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Tired of Carrying Around Your Wallet? Google May Have a Solution
Google announces Google Wallet, so that your phone can become your wallet - only smaller.
Read →The circumstances of Dominique Strauss-Kahn's arrest in New York on May 14 are so incredulous and would be so easy to put in place by an adversary that it is quite possible that he was set-up.
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Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged - Economy on Firmer Footing
The Federal Reserve today voted to keep rates pegged at 0 - .25%, offering little hope to savers but more good time for borrowers. The Fed's statement did contain some signs of hope though.
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The Impact of the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami on US Savings, CD, and Mortgage Rates
The Japanese earthquake and tsunami are terrible humanitarian disasters. In today's global world, events in one country can quickly impact everyone. Just as the tsunami waves impacted the West Coast of the United States, it is worth pondering what the disaster's ripple effect will be on the US economy and rates.
Read →Spain has just suffered an extraordinary 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Swiss in its first game of the World Cup.
Read →As much as a having the physical gold may make one comforted, it poses a ââ¬Ëdisposalââ¬â¢ problem.
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The Euro Can Go Much, Much Lower from Here
A lot of so-called experts are saying that the Euro cannot fall below the current $1.20 to $1.25 range. They are wrong.
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As Of 12:01 AM Today, Short Selling Is Banned In Germany
Stocks, bonds, everything--you can no longer short it in Germany. What does this move mean for you?
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Ireland's Tragic Mistake
Economists are saying that Ireland's just shot itself in the foot and added a new vowel to the growing lineup of SUKPIG nations.
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Fed Plans Interest Rate Hike For This Summer
The Fed's plotting rate hikes, but it's not that simple.
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Three Reasons The United Stock Deal Is Meaningless
When it's done they'll be the world's largest carrier--but is the marketplace all wrong for them regardless of size?
Read →Ben Bernanke himself is saying that interest rates will stay low for the immediate future--but why announce such a move?
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Federal Reserve Talks Interest Rate Hikes
It had to happen eventually, folks, but why now? An interest rate hike would help and hurt a lot of people.
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U.S. Leveling Currency Manipulator Charges on China?
Considering how much cash the US Government owns China, maybe it's a bad idea to be accusing them of manipulating currency exchange rates....
Read →According to a UK-based hedge fund manager, the Healthcare Bill recently passed by the US government shows that the country is in decline. How accurate is this opinion and how do investors protect themselves?
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