Friday, December 31, 2010

Top 10 Tips For Buying Your First Home In 2011

Buying your first home can be an exhilarating experience, provided you do some research, stay within a comfortable budget and work with reputable professionals who will guide you through the process.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

5 Big Chinese Companies And Their U.S. Counterparts

Here's a look at five Chinese companies, what they do and how they compare to the American companies they are modeled after.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Thursday, December 30, 2010

8 Signs You're About To Get Fired

You've seen the layoffs happen around you, and wonder: could I be next? Here are eight signs you're about to get fired, and what to do in order to save your career.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Can The Market Continue To Grow In 2011?

The market has nearly doubled from 2009 lows. We'll look at whether or not it has overshot the actual level of economic recovery since then.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Water Cooler Finance: Canadian Takeover And U.S. Tax Breaks

As Wall Street set to close for the holidays, a few companies held off on their Christmas shopping to give the financial world something to talk about.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

5 Sunny Real Estate Markets To Watch In 2011

These five cities were the worst-hit markets due to speculative fever, but given their favorable locations in sunny regions, they stand to benefit from snow birds and a general migration toward warmer parts of the U.S. This trend stalled during the housing collapse, but it should still be a longer-term secular trend.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Monday, December 27, 2010

Top Lies You Can Tell When You're Looking For A New Job

New year, new job hunt? If you're job hunting from your old job, you'll have to proceed with caution.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Friday, December 24, 2010

10 Reasons Real Estate Could Rebound In 2011

Find out why the New Year could mean a healthier real estate market.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Santa's Salary: The Highest Paid Holiday Help

If you're looking for work around the holidays, there are definite perks to working in the red suit. Learn about Santa's high personal appearance fees.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

6 Financial Questions To Ask Your Partner

Discussing finances with you partner can save you loads of stress down the road.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

6 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Gift Cards

Gift cards are big business, amounting to an estimated $91 billion in annual retail spending. Get the most bang for your gift card buck.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Top Financial Scandals Of 2010

These financial scandals dominated headlines, and changed the way we look at the market, in 2010.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Monday, December 20, 2010

Why Financial New Year's Resolutions Fail

We look at the reasons it's hard to stick with your financial resolutions and ways to make them work.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Friday, December 17, 2010

How Riots Influence An Economy

Economic austerity measures have produced some riots in the hardest-hit countries, but do these protestors? bold tactics actually get them anywhere?

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

The Lottery: Is It Ever Worth Playing?

You have better odds of getting bit by a poisonous snake, but if the lottery is treated as entertainment, it may be better than going to the movies.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Quiz: How Do You Pay?

We look at how the average person pays for every day expenses, gifts and bills. Are you an average consumer?

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Holiday Beers That Won't Break Your Budget

Savvy beer fans can find some intense flavor experiences without shelling out a lot of cash.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

9 For-Sale-By-Owner Mistakes

Avoiding these errors will help ensure that your home sells quickly while allowing you to keep that commission fee for yourself.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Monday, December 13, 2010

5 Delusions About Working From Home

Many think working from home is going to be great, but here are some common misconceptions about telecommuting and running a home-based business.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Friday, December 10, 2010

Pay Taxes Like A Billionaire

Find out how a rich person looks at and perepares taxes, and how you can adopt these habits.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Thursday, December 9, 2010

The World's Most Powerful Bankers

These CEOs usually keep a low profile, but they are partially in control of unbelievable assets and hundreds of thousands of staff.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

5 Failed Currencies And Why They Crashed

In light of speculation that the euro is in trouble, we look at currencies that were once widely used but are now defunct.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Top 5 Ways Restaurants Make You Spend More

The next time you eat out, watch for these common restaurant tricks that undermine your dining budget.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

The Post-Meltdown Economy: Will Historical Averages Return?

Due to the distortion of the real estate bubble, the old averages for unemployment, home values and inflation may never again apply.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Monday, December 6, 2010

6 Psychological Traps That Make You Spend

If you're finding it hard to stick to your holiday budget, you're not alone. Find out what retailers do to weaken shoppers' resolve.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

5 Must Read Finance Books

We'll look at 5 financial books that are perennial favorites and what has made them so popular.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Friday, December 3, 2010

11 Most Common Tax Mistakes

These mistakes could lead you to pay more taxes or even get into trouble with Uncle Sam.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Festive Portfolio Picks Worth Celebrating

We look at festive products and the firms that are likely to benefit as shopping sentiment turns more cheerful this holiday season.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Memorable Money Quotes Of 2010

Possibly the best way to judge this past year, financially, is by listening to those who are in the know. Here are some of the more memorable quotes from the past 12 months.

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Defaulted Borrowers File Lawsuit Against Wells Fargo

Defaulted Borrowers File Lawsuit Against Wells Fargo

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Wall Street History: Christmas Cheer Or Irrational Exuberance?

This week in finance, Disney was born and prohibition was lifted. It doesn't get much jollier than that!

Source: Investopedia Financial Edge

Food and Beverage Close - Up - The Wine Sisterhood Unveils iPhone App

December 1, 2010 --

The Wine Sisterhood, creator of a digital community devoted to promoting wine conversations among women, announced their first iPhone...

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