Archive for March 19, 2008

6 stocks immune to the credit crunch

The Bear Stearns meltdown shows how quickly a company with debt woes can unwind. Here's how to spot companies that are sitting safely on piles of cash.

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Learn when you’ll get a tax rebate check

The IRS will begin sending out the first of 130 million economic stimulus checks May 2. When you get yours depends on your Social Security number.

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It’s time for a credit card revolution

After paying at least $600 million a year in excessive card fees, consumers in the U.K. are getting money back. We Americans should demand the same.

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Is China’s Google worth a look?

Chinese Internet search giant Baidu.com was once a red-hot prospect, but the stock is down $200 from its high. We asked Strategy Lab Open players if it was worth taking a risk.

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How cheapskates do dinner

Serious bargain-hunters cut their dining-out costs to a minimum by taking advantage of restaurant coupons and promotions, rewards clubs and other strategies. Here are the experts' best tips.

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How cheapskates do dinner

Serious bargain-hunters cut their dining-out costs to a minimum by taking advantage of restaurant coupons and promotions, rewards clubs and other strategies. Here are the experts' best tips.

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Dow falls 293 as commodities slump

Gold falls under $1,000; crude oil drops 4.5%. Concerns about more write-downs at Merrill Lynch hit financial stocks. Visa shares jump 29% on the company's first day of trading. Morgan Stanley profits are better than expected.

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Dow falls 293 as commodities slump

Gold falls under $1,000; crude oil drops 4.5%. Concerns about more write-downs at Merrill Lynch hit financial stocks. Visa shares jump 29% on the company's first day of trading. Morgan Stanley profits are better than expected.

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Engage in Conflict Now

You won't need boxing gloves, but you'll want to jump into conversations about conflict as soon as you can.

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Engage in Conflict Now

You won't need boxing gloves, but you'll want to jump into conversations about conflict as soon as you can.

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Why Visa’s IPO should charge you up

The credit card behemoth's initial public offering hits the market today as the biggest ever in the US. Even if you don't carry a piece of the company in your wallet, you may want it in your portfolio.

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