Gates Tries to Get F-35 Program Back on Course The Joint Strike Fighter was supposed to be the program that broke the mold, proof that the Pentagon could build something affordable, dependable and without much drama. But rather than being the Chevrolet of the skies, as it was once billed, the fighter plane, also called […]
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Consider a Roth IRA
When it comes to opening an individual retirement account, should you go with a traditional IRA or a Roth? Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs have their own unique benefits, but new rules in 2010 allow some investors who had been locked out of Roth IRAs the option to take advantage of Roth’s tax-free withdrawals. Whether […]
Avatar’ sells 6.7 million DVDs in 4 days
“Avatar” is maintaining its popularity in the move from box office to home video, with sales of 6.7 million DVDs and Blu-ray disks in the first four days. Twentieth Century Fox announced Sunday that James Cameron’s sci-fi epic has sold 2.7 million Blu-rays and 4 million DVDs since April 22. The combined sales brought in […]
Can You Settle Credit Card Debt for Pennies?
We have all seen and heard the ads that shout, “Secrets banks don’t want you to know,” “You have a right to settle your debts for pennies on the dollar” and “President Obama has a stimulus plan provision that allows you to eliminate credit card debt” … if only you will call the 800 number […]
The Turkey Principle
Ways to identify weak companies Eight years ago, Blockbuster (BBI) stock was around $30. Today: About 30 cents. So if you have 10 shares, you still have about enough to rent one last video — so long as your broker waives any trading fees. This is a disaster movie, right next to Titanic on the […]
Common Tax-Filing Mistakes to Avoid
Thanks to tax preparation software, more of us are making fewer mistakes on our annual tax returns. But still, just one slip in entering information on your computer could end up costing you, either in the form of a larger tax bill or a smaller refund. And even if a mistake, either on your computer […]
The Foreclosure Process
When a borrower falls behind on monthly mortgage payments, they run the risk of defaulting on their home loan. Once a buyer defaults on their mortgage, the financial institution holding the mortgage on the home may begin a process known as foreclosure. Foreclosure is the financial institution’s right to protect their interest should a borrower […]
Jennifer Aniston, hit by scam
Jennifer Aniston named as victim of salon fraud The owner of a Beverly Hills beauty salon was arrested on Wednesday on charges of stealing credit card information from Jennifer Aniston, Anne Hathaway and Liv Tyler and running up tens of thousands of fraudulent payments on their accounts. According to court documents in the case, a […]