Archive for December, 2007
The markets end the year with a whimper, despite a glimmer of not-awful news about existing-home sales. Crude oil has its biggest jump since 1999. Most averages finished with gains, but 2007 was a bitter year for many investors.
10 ways to simplify your life in 2008
With a little upfront effort, you can streamline how you bank, pay bills and track your money. Now is a good time to set up a financial system that will pay off all year long.
The IRS might have a gift for you
The tax agency has $110 million in unclaimed refunds awaiting 115,000 rightful owners. Does some of the cash belong to you?
Your ’safe’ money isn’t so safe
Did you abandon the roiling stock market for the security of a money market fund? Gulp -- the mortgage mess has probably put your investments there at risk, too.
The Plan-as-You-Go Business Plan
This year, consider a new approach that could change how you plan--and manage--your business.
Stitch In a New Business Idea
Learn how to take your textile invention from idea to reality.
Promoting Affiliate Products
To compete effectively in large markets for affiliate products, you need to focus, focus, focus.
E-mail Marketing Resolutions
Implement these 5 goals for a great new year of e-mail marketing.
Stitch In a New Business Idea
Learn how to take your textile invention from idea to reality.
After home-sales drop, what to watch in 2008
A strong open disappears when a government report shows new-home sales at levels last seen in 1995. Warren Buffett snaps up a unit of ING; big banks are said to be ready to sell off units. Companies are boosting dividends.
Desperate stores slash prices
Retailers are banking on deep discounts to take some of the sting out of the bleakest holiday sales season in five years. But analysts say it's wishful thinking to assume all can be recovered postseason.
$25 credit card refund isn’t a scam
Yes, you may be eligible for an award related to a lawsuit over credit cards. Here are ways to file a claim and protect yourself from crooks.
Motorola’s pain is Samsung’s gain
An emphasis on the fast-growing global market for cell phones costing around $40 has catapulted the South Korean company into the No. 2 spot in handset sales.