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* Never invest in any idea you can’t illustrate with a crayon. – Peter Lynch Wash your car while it is raining - You will use non of your own water, you will get soaked, but think of the precious pennies you will save! * If the nation’s economists were laid end to end, they would [...]
Big banks in Spain and Italy top stress test performers
Big banks in Spain and Italy top stress test performers SPAIN AND Italy’s leading banks were the strongest performers in last week’s European stress tests in a surprise result that could help relieve the funding pressure that had been building on them. Read more on The Irish Times
European Banks Urged to Bolster Reserves Following Stress Tests
European Banks Urged to Bolster Reserves Following Stress Tests Eight banks failed and another 16 barely passed the much-anticipated stress tests, which measured whether they would be able to survive economic shocks. Read more on New York Times
The 9 Highest Dividends and 1 to Buy Now
The 9 Highest Dividends and 1 to Buy Now A high yield shouldn’t always be scary. Read more on The Motley Fool
UK ‘not immune’ from eurozone woes
UK ‘not immune’ from eurozone woes George Osborne has warned that Britain is “not immune” to the crisis in the eurozone amid growing fears over Italy and Spain. Read more on Press Association via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News
ECB digs in on rates, Greece, provides cover for Portugal
ECB digs in on rates, Greece, provides cover for Portugal The European Central Bank stuck to its guns Thursday, hiking interest rates to tame inflation, its main responsibility, and offering help for Portuguese banks to better fight the eurozone debt crisis. Read more on AFP News via Yahoo! Singapore News
60 Money Tips: Cheap Dates She’ll Love, Spending Sins, Smart Tips for Saving at the Mall
60 Money Tips: Cheap Dates She’ll Love, Spending Sins, Smart Tips for Saving at the Mall Start in the morning to create something in the evening that can last a life time. Think of a menu for a terrific dinner both of you would enjoy. Head to a local farmer’s market and take your time [...]
China raises interest rates
China raises interest rates China raised a key interest rate for a third time this year as it tries to cool surging inflation. Read more on Sky News Australia
Before you sign for that loan, get educated
Before you sign for that loan, get educated Student loans should be selected carefully to maximize opportunities to lower interest rates and ease the burden of paying back the loan. Federal student loans are preferred over private loans as they offer more flexibility. If you need multiple loans, try to borrow from the same lender [...]
German banks agree to help Greece
German banks agree to help Greece Germany’s financial institutions will contribute €3.2-billion Read more on The Globe and Mail