After President Obama made his passionate and forceful speech about the need for more regulation of Wall Street and the giant banking firms, reaction was mixed. Many people do not believe that Wall Street has the will to behave better. When you break down the substance of Mr. Obama’s speech, there are major flaws in his...
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Sometimes we all come up with ideas that we believe are grand and can possibly be the next big hit. The difference between having dreams and living them can be the decision to move forward or completely ignore that inspirational light bulb when it goes off. The question is, how do we know if it’s worth moving forward with...
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Any one that has ever worked in a low-wage industry probably knows someone that has been cheated by an employer. You or someone you know may not have received overtime pay. Maybe you were forced to work extra hours against your will. You might have even had tips stolen from you by managers and supervisors. Now, the anecdotal...
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The job market has been in a steady decline for many months and economists predict that most of those jobs are gone permanently. However, economists and business forecasters recognize that other markets are expanding exponentially and will provide growth opportunities for people just entering the job market and those looking to...
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In a surprising move, the G20 finance ministers have suggested that its member nations continue with their stimulus programs and beginning formulating plans designed to cap bankers’ bonuses. Although many economists believe that the global recession is winding down, the G20 finance ministers insist that expansionary policies...
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Americans have really been hurt by the recession. Many people have watched their debt skyrocket as their mortgages rose, 401ks dwindled, and savings evaporated. After an age of plenty, many families have come to realize that responsible financial planning is the only way to avoid being caught in the dregs of another...
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