Archive for August, 2012:

Tips for college students on credit card use

Date: Aug 23 2012
College students should be just as focused on their credit scores as on their GPAs. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/GY0cuv9wjPk/1 Read More »

Top cities for technology start-ups

Date: Aug 23 2012
The list, ranked by the National Venture Capital Association, is based on dollars invested in young tech companies in 2011. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/3aOR5cGJur0/1 Read More »

Which Country Goes Bankrupt Next? (Hint: It’s Not Who You Think)

Date: Aug 23 2012
Filed under: Rumors When Greece defaulted on its government bonds in March, it was the first country of any size to take such a step since the great Argentine default of 2002. It won't be the last. Now, quibblers contend that Greece ...Read More »

Want to Own a Picasso? Here’s Your Chance

Date: Aug 23 2012
Filed under: Investing Let's face it: The investment options available to ordinary investors right now aren't exactly exciting. But, as investors have lost confidence in traditional instruments like stocks and bonds, the rich have flocked to the world of rare collectibles. Of ...Read More »

Johnny Monsarrat Will Reveal "Secret of My $160 Million Success" at Mass Innovation Nights

Date: Aug 23 2012
1888PressRelease - Johnny Monsarrat to share secrets of success that led to his company being acquired for $160 million. Johnny Monsarrat will speak for the first time to the business secrets that led to his company being acquired for $160 million, ...Read More »

Study: Middle-class poorer, earned less in 2000s

Date: Aug 22 2012
Pew Research Center study shows 85% of those surveyed say it's harder than before to maintain middle-class lifestyle. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/wl_hRPQkYns/1 Read More »

Wall Street awaits Fed meeting minutes

Date: Aug 22 2012
Investors are keen to determine whether the central bank is leaning toward a fresh round of monetary stimulus to boost economic growth. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/4pyLn5uoDfk/1 Read More »

Feds Cut Social Security to Retirees Who Owe Student Debt

Date: Aug 22 2012
Filed under: Retirement, College Finance, Debt By Mandi Woodruff While most attention in the ongoing student debt crisis narrative has focused on new graduates, it turns out the federal government has been quietly targeting a different group of debtors: retirees. The Treasury Department ...Read More »

Democrats Are From Starbucks, Republicans Are From Visa

Date: Aug 22 2012
Filed under: Sony, Apple, Starbucks, Visa, Lifestyle, Did You Know Can you tell a person's political affiliation from where they do their shopping? According to "global neuro-insight firm" Buyology, you can. And Buyology's come up with some peculiar political observations from ...Read More »

Expected: The New iPhone Will Launch On Friday, Sept. 21

Date: Aug 22 2012
Filed under: Company News, Apple, Verizon By Jordan Crook A trusted Verizon (VZ) employee has just confirmed to TechCrunch that the carrier is having an all-staff vacation blackout from the dates of Friday, September 21 to September 30. You know what that ...Read More »