Archive for April 9, 2008
Although obtaining returns close to what the 'Oracle of Omaha' has seen since 1965 is unlikely, it's still wise to heed his advice.
Dakota oil: Persia on the Plains?
Energy finds in North Dakota and Pennsylvania, as well as Canada, could give investors cheap, low-risk -- albeit unconventional -- entries into oil and gas now, and handsome profits later.
Say goodbye to era of cheap Chinese imports
For the first time in years, rising energy and labor costs in the developing world are being passed on to American consumers.
Your magic number for retirement
A new calculator reduces all your retirement planning to a single figure. It's a handy and useful guide, but can you handle the answer?
7 recession-proof places to retire
Sunny local economies make these spots worth a serious look. They're likely to weather a national downturn well, and they have plenty else to offer new residents.
AOL, Murdoch join Yahoo battle
A deal in the works with America Online could save Yahoo from getting snapped up by Microsoft, The Wall Street Journal reports. The New York Times says Rupert Murdoch may join Microsoft's bid. Stocks end lower after crude oil jumps to new highs.
Locate Qualified Suppliers for Your E-Biz
Avoid an overstocked warehouse by using a drop ship supplier that meets both your and your customers' needs.
Drop Shipping Pros and Cons: The Cost of Convenience
Many online sellers tout drop shipping for its ease; others dismiss it, arguing it leaves no room for profit.
Gap between rich, poor Americans accelerates
A stagnating middle class is stuck between a lower class with shrinking incomes and an upper class with an expanding slice of the pie, a new study finds.
Summer gas prices up 21% from ‘07?
Prices are hitting records, and no relief is in sight ahead of the busy summer driving season. But drivers aren't expected to fill up as often.