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Jean Chatzky: Beware, the Cost of Identity Theft Is Soaring
by Nikhil Hutheesing on Feb.24, 2011, under Towing
While the number of incidents of identity theft has dropped, the cost to get your identity back is rising. Personal finance expert Jean Chatzky explains who is after your identity (it could be someone you know) and gives great advice on steps you must take now to protect yourself.
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Jean Chatzky: Beware, the Cost of Identity Theft Is Soaring originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:00:00.
Uncle Sam Wants You. . .to Buy Treasury Bonds
by Charles Hugh Smith on Feb.20, 2011, under Towing
The Treasury has to find buyers for trillions of dollars in new bonds needed to fund the federal deficit. It hopes average citizens will pony up and invest in some $337 billion worth. But for a host of reasons, “safe” T-bonds might not be a winning investment for you.
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Uncle Sam Wants You. . .to Buy Treasury Bonds originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 20 Feb 2011 09:05:00.
The Looming Springtime Shutdown of the U.S. Government
by Joseph Lazzaro on Feb.20, 2011, under Towing
Here we go again: Congressional Republicans and White House Democrats are engaging in a game of rhetorical warfare over the budget. If the parties don’t agree on a plan by March 4, the federal government could close, rattling stock and bond markets.
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The Looming Springtime Shutdown of the U.S. Government originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 20 Feb 2011 09:00:00.
Filed Under: Economy
Hocus + Pocus = The 2012 Federal Budget Plan
by Charles Hugh Smith on Feb.17, 2011, under Towing
Like all budgets, the federal government’s spending plan is all about revenues and expenditures. Unfortunately, Uncle Sam is very good at grossly overestimating tax receipts and grossly underestimating spending. It’s enough to make you wonder if any of it is real.
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Hocus + Pocus = The 2012 Federal Budget Plan originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:00:00.
Employment Costs: This Often-Ignored Index Deserves a Closer Look
by Joseph Lazzaro on Feb.08, 2011, under Towing
Compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the ECI usually gets little attention from the general media. Here’s why it’s a statistic worth tracking: Its current tiny increases are helping keep inflation in check and allowing the Fed to stick to its stimulative policies.
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Employment Costs: This Often-Ignored Index Deserves a Closer Look originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:00:00.
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