The Swiss have produced a remarkable success story. They have one of the world’s most stable economies, a skilled workforce, internationally recognized export companies, a sound currency, and renowned banking and financial services. All this is combined with remarkable social harmony, given that Switzerland has four national languages and great religious diversity. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The investment fund run by disgraced money manager Bernard Madoff may not have made even a single trade, a new twist in the scandal around an alleged $50 billion fraud that has engulfed thousands of investors and financial institutions worldwide. picked by equinox 11 months ago

The movement is accused of pretending to "identify and resolve alleged psychological difficulties" and "promoting the personal flowering" of its adepts with the "sole aim of seizing their resources" and "establishing psychological control over them". Tom Cruise had led a lobbying campaign to block the legal action. They could get kicked out of France. *and ... read full post picked by equinox 6 months ago

Half a mile across the River Thames from where bankers tally job losses in London’s financial district, builders sink girders to lay the foundations of what will be western Europe’s tallest skyscraper. picked by kakana 4 months ago

Hundreds of people trying to save their homes from foreclosure flocked to Connecticut's wealthy Gold Coast this weekend to give financial kingpins a piece of their mind - frustrated that those who lead the banks live in luxury while they struggle so hard to meet their loan payments. picked by equinox 10 months ago

Somehow one would think that this story is something out of a medieval story not something you would hear or see in our day and age. However contrary to all common sense it seems that a financial company in Latvia is more than willing to accept your soul as collateral when you sign on the dotted line. picked by suebe 5 months ago

Twenty percent of Americans sleep less than six hours a night, and nearly one-third have lost sleep worrying about financial concerns, according to the National Sleep Foundation, which recommends that adults get seven to nine hours. "Our society thinks sleep is for slackers," says Darrel Drobnich, the organization's chief program officer. (Interesting column on sleeping and ways to lear... read full post picked by lynxears 6 months ago

A research found that 70 percent of users had no concern when it comes to financial transactions and obviously didn’t install any protection utilities. 1 in 7 persons was victim of online fraud or identity theft. No less than 40 percent are not protected by an anti-spyware solution. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

As many as 28 million people in the United States are forgoing traditional financial institutions. (I need everyone to mail me their address) picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

Judge ruled today that Bernard Madoff, the man who allegedly committed the largest financial crime in history, will not go to jail while he awaits trial. Instead he will remain under house arrest, in the comfort of his posh penthouse apartment in Manhattan, despite prosecutors' somewhat belated efforts to put him behind bars. picked by equinox 11 months ago

Scarlett Johansson is auctioning off a date to her movie premier on ebay. So call up financial aid and place your bid! picked by caboose09 2 years ago

McCain's returns show he earned about $400,000 last year and gave a lot to charity. That's well above the poverty line -- but well below the $27 million to $45 million reflected in McCain's Senate financial disclosures. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

A brothel in Berlin is looking to fight the global financial crisis by offering unlimited food and drink, and unlimited women, for a flat rate during off-peak periods. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

It appears that the financial difficulties facing the weapons manufacturer have reached crisis point: its very existence is threatened. picked by nateebiinature 2 months ago

Only in a financial world turned upside down would an arrangement like this one make sense. Looking to cut costs like everyone else, but not prepared to lay off associates, a major NYC law firm has chosen instead to offer all of its associates — about 1,300 worldwide — the option of accepting a third of their base pay to not show up for work for a year. picked by suebe 8 months ago

An 11-year-old Ohio boy is helping ease his family's financial burdens, one toy at a time.
Zach McGuire is selling his toys to raise money for his family, which like others across the country, has bills piling up and a home in jeopardy. picked by nateebiinature 4 months ago

“Five hundred thousand dollars means taking their kids out of private school and selling their home in a fire sale.” The financial executives who would have their pay limited are men whose identities are entwined with living a certain way, a life of private schools, summer houses and charity galas that only a seven-figure income can stretch to cover. picked by equinox 10 months ago

Just when everyone thought the world was ending, the Dow bounces back up.

"Investors are hoping that the worst may be over for the financial market crisis" picked by JoshSF49 1 year ago

Is there a financial arrangement we can come to that will offset your Adsense income and make it worth your while to take down or at least “de-optimize” it for that phrase? I would be happy to speak more about this on the phone…
*update to this. picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

A girl born without a mouth has become a patient at a local hospital in the town of Korosten, Ukraine. The baby with severe congenital abnormality was found on the doorstep of the hospital. Police managed to find the girl’s mother quickly, but the latter wrote an official statement rejecting the baby due to serious financial difficulties. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago