In the News:
Five Strategies for a Market Meltdown
The last bear market dragged on for 30 very long agonizing months, from early 2000 to late 2002, far longer than average. The current bull market is five years old, ancient by historical averages. So let's stop kidding ourselves, folks. Get real, this bull's on life support. Still, cautious investors have time to prepare for a slow meltdown. Here are five simple, practical tips to help you before this aging bull sinks deeper. Five 'Lazy Portfolio' strategies for a market meltdown - MarketWatch
Also: An Investor's Guide to a Volatile Market
Also: 5 Low-Riced, High Star Stocks
Days of Easy, Cheap Money Are Gone
Even non-housing markets are feeling the mortgage fallout. The days of easy, cheap money for corporations and individuals alike have disappeared, and the ripple effect is being felt by nearly everyone. Even Nonhousing Markets Feel Mortgage Fallout - New York Times
Best Health Plans
Consumer Reports exclusive survey of 80 HMOs and PPOs reveals big differences in overall satisfaction. ConsumerReports.org - Health plans: Ratings, How to choose
Also: Special Report - Are you really covered?
Stop ID Thieves!
Your chances of being a cybercrime victim are 1 in 4, Consumer Reports' State of the Net survey shows. Here are 19 ways to stay ahead of ID thieves and other criminals. ConsumerReports.org - Net threats: State of the Net 2007
Top Urban Enclaves
These big-city next-door neighbors offer endless amenities and a quieter way of life. Top Urban Enclaves - Forbes.com
Game Show Gold Mine
Drew Carey's recent announcement to host The Price Is Right reveals what many stay-at-homers and TV execs always knew: Game shows are hot. Game Show Gold Mine - BusinessWeek
Best & Worst Popcorn: Which Kernels Are King?
Popcorn is one of those rare snacks that's not only beloved (on average, Americans eat about a quart a week) but also healthful. Eleven microwave types go through a pop-off in Consumer Reports' kitchen. 9 of the 11 rated very good while Newman's Own popcorn rated the worst.
ConsumerReports.org - Popcorn: Ratings, Snack nutritional information
Once again, OPEC has killed the goose that lays the golden egg
Closing Bell: Markets bounce after yesterday's sell-off; BA, F, GE, DOW all up, GS down 
Where have all the consumers gone?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-14-2007 @ 11:12AM
Jeff Fleming said...
Your comments: Another point that should be considered before investing in
eBay...Recently eBay has taken a position to suspend sellers without
recourse. I was a member & a stockholder of eBay until I was
suspended from listing my wares for a period of 2 weeks. When I tried
to get an answer from eBay as to why I was suspended my request fell
on deaf ears. My record since 1998 was at 99.5% approval with over
18,800 positive feedbacks left for me. Only 22 negative feedbacks
left for me in that same period of time. My average sale was between
7.00 & 8.00 per transaction. You can do math... Because of my
suspension & eBay's refusal to reply to my emails questioning their
action I closed my eBay selling account & my PayPal account. Goodbye
Meg! Your greed & lack of customer service & customer appreciation
amazes me. I can only hope that Google or Yahoo is around the corner
to offer an auction site that is more user friendly. Last but not
least...Lets not forget eBays lack of addressing the fraud & identity
theft that runs rampant on ebay!Amen