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GM Posts First Profitable Year Since 2004

The iconic car company beats expectations and cuts a profit-sharing check to its employees. Are electric vehicles behind GM's revving financial engine? READ»

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10 Most Common Myths About Barter

For those that don't know the term 'barter', it is the oldest and simplest form of commerce known to Man. Bartering is the exchange of goods and/or services between parties without the need for cash. Example: "I'll trade you flooring ...READ»

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Use a BARTER-BAND-AID, It's Cheaper Than A $700bn Bail-Out.

As with most simple things, it is often a matter of not being able to see the wood for the trees. So it would appear is the case of the "$700bn bail-out".For a number of days now, we have our country's so-called best political and ...READ»

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MBE-Barter: Serious CPR For An Economic Meltdown

As the American economy teeters on the brink of the biggest financial meltdown in history, and the proposed $700bn bail-out plan looks set to go down as well as David Blaine's stunt, there is still a small glimmer of hope.  Our ...READ»