In the last two years, I’ve been writing columns as the Mole for CNNMoney.com and Money Magazine, with the goal of helping the consumer make informed decisions, and of making financial planning a profession rather than a sales job.
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In an attempt to buffer the economy, the Fed has devised an array of tools. How do they work?
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With the federal funds rate at zero, Fed watchers are wondering what will come out of today’s meeting.
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As the economy cools, work-at-home scams are heating up. Here are the phony scams to avoid.
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Long-term capital gains tax rates range from zero to 28 percent, rewarding patient investors. But they won’t last forever.
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The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) entitles savings customers protection for THE FIRST £50,000 PER INSTITUTION – where institution is defined by a separate banking license held.

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The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) entitles savings customers protection for THE FIRST £50,000 PER INSTITUTION – where institution is defined by a separate banking license held.

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HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Striker Oil & Gas, Inc. (OTCBB: SOIS) announced today that its fiscal 2008 revenue increased by 24% to ,800,000 compared to the same period in 2007. The company missed its previous guidance of ,000,000 due to a disruption in its production from both Hurricanes Gustav a…
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CLEVELAND, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The Lubrizol Corporation
(NYSE: LZ) announces today that it has agreed to sell 0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.875% senior notes due 2019 pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement that previously was filed with the Securities and…
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On Jan. 26, 2009, Danaher (NYSE: DHR) reported that its Q4 FY08 net earnings declined 4.5%, amid weakness in its medical and industrial technology units and a stronger U.S. dollar. Net income stood at 5.69 million or {content}.92 per share from 0.23 million or {content}.97 per share a year ago. Excluding a …
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