Archive for October 15th, 2009

Stock futures steady ahead of more bank earnings

U.S. stock futures are little changed as investors look for more evidence that the economy is on the path to recovery.

Stimulus Report Card: See How The Recovery Act Performed

The public will get a chance to see in detail how their stimulus money is being spent when data is released about the $787 billion stimulus package on the website Recovery.gov Thursday. The data will be from companies that received contracts from federal agencies. Later in the month, the website will release data from those receiving grants and loans

Treasury To Big Banks: Repay Bailout Now

Concluding that some of the nation’s biggest banks are in good enough shape to raise capital from private investors, senior Treasury officials would like more of them to repay billions of dollars in taxpayer money that bailed them out over the last year.

Medicare Premiums To Rise 25% Next Year

Premiums that seniors pay for Medicare Advantage plans will increase an average of 25% next year, largely because insurers, in response to new federal requirements, are canceling many plans that carry no premiums, a top Medicare official said Wednesday.

Manisha Thakor : What Happy Working Mothers Know

Newly released Census data has once again brought the question of women, work, happiness and the issue of “opting-out” into the limelight. Given my focus on personal finance for women, I wanted to dig into this a little deeper. So I spoke with Cathy Greenberg, who along with Barrett Avigdo, is the author of a new bestseller…

Dylan Ratigan: Turn Goldman Anger Into Government Action

In a world where real competition, modern technology and lack of special government standing means most American businesses have no choice but to adapt and innovate — Wall Street’s wimp’s only apparent skill is rigging the game . In fact, on Wall Street there have always been only two basic ways to make money.

Breast Cancer Awareness VIDEO: Watch Out For Misleading Pink Labels

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, and breast cancer is not the only thing you should be aware of. The next time you see pink packaging beckoning you from the shopping aisle, don’t fall for it right away – sometimes, pink is just pink. According to a report by Wish TV , some products (especially cleaning supplies) just slap some pink on their packaging and a “Breast Cancer Awareness” emblem, but don’t take it a step further by donating any proceeds.

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