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Archive for January 2, 2008
Getting a loan after bankruptcy
Dear FSB: Unfortunately, I have a bankruptcy due to a divorce. Is it possible to obtain a business loan if I have re-established my credit score?
Stocks slide on manufacturing slump
Stocks slumped Wednesday morning, the first trading day of 2008, as investors mulled a report showing contraction in the manufacturing sector for the first time in nearly a year.
Retire Rich: Learn from someone who did
When Henry "Bud" Hebeler was winding down his career at Boeing nearly 20 years ago, he was appalled at the advice he got from retirement planning software.
Wall Street in wait mode
Stocks were little changed at the start of trading Wednesday, the first trading day of 2008, as investors took a wait-and-see approach to the first economic reports and indicators of the new year.
When VCs hate your company
Dear FSB: Hi, I created and just launched TripnTale.com, a social networking website for traveling. I'm one month away from the public launch and so far I'm only inviting friends and relatives. I've talked to several VCs and they don't think my site will take off, although the feedback from all users is very positive. Should I listen to the VCs or the people who are already using my site?
How to master money management
Dear FSB: My brother and I started a company manufacturing stickers for action-sports athletes and companies. Now we're having problems managing our money. As young entrepreneurs, we do not have a payroll or take a salary for ourselves, and we have a hard time keeping track of our money on a daily basis. Any advice?
Wounded stocks with hefty dividends
This investment screen can help uncover quality companies that are likely to pay high yields while you wait for a market turnaround.
The coming ‘yard-sale economy’
In harder times, people sell off the things they don't need so they can afford the things they do. That's going to make 2008 a good year for bargains.