates lowered
From: NewsTrove.com
"Published August
15, 2004
WALTON COUNTY -Even as the value of their properties increase, most Walton residents will see their county and city tax bills remain the same this year. However, school tax bills will be higher for residents within the Walton County School System.
The Walton County Board of Commissioners voted last month to lower the county millage rate from 10.084 to 10.064 for the unincorporated areas of the county and from 9.64 to 9.63 for residents who pay city taxes."
Edwards promises economic help for America's heartland
From: NewsTrove.com
"WILLARD, Mo. - Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards promised Monday to deliver high-speed Internet and more money for startup businesses to help rural residents achieve the American dream.
Edwards, wearing blue jeans and a white dress shirt, unveiled the Kerry-Edwards economic plan to improve rural communities during a private gathering of 35 people at a beef operation in Willard.
It was the second stop in southwest Missouri in as many days for the North Carolina senator. He planned to continue his campaign swing Monday in Atlanta."
Federal auditors on the trail of wasteful spending in Iraq
From: c.moreover.com
"Knight Ridder Washington Bureau Mar 27 2004 2:11AM GMT"
Federal auditors track Iraq spending
From: c.moreover.com
"Miami Herald Mar 27 2004 1:55AM GMT"
Need for change in accounting system for public sector: Samad
From: c.moreover.com
"Sarawak Tribune Mar 27 2004 1:01AM GMT"
Kerry says he would eliminate overseas tax breaks, cut corporate taxes
From: c.moreover.com
"Miami Herald Mar 27 2004 0:18AM GMT"
By launching his economic program with a plan to cut corporate taxes, Democratic presidential candidate John K
From: c.moreover.com
"MSNBC Mar 26 2004 9:26PM GMT"
Bank One hearings set
From: c.moreover.com
"Chicago Tribune Mar 27 2004 11:23AM GMT"
Bank One a bigger 'phish' target
From: c.moreover.com
"Chicago Tribune Mar 27 2004 11:23AM GMT"
Fed to Hold Public Meetings on JP Morgan-Bank One Merger
From: c.moreover.com
"American Banker Mar 27 2004 0:07AM GMT"
CORRECTED - Fed to hold meetings on JPMorgan Chase/Bank One
From: c.moreover.com
"Reuters Mar 26 2004 11:16PM GMT"
Fed to scrutinize Bank One/JP Morgan deal
From: c.moreover.com
"ChicagoBusiness.com Mar 26 2004 11:02PM GMT"
Office workers want career shift
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Office workers are yearning to swap their desks for a practical career using their hands, vocational awards body City & Guilds claims."
Lone mums enjoy tax credit boon
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Tax credits designed to help lone mothers return to work have a "dramatic impact" on employment levels, a study suggests."
Time limit for endowment gripes
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Life insurer Norwich Union says it will introduce a time limit on mis-selling complaints from its 1.1 million endowment customers."
Savings stamps to be re-launched
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"The Post Office is re-launching a new savings stamp scheme, which could help people on tight incomes budget their finances."
Rail operator cites fewer delays
From: news.bbc.co.uk
"Network Rail says that train delays have dropped by up to 28% over the month
of July."
Leading Staffing Corporation Launches Intelligent Staffing Solutions
From: www.prweb.com
"Infinity Quality Services Corporation, parent company of Quality Medical Professionals (QMP), one of the fastest growing medical staffing organizations in the U.S., announced today the launch of a new division, Intelligent Staffing Solutions (ISS). [PRWEB Aug 16, 2004]"
240 Million Dollar Law Suit
From: www.prweb.com
"240 million dollar lawsuit filed against Visa, MasterCard, and First Financial. PSW, Inc. files antitrust lawsuit against Mastercard and Visa. [PRWEB Aug 16, 2004]"
New Book, Zero Debt, Offers a Unique Action Plan to Get Out of Debt
From: www.prweb.com
"While most financial experts tell people drowning in debt to cut up their credit cards, money coach and author Lynnette Khalfani offers the exact opposite advice in her new book, Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom. [PRWEB Aug 16, 2004]"
$6 Million Purchase of Stake in Oasis Trading, $15 Billion Stand Alone Matched Book Trading Operation
From: www.prweb.com
"Provident Group Limited and CMET Finance LLC closed CMET Finance Holdings LLC s acquisition of the equity of Oasis Trading, LLC. The transaction exchanges investor equity interests in Oasis Trading for a direct participation in the equity of CMET. Provident Group Limited served as principal and advisor to equity investors in Oasis Trading. [PRWEB Aug 16, 2004]"
Credit Counseling or Bankruptcy? Soon, You May Have No Choice
From: www.prweb.com
"Bad-Credit-Advisor.com presents an outlook on credit counseling versus bankruptcy choice [PRWEB Aug 16, 2004]"
Tax Hike To Put Primary-Balance Deficit Back On Even Keel In FY10
From: www.nni.nikkei.co.jp
"Nni.nikkei.co.jp - Mon Aug 16, 02:02 pm GMT"
Global Link Data Solutions Ltd. Closes a Non Brokered Private Placement to Raise Funds for a Previou
From: biz.yahoo.com
"Biz.yahoo.com - Mon Aug 16, 01:59 pm GMT"
Quarter Tax Upsetting To Car Wash, Laundry Owners
From: www.thedenverchannel.com
"Thedenverchannel.com - Mon Aug 16, 01:40 pm GMT"
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School board proposing tax increase
From: www.woio.com
"Woio.com - Mon Aug 16, 01:21 pm GMT"
Personal Finance Daily -- Aug. 16
From: cbs.marketwatch.com
"It's a safe bet that most people who hold mutual funds pay very little attention to all the information that washes over them. It's not just that we are inundated with the stuff; it's that most of it is anything but transparent."
Use computer sense to avoid phishing scams
From: cbs.marketwatch.com
"NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Can you tell the difference between a legitimate e-mail from your financial institution and a fake one from scammers looking to steal your personal information? Many adults can't, according to a recent study."
Real Estate Weekly -- Aug. 13
From: cbs.marketwatch.com
"If you didn't believe in a housing bubble before this week, and most people didn't, the latest home-price numbers should give you pause. If you did believe in the housing-bubble theory, the numbers give you ammunition."
Personal Finance Daily -- Aug. 13
From: cbs.marketwatch.com
"It's no secret that most Americans don't save enough to guarantee themselves a comfortable retirement. But even those who save plenty may be hurting themselves by investing unwisely."
Give your child credit -- and education
From: cbs.marketwatch.com
"NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Before your child leaves for college, impart some wisdom and information about the basics of credit."
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Dental Rip-Off Over Unnecessary Treatment
From: www.allheadlinenews.com
"Uk.news.yahoo.com - Aug 17 2004 5:36:58 GMT"
European Health Insurance Card Unveiled
From: www.allheadlinenews.com
"News.scotsman.com - Aug 17 2004 5:36:58 GMT"
Nanotech funding on the up - reaches $8.6bn
From: www.allheadlinenews.com
"Uk.news.yahoo.com - Aug 17 2004 5:36:58 GMT"
Run your own pension fund
From: www.allheadlinenews.com
"Icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk - Aug 17 2004 5:36:58 GMT"
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