Credit crunch moves beyond mortgages, best cities for singles & companies flourish with founders at helm

Credit Crunch Moves Beyond Mortgages
It's not just mortgages. As it gets tougher to land a home loan, some people are also finding it harder and more expensive to get other types of consumer credit. Individuals are starting to see higher rates and harsher terms on auto loans, credit cards an other consumer loans.
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The Biggest Losers of the Housing Slump
It may be hard to feel sorry for these victims of the housing downturn, but here are the 10 men and women in the mortgage and construction businesses who have lost the most in share price and net worth this year. Nearly overnight these people saw their personal wealth evaporate. Some will find it hard to adapt to a less lavish lifestyle.
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It's Best to Be Single in San Francisco
For the first time the city by the bay tops Forbes' annual list of best cities for singles with New York City coming in second place.
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Most Eligible Singles in America

Who is the most eligible single man and single woman in the 40 cities ranked in Forbes annual best cities for singles list? In top-ranked San Francisco it is mayor Gavin Newsom and Google vice-president Marissa Mayer. #1 San Francisco-Oakland - Forbes.com while in New York City baseball superstar Derek Jeter and heiress Ivanka Trump top the list. Actor George Clooney and actress Cameron Diaz are the most eligible in Los Angeles while rapper Christopher Brian Bridges and singer India.Arie are the most eligible in Atlanta. Most Eligible Men & Women in 40 Cities


With Founders at Helm Firms Flourish
Founders know best. Like coddling parents guiding their kids as they grow, companies' founders have a gut instinct on how to best care for their babies. Investors who've noticed the powerful link between founders and their companies have been rewarded. Shares of companies that retain their founders as CEOs, even after they become large corporations, have enjoyed gains that top the market by four times on average. These companies include Apple, FedEx, Oracle, Dell. Schwalb and many more.
Firms, investors tend to prosper with founders at the helm - USATODAY.com


How to Slash Your Insurance Costs
Shop smart and get the right amount of coverage. Just don't lose sight of the big picture. If you follow these steps you can cut your rates for auto, health, home, disability and life insurance.
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20 Timeless Money Rules
Money Magazine collected the best advice from some of the smartest investors (and other people) who have ever lived.
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