Is market ‘fix’ tomorrow’s crisis?
A year into the debt debacle, radical change looms as the US government ponders drastic measures to revive the financial system. Will they work? Who knows?
Archive for July 30, 2008
3 money strategies that can backfire
Some so-called can't-miss ideas are better left alone. These financial tricks may look ingenious but can cost you a lot extra in the long run.
Take a summer vacation from taxes
Initially intended as back-to-school incentives, the temporary suspensions of state sales taxes are expanding to more places and products and being extended.
Dow up 186 as energy stocks surge
Energy stocks power the market higher as crude nears $127 on a surprising decline in gas supplies. Starbucks and Visa earnings cheer Wall Street. Disney's outlook is a concern. Indications are that Friday's jobs report will be bullish.
HR software saves time and cash
At Nittany Embroidery & Screenprinting in State College, Pa., the employee-appraisal process was in tatters. To determine raises and bonuses for her 35 workers, CEO Erin O'Leary-Rallis relied on scribbled Post-it notes, hazy memories, and self-promoting testimonials from the employees.
An iPhone screen for new Apple laptops?
The company's computers are due for an overhaul, and an Apple official has promised a 'future product transition.' Giving the MacBook a new touch screen is the likely next step, analysts say.
7 highly rated stocks on sale
Despite being beaten down in recent weeks, these stocks remain well-regarded by the MSN CAPS investing community. Are they ready to rebound?
Starting a business from behind bars
Ask FSB's experts advise an inmate looking to launch a business upon his release.