Allan Halprin
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5% dividends you can believe in, is your pension safe? & 9 optimistic people - Today in Money 2/25
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5% Dividends You Can Believe In
Don't let other companies' dividend cuts turn you away from these high-yielders. The list includes Consolidated Edison, Eli Lilly, Genuine Parts, HJ Heinz, Pitney Bowes and Verizon.
http://www.smartmoney.com/Investing/Stocks/5-Percent-Dividend-Yields-You-Can-Believe-In/
10 stores American's can't give up, kings of customer service & best affordable suburbus - Today in Money 2/20
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Kings of Customer Service: Keeping Customer Loyalty in a Recession
Business Week's annual list of customer service stars shows companies using creative strategies to retain customer loyalty in the recession. Topping the list this year is Amazon.com who are giving customers more choice. Other customer service champs include Lexus, Publix Supermarkets, Zappos.com, HP, Ace Hardware, USAA Insurance, Trader Joe's, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Marriott and Charles Schwalb.
http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/02/0219_customer_service/index.htm?technology+slideshows
Kings of Customer Service: Keeping Customer Loyalty in a Recession
Business Week's annual list of customer service stars shows companies using creative strategies to retain customer loyalty in the recession. Topping the list this year is Amazon.com who are giving customers more choice. Other customer service champs include Lexus, Publix Supermarkets, Zappos.com, HP, Ace Hardware, USAA Insurance, Trader Joe's, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Marriott and Charles Schwalb.
http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/02/0219_customer_service/index.htm?technology+slideshows
5 stocks benefiting from others' losses, 11 surprising market indicators
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5 Stocks That Benefit From Others' Losses
These companies could gain from the financial misery of its peers. They include Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, Staples, Intel and Tiffany & Co.
http://www.smartmoney.com/Investing/Stocks/5-Stocks-That-Benefit-From-Others-Losses/
Continue reading 5 stocks benefiting from others' losses, 11 surprising market indicators
3 bargain bin tech stocks, stimulus package: What's in it for you & 6 retailers that are thriving - Today in Money 2/18
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· SEC Charges Texas Billionaire Robert Allen Stanford as Thousands Victims of $8 Billion in CD Fraud
Stimulus Package: What's in It For You
Find out how much you'll benefit from the government's big plan.
http://www.smartmoney.com/Spending/Deals/What-Does-the-Stimulus-Mean-for-You/
How much will you get from stimulus package?, why you can't get a loan & living it up in retirement - Today in Money 2/17
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How Much Will You Get From Stimulus Package?
Find out how much you'll benefit from the government's big plan. Most workers will end up with an extra $8 a week. But the $787 billion economic stimulus package, which President Obama is expected to sign Tuesday, contains numerous provisions that could save you much more than that, depending on your circumstances. Here's a closer look at who stands to gain from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/columnist/block/2009-02-16-stimulus-home-car-buyers_N.htm
and http://www.smartmoney.com/Spending/Deals/What-Does-the-Stimulus-Mean-for-You/
How Much Will You Get From Stimulus Package?
Find out how much you'll benefit from the government's big plan. Most workers will end up with an extra $8 a week. But the $787 billion economic stimulus package, which President Obama is expected to sign Tuesday, contains numerous provisions that could save you much more than that, depending on your circumstances. Here's a closer look at who stands to gain from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/columnist/block/2009-02-16-stimulus-home-car-buyers_N.htm
and http://www.smartmoney.com/Spending/Deals/What-Does-the-Stimulus-Mean-for-You/
6 stocks to lead a value comeback, America's most ticketed cars & are you money ethical? - Today in Money 2/12
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When cheap shares stop trailing, these names will do well. The include Kodak, Allstate, Meredith, JC Penney, MeadWestvaco and Whirlpool.
http://www.smartmoney.com/Investing/Stocks/6-Stocks-To-Lead-a-Value-Comeback/
5 dividend stocks for this market, best buys in bonds & America's most miserable cities - Today in Money 2/10
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5 Dividend Stocks for This Market
These picks have generous yields - and a history of dividend hikes. They include BP, Altria, Vodafone, PPG Industries and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
http://www.smartmoney.com/Investing/Stocks/5-Dividend-Stocks-for-This-Market/
Job problem you don't know about, 7 tax terrors and are you covered? - Today in Money 2/6
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· Thanks to the Recession Women Poised to Surpass Men in Job Force for First Time in American History
Jobs Problem You Don't Know About
The sharp jump in layoffs gets all the attention, but it's the lack of hiring and job openings that pose greater risks for the labor market and economy.
