How Low Can Stocks Go?
The number of stocks hitting 52 or multi-year lows this week is staggering. From Google and GE to Kellogg and Saks it is either a great time to buy this great companies or maybe not.
http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2008/11/11/numbers-of-stocks-near-52-week-lows-is-staggering/
Pssst! Wanna Go to College for Free?
Ever thought the only way your children were going to get a free college education was if they were football stars? Think again. Most parents would love to send their kids to college for free but probably don't believe it's possible. It is -- if you know where to look. Here are 10 tuition-free colleges to consider.
http://www.businessweek.com/investor/content/nov2007/pi20071113_819956.htm?chan=rss_topStories_ssi_5
Also: Tuition Free Colleges
Where Everyday U.S. Costs Are Cheapest and Priciest
Across the nation, consumers are feeling the pinch. But in some places, it's tighter than others. Monthly rent is cheapest in Charlotte at $666 on average for a two-bedroom apartment and priciest in New York City at $3,500. Energy expenses are cheapest in Seattle at $119 for heat/gas/electric and priciest in New York City at $362. Landline phone bill is cheapest in Los Angeles at $19 and priciest in Boston at $38 and a half-gallon of milk is cheapest in Cincinnati at $1.67 and priciest in Sacramento at $2.97.
http://www.forbes.com/home/2008/11/11/everyday-living-costs-forbeslife-cx_ls_1111lifestyle.html
Famous Defunct Auto Brands
As the auto industry contemplates radical restructuring to save itself, one of the likely fallouts will be the demise of a familiar brand or two. But while disruptive we have to remember this is nothing new. history of the automotive industry is littered with the remains of defunct brands. These include American Motors Corporation which is famous for the Gremlin and the Pacer. Other defunct auto brands include Plymouth, Packard, Oldsmobile, Studebaker, Geo and Hudson.
http://images.businessweek.com/ss/08/11/1111_defunct_auto_brands/index.htm?technology+slideshows
10 Things Hospital CEOs Won't Tell You
Used to be, the medical profession was a calling; now it's big business. Here's what you need to know about how a hospital's bottom line affects your health care. Secrets from the business side of the doctor business.
http://www.smartmoney.com/Personal-Finance/Health-Care/10-Things-Hospital-CEOs-Won-t-Tell-You/
3 Ways to Reduce Shipping Costs Over the Holidays
Shipping presents is going to cost you this holiday season. Here's how to save.
http://www.smartmoney.com/Spending/Deals/3-Ways-to-Reduce-Shipping-Costs/
7 Ways to Stretch Charitable Gifts
How to heighten the impact of your donations without busting your budget.
http://www.smartmoney.com/Spending/Deals/Maximizing-Charitable-Donations-in-Tough-Times/
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
