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The Final Fate of Fannie and Freddie
Partial bailout or full-on takeover, here's how the rescue of the troubled government-sponsored enterprises could ripple through the financial system.
The Final Fate of Fannie and Freddie - BusinessWeek
Freddie Mac or Big Mac?
What should you do with that $5 bill -- indulge your fast-food craving or invest in one of America's mightiest enterprises? We'll help you decide.
Freddie Mac or Big Mac? - BusinessWeek
The Best (and Worst) Ways to Raise Fast Cash
What credit crunch? Here are 17 ways to get your mitts on some money, ranked from best to worst. The best is to tap your emergency fund (that is what is there for) and the worst is to get a payday loan.
The best (and worst) ways to raise fast cash - Money Magazine
World's Wealthiest Royals
With a fortune estimated at 35 billion dollars, Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the world's richest royal sovereign, and oil-rich Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi is far back at No. 2. The last remaining bachelor among these wealthy royals, Prince Albert II of Monaco, is rumored to be putting his girlfriend through French immersion classes. His net worth is estimated to be $1.4 billion. England's Queen Elisabeth ranks 12th The World's Richest Royals - Forbes.com
Fabulous Freebies 2008
Put your wallet away. Here are 30 valuable goods and services that don't cost a thing. Fabulous Freebies 2008 - Kiplinger.com
Why Hollywood Loves a Bad Economy
When times get tough, consumers beeline to the movies. The Great Depression, the September 11 terrorist attacks, and the recessions of the early 1980s and 2001 all did wonders for Hollywood coffers. Turns out, in trying times we like things to be cheap and we like to be transported from the headlines - movies do both, say box-office analysts. What's bad for the economy can be good for the box office -FORTUNE
How to Save on School Lunches
With a little planning you can keep your grocery bill in check while sending your students to school with tasty and healthy lunches. Here's how. How to Save on School Lunches | MainStreet
Power Ranger
The man who gave you the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers now wants to sell you a president. The Hollywood billionaire -- America's top political-campaign contributor -- was originally heartbroken over Senator Hillary Clinton's defeat and considered backing John McCain. He is now using his Hollywood connections and raising millions for Obama. Profile of Fundraiser Haim Saban - Portfolio.com
Will Rich Ross really have a positive impact on Disney's movie operations?
Consumers sick of recession, may spend extra on holidays
Corrections, seasonality and Santa Claus
