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Archive for February 2008

February 29th, 2008

Ben Bernanke Annouces Economic “Freefall”

As if we weren’t already worried about a recession. Yesterday Ben Bernanke made it clear to Congress that we are in an economic “freefall.” Joy. He even said that some of the smaller banks may fail (the large banks have bailout money and cash inflows from wealthy benefactors).
Don’t panic. Take a deep breath. […]

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February 28th, 2008

Personal Finance Advice: Book Excerpt

In conjunction with the release of the book We Need to Talk: Money & Kids After Divorce, we’re having a contest at Yielding Wealth this week. Don’t forget to email me your personal finance questions. So far, I’ve been getting some good ones.
There is some good personal finance advice in this book, even for those […]

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February 27th, 2008

B5 Media Business Channel Theme Day

Yesterday was theme day here are the B5 Media Business Channel. The theme was “WOW” factor in business. Have a look and find all sorts of good advice and ideas.
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February 26th, 2008

Why the “WOW” Factor May Not Be Best When Choosing an Investment

If you are an investor that goes in for the long-term, and may not be especially keen on the short-term trading, the WOW factor may not be what you are looking for.
In investing terms, stocks with the WOW factor may be seen as “growth stocks.” These are stocks that offer returns that might make you […]

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February 25th, 2008

Presidential Candidates Economic Plans: Ron Paul

This is my final installment of presidential candidates economic plans. Despite the fact that Ron Paul is very unlikely (even more unlikely than Mike Huckabee) to prompt a revolt among Republican delegates at the convention, Yielding Wealth readers have rightly pointed out that another option should at least be canvassed. And I agree. So here […]

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February 25th, 2008

Yielding Wealth Contest This Week: Win a Book About Personal Finances

This week I am running a contest here on Yielding Wealth. In conjunction with the release of We Need to Talk: Money & Kids After Divorce by Linda Leitz, CFP next month, there will be a special Q&A series with your questions answered by a personal finances professional. You can win a copy of the […]

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February 22nd, 2008

Presidential Candidates Economic Plans: Mike Huckabee

So I was called to task for calling John McCain the only remaining Republican contender. I still think he’s got the nomination, but many people are interested, so I thought I’d cave and offer the basics of the Mike Huckabee plan. Since he still in the race.
And because I’ve got emails about it, I’ll do […]

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February 21st, 2008

Presidential Candidates Economic Plans: John McCain

We’ve been looking at what different presidential candidates have to offer in terms of economic plans. As the lone remaining Republican contender, it is no surprise that John McCain offers ideas that are different from the two remain Democratic candidates. He does have some interesting ideas, especially this idea that government deficit spending should be […]

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February 20th, 2008

Presidential Canadidates Economic Plans: Barack Obama

Yesterday we tool a brief and basic look at the economic plans offered by Hillary Clinton. Today we look at those offered by her rival for the Democratic nomination, Barack Obama.
Basics of economic plans offered by Barack Obama

Economic stimulus in the green economy by providing more green sector jobs.
Infrastructure bank that would help pay for […]

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February 19th, 2008

Presidential Candidates Economic Plans: Hillary Clinton

For the next three days, we are going to look at what the presidential candidates have to offer in the way of economic plans. The idea, of course, is to give you an idea of what the three top contenders offer in terms of trying to save the economy. Today: Hillary Clinton.
Economic plans from Hillary […]

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