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See How Much House You Can Get For $300,000
Each week we take a look at how much house you can expect to get at a specific price point. This week, we’re looking at homes priced around $300,000.Gig Harbor, WA11390 Honeysuckle Ln NW, Gig Harbor WA...
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The Syrian War Has Arrived At Assad's Coastal Retreat
Local people describe it as a distant growl, an ever-present rumble, just to the north. A reminder that war is now at their doorstep.It has been this way for two months in Latakia. The port city had...
View ArticlePennsylvania's Fracking Boom Is Completely Different From North Dakota's...
Stories dot the media describing shale development as booms that have transformed the economies of North Dakota and Pennsylvania. That broad portrait gets badly wrong the impacts of shale development...
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Why ECRI's Weekly Recession Indicator Has Little Credibility
The Weekly Leading Index (WLI) of the Economic Cycle Research Institute (ECRI) rose in the latest public data. It is now at 130.6 versus the previous week's 130.4. See the WLI chart in the Appendix...
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The Greek Government Is A Prisoner Of The Bureaucracy
I wrote some time ago that Greece had a choice between Disaster A: staying in the euro; and Disaster B: leaving the euro. I have recently come back from four days in Greece, meeting with lots of people...
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A New Federal Reserve Report Quantifies The Risks It's Taking In A Very Scary...
The Federal Reserve makes a ton of money on its $3T horde of government bonds. In 2012 the Fed earned a tidy $90B by borrowing short and lending long. That income number is the difference between...
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Here's All The New Obamacare Lingo Consumers Need To Know
President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law has spawned its own jargon. With the law finally about to take full effect, consumers might want to get familiar with some of the terms:Affordable Care...
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Casey Anthony's Massive Legal Fees Force Her To File For Bankruptcy
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Casey Anthony filed for bankruptcy in Florida on Friday, claiming about $1,100 in assets and $792,000 in liabilities.Court records show that Anthony, who was acquitted of killing her...
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7 Signs You Might Be Living Beyond Your Means
Whether you consider yourself to be financially responsible, or you always seem to come up short on cash, there are a few key indicators that may indicate you are living beyond your mean. And being...
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The Surprising Career Where Women Are More Satisfied Than Men
We don’t have to tell you how challenging it can be for women in the workplace.From negotiating equal pay to navigating stereotypes, study after study shows how women often struggle to feel fully...
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4 Reasons Why You Didn't Hear Back After The Interview
It happens often. The interview went well. The conversation flowed. You were poised and presented a very strong case. You even got along on a personal level with the interviewer. Weeks have passed...
View ArticleThis 5 Step Checklist Makes You A More Effective Worker
1) Have A Solid Daily RitualHere’s a solid one from Peter Bregman that will help you maximize use of your time .Via 18 Minutes: Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done:STEP 1...
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Here Are 10 Essentials For Every Great Super Bowl Party
If you’re having a crowd over for Super Bowl XLVII, go all out with themed decor that’ll make game day even more fun.We've come up with a list of all the essentials you'll need to keep the party going....
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Starting Today, Retailers Are Free To Charge Customers Fees For Using Credit...
This Sunday marks the first day that consumers could start paying an extra fee just for using their credit card to make purchases. But don't panic: It's unlikely to kick in right away, especially at...
View ArticleSometimes You Need To Stop Pleasing People And Just Get Your Work Done
You have a bigger audience than you had just a few years ago.You have more people reading your updates, and wanting to hear something new.Standing on this virtual stage, you want to be entertaining,...
View ArticleMore Proof That IQ Levels Are Rising
The mystery really begins with a series of yearly reports from 2009 through 2012 by New York Times writers Elissa Gootman, Sharon Otterman, and Anna M. Phillips:May 4, 2009: “More Children Take the...
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America's Most Annoying Airport Security Checkpoints
Anyone who flies has suffered the agony of long security lines, intrusive X-ray scans or pat downs, and confusing rules.But which airports incite the most frustration? As part of our first-ever airport...
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Downsizing Your Home Could Be A Terrible Idea For Your Finances
At some point, many older homeowners think about reducing their mortgage loans or living costs by downsizing their homes.Maybe they’re empty nesters with kids off to college or starting their own...
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This Taiwanese Billionaire Is Launching An Asian 'Nobel Prize'
One of Taiwan's richest men on Monday launched what has been widely touted as the Asian equivalent of the Nobel Prize, and it is even more lucrative than the famed Swedish award.Samuel Yin, head of the...
View Article5 Signs that MLM "Opportunity" Might Be a Scam
With scrutiny coming to bear on the mutli-level marketing (MLM) company Herbalife, there are many who are asking questions about whether or not these work from home “opportunities” are scams.There are...
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