NY AG announces probe of life insurance industry (AP) [30 Jul 10, 2:26am] AP - State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that he had opened a fraud investigation into how life insurers pay out benefits after policyholders die.
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What the Financial Overhaul Means for Renters [29 Jul 10, 11:04pm] The financial overhaul bill extends the end date of a law providing more protection for renters in foreclosed properties, and it also clarifies who the protections apply to.
Canadian social media project rewards users for their clout [29 Jul 10, 8:02pm] A new social media project wants people to profit from their Twitter followers, blog subscribers and Facebook friends — and they want to pocket a percentage of that profit, too.
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The Efficacy of Self-Funding a Political Campaign [] Whitman and Fiorina take note: while candidates with big war chests hold a significant advantage over their opponents, the advantage is diffused when most of the money comes from a candidate's own pockets. The traditional advantages of being the…
Can I make money from ethical investing? [29 Jul 10, 11:01pm] Think ethical investing is just for wealthy philanthropists who can afford to sacrifice decent returns to back worthy projects? Think again
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Metro Bank: First new High Street bank for 100 years opens its doors [29 Jul 10, 11:54pm] The first new High Street bank for 100 years will throw open its doors today, promising a seven day operation and not to close before 8pm. The first Metro Bank branch will open in London with a plan for another 200 over the next five years.
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How to Pick Stocks in the ‘New Normal’ Economy [29 Jul 10, 10:00am] In today's potentially ultra-slow-growth "New Normal" economy, old stock market multiples do not apply.In fact, investors who rely on long-held rules about Price/Earnings (P/E) ratios when they buy and sell stocks are risking a pret…