June 2008

Burning a Hole - How to Spend Your Stimulus Check

The recent IRS stimulus rebate has many taxpayers wondering what to do with the money. CNN Money offers some sensible options.

Choosing the Right IRA

Deciding between a Roth or Traditional IRA can not always be as straight forward as you think.

Healthcare Costs Rising for Retirees

Recent and upcoming retirees are facing skyrocketing healthcare costs, even with former employers picking up part of the tab.

CNN Money's Best Places to Retire

From an active social life, to the quiet, serenity of the beach, CNN Money offers 25 great cities in the US to enjoy your retirement.

10 Best Resale Value Cars

With a tight economy on the cusp, CNN Money gives you their top ten new cars that will hold their resale value the most .

The Joy of Social Networking

More and more business owners are discovering the importance of social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and Jobscore for potential revenue sources and marketing exposure, as their popularity continues to expand.

No More "Crack"-Berry? - Apple Looking to Cater to Businesses

An upcoming revision of Apple's iPhone may become a real potential competitor to RIM's Blackberry with proposed Exchange email access and relaxed third party software rules, allowing business oriented software to be used. RIM is not taking this move lightly, and has been working on a touchscreen phone of their own.

United Airlines to Cut 1100 Jobs

United Airlines (UAL) is to ground part of its fleet and shed up to 1100 additional positions in a new cost cutting measure brought on by escalating fuel costs.

Goodby Bear! Bear Stears Shareholders Overwhelmingly Endorse Takeover

Bear Stearns, once a giant of Wall Street, is now officially in the hands of Jamie Dimon and JP Morgan Chase.

US Productivity Growing Faster Than Anticipated

Despite surging fuel prices and talk of a recession, GDP rose slightly in the last quarter, according to a recent government report.

Consumer Credit Spending on the Rise? Mastercard Profits Increase 8%

When the job outlook in your city is bleak, sometimes the only option left is to move, literally.

Borders Bookstores to Cut 275 Corporate Positions

In another sign of a belt-tightening economy, Borders Bookstores announced plans to eliminate over 270 jobs in their management and corporate sectors.

Are You Recession Proof?

Careerbuilder.com examines the top fields to be in to ensure the potential recession affects your career in the least way possible.

Copenhagen

Visit Copenhagen's Tivoli Park.

Aruba

World class beaches, renowned dining and spectacular sights make Aruba one of the most appealing carribean islands to visit.

Adelaide, Australia

Adelaide has established itself as the wine capital of Oz, complimented by great beaches, and a strong contemporary art and cultural scene.

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