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By admin, February 14, 2010 8:45 pm

In perhaps the most epic lawsuit of the bailout era, the free press, led by Bloomberg L.P., has sued the Federal Reserve over its commitment to keep the bank bailout details secret. If the Fed and its bank allies win, all the bailout details will remain shrouded in secrecy.

Continue reading Latest Legal News: Why Is the Fed Siding With Banks Over Taxpayers?

Latest Legal News: Why Is the Fed Siding With Banks Over Taxpayers? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:45:00.

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By admin, February 14, 2010 1:15 pm

As gold surged past $1,200 an ounce in November, gold bugs got a vote of confidence. John Paulson, the billionaire hedge fund manager, launched a gold fund. But Paulson's fund has taken a bruising, and Wall Street's gold fever now shows signs of cooling.

Continue reading Gold Bugs Beware: John Paulson's Gold Fund Stumbles as Sentiment Sours

Gold Bugs Beware: John Paulson's Gold Fund Stumbles as Sentiment Sours originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:15:00.

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By admin, February 14, 2010 1:00 pm

Doctors and environmental scientists are growing more concerned that chemicals found in many household cleaning supplies, such as floor cleaners and glass cleaners, are behind the ongoing increase in breast cancer cases in the U.S. Anecdotal evidence from some of the latest epidemiological data suggests that younger women (and a growing number of men) are contracting the cancer.

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Breast Cancer Fears Grow Around Household Cleaners originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:00:00.

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By admin, February 14, 2010 12:30 pm

When it comes to luring car buyers into showrooms, long warranty packages and "cash back" offers are among the oldest tricks in the book. Manufacturers are often reluctant to use these methods, because they're costly. But in Toyota's case, it may not have many other options.

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Toyota May Offer Longer Warranties, Cash-Back Deals originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:30:00.

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By admin, February 14, 2010 12:00 pm

As governments have fought to destroy al Qaeda, the most successful battle so far may be at the bank. Cutting off the terrorist group's money supply has caused the once centralized organization to fragment. As a result, its main leadership has lost much of its power to direct terrorist operations.

Continue reading Is Al Qaeda Bankrupt? Authorities Cripple Group by Cutting Off Money Supply

Is Al Qaeda Bankrupt? Authorities Cripple Group by Cutting Off Money Supply originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:00:00.

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By admin, February 14, 2010 12:00 pm

Despite falling real estate prices, houses still cost almost twice as much as they did in 1975 when you adjust for inflation. Relative to average income, they're 40% higher. By many measures, houses are still unaffordable, which helps explain the current 15% vacancy rate.

Continue reading Home Affordability: Prices Are Still 40% Higher Than 'Normal'

Home Affordability: Prices Are Still 40% Higher Than 'Normal' originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:00:00.

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By admin, February 14, 2010 11:21 am

Taxes can be a big issue for investors: No one wants to make money on an investment only to have to give a major portion of it to Uncle Sam. So instead of asking politicians for a tax cut this year, investors should give one to themselves by adopting some tax-efficient investment strategies.

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Four Rules for Tax-Efficient Investing originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:21:00.

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By admin, February 14, 2010 9:00 am

Portfolios made up entirely of exchange-traded funds have appeal. ETFs often have lower expenses than mutual funds, bring certain tax benefits, and trade throughout the day. But investors need to make sure they are properly diversified if they go they all-ETF route.

Continue reading Is the All-ETF Portfolio a Good Idea? What Investors Should Know

Is the All-ETF Portfolio a Good Idea? What Investors Should Know originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:00:00.

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By admin, February 14, 2010 12:05 am

Google is moving to stem the growing privacy furor over its new Buzz social networking product, which was integrated into Gmail on Feb. 9. On Saturday, Google announced that new users would no longer automatically follow and be followed by the email contacts in their Gmail accounts.

Continue reading Oops! Google Says 'We're Very Sorry' for the Big Buzz Blunder

Oops! Google Says 'We're Very Sorry' for the Big Buzz Blunder originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:05:00.