Wednesday, Jul. 09, 2008 By GILBERT CRUZ The newspaper industry is in a bad spot. Actually, run a correction on that statement — newspapers are in a “time to panic” spot. The business model is collapsing, ad dollars are disappearing,… Continue Reading
By Seth Jayson July 8, 2008 If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re an amateur investor. Whoa there! No need to get angry. I’m paying you a compliment. Sure, to most people, “amateur” has negative connotations — it implies… Continue Reading
By Richard Siklos, editor at large July 11, 2008 LOS ANGELES (Fortune) — What’s cooking with Martha Stewart? No, It’s not the name of a new segment on her TV show, one of her recipe books, or a page in… Continue Reading
REPORT CARD Class Leaders Franchiser Failure Rate Failed loans Total loans Comfort Inn 0% 0 158 Primrose 0 0 110 Edible Arrangements 0 0 104 Massage Envy 0 0 61 Holiday Inn Express 1 1 157 Culver’s Frozen Custard 1… Continue Reading
July 3, 2008 If you don’t fully understand what they’re selling, you probably shouldn’t be buying. Question: My realtor and an investment adviser are trying to sell me on something called a 7702(a) Private Plan. As I understand it, it’s… Continue Reading
By Lara Moscrip, CNNMoney.com contributing writer July 7, 2008 NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Falling stock markets around the globe and the credit crunch are putting the pension funds of some of the largest U.S. companies into deeper financial holes, according… Continue Reading
By ALINA TUGEND Published: July 5, 2008 I see a sale sign, and my hand involuntarily reaches for my wallet. I’m not ready for a shopaholic 12-step program yet, but I do have a few great deals hanging in my… Continue Reading
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Credit scores and reports are important, and not just for home buyers. Landlords, employers, banks, car dealers and insurance companies all want to know what kind of borrower you are before they do business with you. But… Continue Reading
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNNMoney.com staff writer Last Updated: July 2, 2008 NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — In a car-buying transaction, even the nicest, most honest car salesman has interests that are very different from yours. He’s paid to sell you what… Continue Reading
Colorado’s community college system announced an agreement Tuesday with textbook publisher Pearson Education to provide reduced-price texts in a digital format for students taking courses online as a way to reduce student costs. The deal was reached between Colorado Community… Continue Reading
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