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Hacking BusinessWire and Making Millions

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Two Estonian traders have been charged by the US Securities and Exchange Commission for hacking into the computer system of a business news service and stealing PR announcements before release. The SEC claims the hackers used the stolen information to make $7.8 million through illegal trading. The SEC charged Lohmus Haavel & Viisemann with fraud ... Continue reading this article…

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Financial Urban Myths

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Don’t fall for these popular “wives’ tales,” as compiled by Bankrate.com. Some of these are strange and unfamiliar to me, but maybe you’ve heard these rumors. 1. False: “You can float a check longer if you write in red ink.” 2. False: “You don’t have to pay income tax — it’s illegal.” 3. False: “I’m ... Continue reading this article…

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Government Seizes Valuable Coins

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Several coins created by the U.S. Mint in 1933, worth about $1 million apiece, were seized by the government. The double eagles, originally worth $20, are highly valued because they were never circulated. A few years ago, one sold for $7.59 million, but that one coin is also the only 1933 double eagle legal to ... Continue reading this article…

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Real Estate Career Change?

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I’m not considering it, but maybe someone out there is. As with anything, you have to take a realistic view of the ramifications of a choice. It seems like real estate is a hot career right now, with stories about people making millions of dollars and membership organizations continuing their growth. Here are some things ... Continue reading this article…

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Eminent Domain Rules Officially Changed

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Let’s say you own a home, like many people in this country do. Let’s go further and say that you own the property completely. Maybe you had a mortgage, but it’s completely paid off. The property is yours. Well… as Jon Stewart is fond of saying, not so much. If your state government decides that ... Continue reading this article…

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Today’s Articles and News

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Here’s a look at what I’ve been reading (or more likely skimming) today. I’ll update throughout the day as I find more interesting articles. * Jeanne Sahadi discovers three individuals’ definitions of rich. * You’re never too old to be an inventive entrepreneur. By “inventive,” I mean “illegal.” Seems the 80-year old was the madam ... Continue reading this article…

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Give Me More Money, Boss

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How to ask your boss for more. You may notice many of my links come from CNN/Money. It’s their fault for being good. In any case, this article presents raise-negotiating tips to help persuade your tight, wimpy, intimidating, and/or passive-aggressive boss to give you that money you deserve. Here are some of my own—Flexo’s tips ... Continue reading this article…

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