Good news in hard times, stock to watch & how to cut your property taxes - Today in Money 3/12

Posted Mar 12th 2008 9:06AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: General Electric (GE), Time Warner (TWX), Money and Finance Today, Federal Natl Mtge (FNM)

In the News:

· Stocks Look to Follow Best Day in 5 Years With More Gains, But Can They?

· $4-a-Gallon Gas Forecast to Some Areas

· New Worries for Fannie & Freddie

· Mortgage Applications Drop as Mortgage Rates Rise to Highest Level Since October

· GE Chief Says No Sale of NBC Universal

· Japan Investigating Apple's iPod

· Hulu.com Finally to Open Today

· Jeffrey Bewkes Open to an AOL Deal

· Health Insurer Humana Not Very Healthy

· The Newest and Purplest $5 Bill Debuts Thursday

· Milk Prices Expected to Ease

Good News in Hard Times
Oil prices have hit a record high. Inflation is rising. The dollar is sinking. The stock market is near its lowest point in a year. Is there any good news for our finances these days? These eight things offer a brighter picture for your finances.
Good News in Hard Times - Kiplinger.com

Stock to Watch: Sysco
The Wal-Mart of food service is already hugely profitable, should thrive in an economic downturn.
The Wal-Mart of Food Service - Kiplinger.com

Cut Your Property Taxes
During the housing boom, property taxes soared along with home values. Now that home prices are retreating, you'd think that tax relief would be around the corner. Follow these three steps to a property tax reassessment.
Cut Your Property Taxes - Kiplinger.com

Zipcar Makes the Leap
The car-sharing darling makes its play for the mainstream by emphasizing economics and lifestyle over environmental impact.
Zipcar Makes the Leap -- Car-Sharing -- | Fast Company

6 Bikes That Are Better Than Your Car
Every year, more than 2,000 bicycle companies pour millions into research and development to make bikes faster, stronger, and lighter. Here are six two-wheeled machines that represent the cutting edge of bicycle design and technology.
Six Bikes That Are Better Than Your Car | Fast Company
In Pictures: Badass Bikes

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