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Why is it a bad idea to send jobs abroad, we need to bring our job back to USA- Robin Trehan

Why is it a bad idea to send jobs abroad, we need to bring our job back to USA- Robin TrehanREAD»

Why private equity firms should enter banking sector- Robin Trehan

However, in light of the current economic situation, it is clear that this type of regulatory interference no longer makes sense. READ»

Why small firms are better, when it comes to investment banking-Robin Trehan

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Mint's Founder Gets Control of Intuit's Personal Finance Division

Yesterday, we reported that popular personal finance site Mint.com would be sold to Intuit for $170 million, just a few weeks after Founder and CEO Aaron Patzer closed a fresh $14 million round of "preemptive" funding. "We could have ...READ»

Get Bullish With Google's New Investing Weapon

Google has created a service that tracks Americans' search queries as compared to market growth--and it works. The project, called Google Domestic Trends, is an outgrowth of the company's lead economist's research into whether Google ...READ»

Happy Birthday Warren Buffett!

The Oracle of Omaha turns 79 today, but he’s not slowing down. Though an economy like this one hurts everyone, Buffett’s done quite well following his own oft-repeated advice: “Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when ...READ»

Three Possible Economic Models (Part II)

Life in three different economic futures: Resilience Economics, Just-in-Time Socialism, and Robonomics. Where do you want to live?READ»

Middle East Gets a Virgin Galactic Space Port, Satellite Launch Powers

Abu Dhabi-based investor Aabar has announced it's buying a third of Virgin Galactic--Richard Branson's nascent space company. And as part of the $280 million deal, the middle east will get a spaceport and satellite-launch ...READ»

My Credit Woes

Why I am about to lose everything.READ»

The SEC: What's Wrong And How To Fix It

Noted legal expert, Marc Morgenstern speaks his mind in this Selker Leadership interview on what is wrong with the SEC and potentially how it can be fixed, coming to the conclusion that the natural human tendency towards greater regulation is exactly the wrong approach to deliver safety, transparency and liquidity. This is part 1 of a 2 part seriesREAD»

Finance Specials at Brickell Honda in Miami

With the Summer months and “Christmas in July” around the corner, are you considering the purchase of a new automobile? Look no further! Brickell Honda, a leading Honda dealer in Miami, FL, and their companion website ...READ»

Romancing the Dilapidated: What Will Post-Recession Décor Look Like?

Will the financial crisis translate into a discernible new style?READ»

Don’t Waste A Recession!, Top Silicon Valley CFO Speaks Out About the Economy, Madoff and Wall Street Executive Comp Limit

What does a top Silicon Valley CFO have to say about our economic crisis, Bernie Madoff and Wall Street executive compensation caps? Find out in this smart leadership interview with Ken Goldman, a long-term tech CFO with a well-deserved reputation for running one of the tightest financial ships in Silicon Valley. READ»

Financial 2.0 Services Growing, Cocky: "Banks Are Evil" Proclaims Mint CEO

    People around the world are radically changing their attitudes towards saving and spending, and alternative financial services sites are reaping the benefits. That was the message from the young ...READ»

Lending Club and Virgin Money Team Up to Salve the Recession With Social Network Lending

Credit card companies are canceling your account. Student loans, home mortgages, and auto loans are all getting harder to obtain, and the big bank where I have an account is insolvent; how about yours?   Starting today, ...READ»

Celebrity Calamity: A Game That Teaches Finance Through Stardom

Here's a new approach to teaching financial literacy: a video game in which you play the business manager of a free-spending celebrity, trying to satisfy her wish list while keeping her out of the red. The game is no World of ...READ»

MyRichUncle is Out of Cash

MyRichUncle was an intriguing startup student loan company with an innovative, white-knight approach when I wrote about them in the 2006 Fast Company 50. When I talked to them, the two 20-something founders seemed cocky, but sincere. ...READ»

Bonuses Versus the Big Picture

2 February 2009 Jose D. Roncal www.financialspeculation.com   On his ninth day in office, President Obama took a broad swipe at Wall Street, calling the $18.4 billion in bonuses for 2008 "the height of irresponsibility" and ...READ»

Buying a House in Today's Market

Where do you start? My wife and I went to open houses this weekend and are really excited about purchasing a home. Every realtor was all over us trying to get our business. All I want is an honest person. It seems like it is getting ...READ»

Bad Banks? Bad Idea?

30 January 2009 Jose D. Roncal www.financialspeculation.com Lawmakers are looking for a quick fix for the banking and credit markets. No fix will be clean or easy. Every option comes with big hits to taxpayers, partisan bickering ...READ»

Optimism and Hope

27 January 2009 Jose D. Roncal www.financialspeculation.com  We're now in the second week of the new Obama administration and his approval ratings are still hovering at a high 68%.  In spite of facing enormous challenges, or more ...READ»

Hennion and Walsh Launches its Newest UIT: The SmartTrust™ Diversified Dividend Trust

PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- Hennion and Walsh is pleased to announce the introduction of its SmartTrust[TM] Diversified Dividend Trust (2007 Series A), a unit investment trust (UIT) whose objective is to provide investors with the potential for capital appreciation and current dividend income.READ»

The Next Shoe to Drop: Commercial Real Estate

15 January 2009 Jose D. Roncal www.financialspeculation.com We’re all aware of the calamitous mortgage crisis with consumers loosing their homes, bank foreclosures, the lending freeze and the rapid unraveling of the economy in ...READ»

The Gadget Jobocalypse? Tech Stalwarts are Still Downsizing

Our string of job-related stories may be very timely indeed, particularly advice on what to do if you're laid-off--Motorola, Google, Microsoft and Seagate are all about to do some staff downsizing, or take a serious look at their ...READ»

The Top Jobs for 2009

In 2009, the job market will be full of contrasts: some industries will be eviscerated while others face shortages of workers. The good news is that despite the recession, there are still real jobs to be had. The bad news is that you ...READ»

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