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What Companies Do Consumers Respect the Most?
In the latest study from the Reputation Institute, Toyota ranked No. 1 on a list of the 600 largest companies in the world for having the best reputation. There's a notable newcomer in the second spot, one that may not come as a shock. Introducing Google. IKEA ranked third and Ferrero and Johnson & Johnson round out the top five. India's fast-growing Tata Motors came in sixth just ahead of Kraft Foods.
The World's Most Reputable Companies - Forbes.com

Stress Over Debt Taking Toll on Health
The stress from deepening debt is becoming a major pain in the neck -- and the back and the head and the stomach -- for millions of Americans.
Stress over debt taking toll on health - USATODAY.com

Housing Crunch, 90210
Across the country, real estate agents and home sellers in wealthy neighborhoods who grew accustomed to seven-figure bidding wars during the boom are feeling the sting of the housing crunch. Ed McMahon can vouch for that as he recently saw his $5 million Beverly Hills home go into foreclosure. In fact, McMahon is a celebrity face to a broader trend. Places like Beverly Hills, Calif. and Greenwich, Conn. have been hit by steep price declines, and a jump in foreclosures.
Housing crisis hits high end - CNNmoney

Save $5,363 on Sneaky Fees
Companies collect billions by nickel-and-diming you. It's time to stop letting them get away with it. Kiplinger's Personal Finance editors searched out ways to reduce those annoying fees related to banking and credit credits; investing; phone service; car rentals and car purchases; hotels and airlines. The savings for each category are itemized and you can save over $5,000!
save money on fees; avoid fees - Kiplinger
Article: No More Sneaky Fees - Kiplinger.com

Bill Clinton: A Tarnished Brand?
Former President Bill Clinton last year earned around $50 million in speaking fees, giving 80% of that to his philanthropic foundation. He once cleared $700,000 in a single weekend delivering three speeches, one of which was by videoconference. The Bill Clinton Show ran in venues last year from Las Vegas to Dubai, as he paraded his increasingly Bono-like persona before industry, political, and investor groups around the world. That was then. The former President's conduct during the Obama-McCain campaign has strategic importance for his image, legacy, and huge moneymaking ability.
How Will Bill Clinton Manage His Brand? - BusinessWeek

The Worst Airline, Ever
The airline industry's a mess no matter where you look, but United Airlines is the absolute worst of all.
Worst Airline Ever - Business Travel Column - Joe Brancatelli - Seat 2B - Portfolio.com

The Year's Biggest Celebrity Flops (So Far)
Hollywood's A-list has little trouble attracting the paparazzi and tabloids, but artistic--or monetary--success doesn't come as easy, or at least as reliably. From Steve Carell's costly bomb Evan Almighty to Jennifer Lopez's critically panned Brave album, the past year has served up its share of flops. Other A-list flops include George Clooney, Kelsey Grammer, Hugh Jackman, Britney Spears, Sharon Stone, Tom Cruise, Rachael Ray and Lucy Liu.
The Year's Biggest Celebrity Failures (So Far) - Forbes.com