Articles from July 2008



ALL BUSINESS: Glass-half-full take on the economy

Just for a minute let's set aside all the bad things plaguing the financial world. Even in these gloomy times, there's some good news worth checking out.

More foreclosure gloom – Jul. 25, 2008

A total of 739,714 foreclosure filings were recorded during that three-month period, up 14% from the first quarter, and 121% from the same period in 2007. That

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ALL BUSINESS: InfoGroup lets CEO keep title

A CEO packs his board with cronies, uses corporate dollars toward things like a yacht and allows his company to do business with others he owns. His punishment: Keeping his job.

Shipping Company – What You Must Know About Shipping Company

Where do you look for a reliable shipping company? There are thousands of them, all promising good service and low freight charges. But, specially if your

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The Money Channel at Business.com: Finance News and Expert Advice

Money-Saving Office Products Option article published on money.com website sounds as an economically viable alternative, to small businesses purchasing their o

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Web sites give voyeurs view of neighborhood safety

I have no reason to feel unsafe in my neighborhood, but I appear to be surrounded by dozens of people convicted of everything from theft and sex crimes to public drunkenness and speeding.

ALL BUSINESS: Don’t count on ailing-dollar bailout

Federal rescue plans are all the rage in Washington right now, for what seems to be everything but the dollar. The U.S. currency is not going to get a bailout, even though its steep decline is feeding inflation and straining the economy.

ALL BUSINESS:Taxpayers on hook for mortgage rescue

We knew it could happen, even though they said it wouldn't. The government is using our money again to haul private companies' hindquarters out of the fire--this time it's troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.