Mergers and acquisitions are becoming ever more popular, with activity up 24% in the first two months of this year — after already growing 23% in 2010. Here’s how your portfolio can benefit from this trend.
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Suggesting to parents that they should not send their kids to college is controversial, to say the least. But financial writer and investor James Altucher offers several alternatives, from seeing the world to starting up a business to mastering stand-up comedy. And he begins to wonder, himself, “What if…?”
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Skipping School: Eight Alternatives to College originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 19 Mar 2011 08:30:00.
Being frugal is smart, and these days, it’s fashionable too. But going too far in your attempts to save can have financial consequences that may leave you significantly worse off. Here are nine ways you shouldn’t cut corners.
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The hotel industry has emerged from its recessionary doldrums and it’s getting harder to score a cheap room. But even with occupancy rates rising, if you’re willing to book your stay blind on priceline.com or Hotwire, good deal…
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced Friday it has reached a $10 million settlement with IBM, over allegations the company violated accounting and internal control provisions relating to the alleged bribery of Chin…