Archive for June 29, 2008

The end of the superbubble

That sound you hear is the popping of a financial bubble in housing, the economy and the market. And you can trace it all to Alan Greenspan's Federal Reserve.

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5 times to hedge your bets

When the future is uncertain, it can pay to split the difference on your investments. That way, if the price of being wrong is too high, you'll buy yourself a little peace of mind.

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The short circuit at Circuit City

Sure, the economy is taking a bite. But Circuit City is still doing much worse than its competition. I'll short it as well as Blockbuster, which is considering a takeover of this electronic dog.

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Lenders create a bankruptcy monster

The bankruptcy reform law isn't working as advertised -- and lenders, whose loose lending standards contributed to the problem, appear to be abusing the system.

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Who’s buying off your doctor?

Controversy over a Pfizer anti-smoking drug is fueling debate about whether patients should be told of corporate ties -- or whether disclosure would 'confuse' them.

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Nostalgia Sells

The oldies but goodies of baby boomers are all the rage.

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Top 7 Hiring Mistakes for Startups

Avoid these pitfalls and build a team of talented employees.

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Small Businesses Succeed with E-mail Marketing

These 3 entrepreneurs used e-newsletters for a cheaper, faster and more effective marketing campaign.

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Get Your Copy Write

Expert tips for writing great letters, ads, brochures and more without professional help

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Businesses for Sale