Fla. lawyer charged with $1B investment fraud FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A once high-flying attorney who courted politicians and celebrities was arrested Tuesday on federal racketeering and fraud charges alleging he operated a $1 billion investment scheme involving phony legal settlements. Lawyer Scott Rothstein was led into the Miami FBI office in handcuffs following his […]
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Bracing for Another Market Crash
Bracing for another market crash The markets have made quite a comeback this year. But is it too much too soon? NEW YORK (Money) — Question: I’m very worried that we may see another stock market correction. Since the market low of early March, my 401(k)’s value has risen 77%, which seems like an awfully […]
Is Facebook Falling Apart?
Is Facebook dying? That’s the topic of an astonishing New York Times article, entitled “Facebook Exodus.” Author Virginia Heffernan starts by pointing out: The exodus is not evident from the site’s overall numbers. According to comScore, Facebook attracted 87.7 million unique visitors in the United States in July. But while people are still joining Facebook […]
10 unwritten rules for working women
When it comes to gender stereotyping, it’s better to know what you’re up against. Come to think of it, when was the last time you heard or read the word “sexism?” That’s what ForbesWoman Community member Ann Daly, Ph.D., an executive coach and professional development specialist for women based in Austin , Texas , wants […]
Michael Jackson buried wearing iconic white glove
Michael Jackson buried wearing iconic white glove, gold belt and sunglasses, says sis La Toya As if the King of Pop would have it any other way. Michael Jackson was buried with one white glove, sunglasses and dressed with pearl beads and a large gold belt, his sister, La Toya, said in an interview late […]