http://money.cnn.com/2009/02/05/news/economy/jobs_outlook/index.htm?postversion=2009020607
6 Companies Buffett & Gates are Betting On, most expensive colleges & new mortgage rules - Today in Money 2/5
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10 biggest gaffes of financial crisis, most improved commutes & put your pet on an austerity plan - Today in Money 2/4
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10 Biggest Gaffes of the Financial Crisis
Wall Street and the rest of the financial industry have long had a reputation for attracting some of the best and brightest minds around. Then came the financial crisis. The continuing crisis is turning out incidents of seemingly utter tone-deafness and greed at a remarkable pace. Here are the 10 worst so far.
http://www.smartmoney.com/Investing/Stocks/10-Biggest-Gaffes-of-the-Financial-Crisis/
10 Biggest Gaffes of the Financial Crisis
Wall Street and the rest of the financial industry have long had a reputation for attracting some of the best and brightest minds around. Then came the financial crisis. The continuing crisis is turning out incidents of seemingly utter tone-deafness and greed at a remarkable pace. Here are the 10 worst so far.
http://www.smartmoney.com/Investing/Stocks/10-Biggest-Gaffes-of-the-Financial-Crisis/
5 (cheap) stocks to buy now for long run, 6 ways to get cash in a hurry & 7 credit card myths - Today in Money 2/3
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5 (Cheap) Stocks to Buy Now for the Long Run
Retail, technology, and materials companies with growth potential. They include IBM, Kohl's CVS Caremark, Freeport MacMoRan and Oracle.
http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/investing/2009/01/30/5-cheap-stocks-to-buy-now-for-the-long-run.html
February trading strategies, conspicuous overconsumption & saving thousands on insurance - Today in Money 2/2
Here come the tax cuts, layoff list of 2009, boost your tax refund - Today in Money 1/27
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Here Come the Tax Cuts
The new Congress will hit the ground running on tax cuts. House taxwriters have already approved a big package to help jump-start the economy and get extra money into taxpayers' wallets, and the Senate will follow soon, with the goal of getting a bill to President Obama's desk by mid-February. Here are the tax breaks individuals can expect if the bill passes.
http://money.cnn.com/2009/01/26/news/economy/stimulus_101/index.htm?postversion=2009012617
Here Come the Tax Cuts
The new Congress will hit the ground running on tax cuts. House taxwriters have already approved a big package to help jump-start the economy and get extra money into taxpayers' wallets, and the Senate will follow soon, with the goal of getting a bill to President Obama's desk by mid-February. Here are the tax breaks individuals can expect if the bill passes.
http://money.cnn.com/2009/01/26/news/economy/stimulus_101/index.htm?postversion=2009012617
Dirty secrets of close-out sales, how to get $78 from Bank of America & how to trash your credit score - Todya in Money 1/26
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Dirty Secrets of 'Going Out-of-Business' Sales
They're seen as either big-time bargains or big-time scams. What really goes on at a "going-out-of-business" sale is something in between, according to experts. Do 'closeout' sales mean the lowest prices? Not always. And where did all that extra merchandise come from?
http://money.cnn.com/2009/01/23/news/companies/dirtysecrets_sales/index.htm?postversion=2009012317
How to Get $78 From Bank of America
If you were hit with an overdraft fee from Bank of America (or one of the banks it acquired) between 2000 and 2007, you may be in for a little cash. Here's how.
http://www.smartmoney.com/Spending/Deals/BofA-Customers-Notch-Small-Windfall-in-Settlement/
Dirty Secrets of 'Going Out-of-Business' Sales
They're seen as either big-time bargains or big-time scams. What really goes on at a "going-out-of-business" sale is something in between, according to experts. Do 'closeout' sales mean the lowest prices? Not always. And where did all that extra merchandise come from?
http://money.cnn.com/2009/01/23/news/companies/dirtysecrets_sales/index.htm?postversion=2009012317
How to Get $78 From Bank of America
If you were hit with an overdraft fee from Bank of America (or one of the banks it acquired) between 2000 and 2007, you may be in for a little cash. Here's how.
http://www.smartmoney.com/Spending/Deals/BofA-Customers-Notch-Small-Windfall-in-Settlement/
Beware these safe haven stocks, supersize your social security & bye bye bank branches
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Get Your Office to Look Like John Thain's Lavish Office for Much Less
When John Thain became Merrill Lynch's CEO in early 2008, he hired Michael S. Smith Design to revamp his office suite, spending approximately $1.22 million according to documents. By comparison, Smith is also Michelle Obama's interior designer for the White House, which is paying him only $100,000. The following is what Thain paid for each item some much cheaper alternatives.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/28796511
Also: List of What Thain Bought -- http://www.cnbc.com/id/28793892
Beware These Safe Haven Stocks
Think you've found a safe haven to wait out the financial storm? Some ports might not be so safe, after all. They include Exxon Mobil, Wal-Mart, Clorox, PepsiCo, Colgate and P&G.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/28800794
Comfort Zone Investing: Buffett buys Burlington
Six top trades for the rest of 2009
Senator Sanders proposes legislation to break up large banks
