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<title><![CDATA[How MarkToMarket Accounting is Killing the Financial Markets]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Investment professionals are calling for the revocation of the mark-to-market rules that are forcing banks to write down their assets. </p><p>Content Producer: Angie Mohr<br />Published: Sep 30, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Quick Primer on the Commodity and Option Markets]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Do you watch the CNN or MSNBC channels on a regular basis?  If so, you may see segments pertaining to the financial markets.  Two markets that are covered by the channels are commodities and options.</p><p>Content Producer: Wilbert Wiggins<br />Published: Apr 07, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Wilbert Wiggins]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 07 Apr 2007 09:25:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Financial Training Manual]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This is a paper about educating employees who work in the finance department about financial institutions, financial markets, and valuation. </p><p>Content Producer: Tara Cellars<br />Published: Apr 30, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Tara Cellars]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:09:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Financial Bubbles Popular Manias and Panics Gaining New Perspective Using Powerful Online Resources]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>In recent times is seems that the magnitude of financial bubbles has been expanding in the financial markets.  There also seem to be an awful lot of bubbles most recently the housing bubble and now perhaps the energy and commodities bubbles. </p><p>Content Producer: Lex Loeb<br />Published: Jul 15, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Lex Loeb]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:39:02 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Current Global Real Estate and Financial Markets Advisory Letter]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Once published under the banner headline of the "Free and Clear Intelligence Review" by the Free and Clear Foundations of America, Inc., here is the first issue of the "Global Real Estate and Financial Markets".</p><p>Content Producer: Alex S. Gabor<br />Published: Dec 03, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Alex S. Gabor]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 03 Dec 2007 07:17:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pension Plans Benefit from Gains in Equity Markets]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Pension plans need to track their performance against financial markets and against other pension plans. Benchmark indexes allow pension plan managers to do just that. </p><p>Content Producer: Codie Leonsch Hartwig<br />Published: Oct 11, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Codie Leonsch Hartwig]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:12:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How Your Money Beliefs Affect Your Profits in the Markets]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Your positive attitude about having money can go a long way toward increasing your profitability in the markets.  Your false beleifs about money may be the reason your hard earned profits vanish so quickly.  </p><p>Content Producer: Thomas Majewski<br />Published: Feb 01, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Thomas Majewski]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 Feb 2007 21:19:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Financial Crisis to Bring Needed Change]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Some of us look at the scary developments in the financial markets and their impact on the economy and sink into a depression. We need change and we need it now.</p><p>Content Producer: b david<br />Published: Nov 14, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[b david]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:18:21 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Global Markets Have More Angst to Digest 250B Bank Rescue Insufficient]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>London, England - As evidence mounts against global bank rescue efforts, financial markets are showing signs of turmoil in anticipation of a worldwide recession in the wake of the credit crisis.</p><p>Content Producer: Liza Almodovar<br />Published: Oct 25, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Liza Almodovar]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:24:50 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Importance of Having a Financial Advisor]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Everyone who has assets needs to make the right decisions about how to invest those assets.  Each person's financial needs are different. A good financial advisor can help assess your needs and advise an appropriate financial plan.</p><p>Content Producer: Bev Slomka<br />Published: Apr 05, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Bev Slomka]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 05 Apr 2007 07:39:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Has Financial News Declared War on America]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>As the financial press has entered the mainstream news media, particularly since the advent of cable news, it has had a negative affect on the United States.  What is good for investors and the financial press is not necessarily good for normal people.</p><p>Content Producer: Steven Petersen<br />Published: Oct 04, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Steven Petersen]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Oct 2006 14:27:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suze Ormans The Road to Wealth Financial Planning at Any Age]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>From high school students to baby boomers, The Road to Wealth is an excellent financial resource from planning simple savings, to college, retirement and wills.</p><p>Content Producer: Christine Cadena<br />Published: Jul 05, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Christine Cadena]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 05 Jul 2006 16:12:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Stock Markets Worldwide at Risk]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Financial markets around the world are at risk.  The yen carry trade, used by bond traders, is beginning to look like a shaky bet.  The unwinding of this trade could bring great turmoil to the markets. </p><p>Content Producer: Thomas Majewski<br />Published: Mar 10, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Thomas Majewski]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 10 Mar 2007 17:38:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Financial Crisis A Stimulus for Change]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Is there a deeper lesson at the heart of the current financial collapse? Can we use the current crisis to stimulate a lasting change in our approach to life?</p><p>Content Producer: Bnei Baruch<br />Published: Oct 07, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Bnei Baruch]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:44:16 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Financial Crisis and Bailout An Analysis]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Good analysis of the current financial mess, reprinted with permission.</p><p>Content Producer: Greg Reeson<br />Published: Oct 01, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Greg Reeson]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:20:37 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How the Financial Crisis Happened]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The current financial crisis has its roots in governmental folly, as described by Barbara Tuchman over 25 years ago.</p><p>Content Producer: Wayne McDonald<br />Published: Sep 29, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Wayne McDonald]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:31:15 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[McCain Should Take the Flat Tax Wrap it Around This Financial Crisis and Punt]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>More government will not fix our problem. Quite the opposite. The fix is a total revamp of our tax system removing the opportunity for business and government to make deals and warp and corrupt our free markets while they both get rich in the process.</p><p>Content Producer: Lee Roesner<br />Published: Oct 17, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Lee Roesner]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:54:16 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ethical Markets Not Capitalist Markets is What Humankind Needs for Its LongTerm Survival]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1124419/ethical_markets_not_capitalist_markets.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Change economics and markets for our own good.</p><p>Content Producer: david hill<br />Published: Oct 27, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[david hill]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:10:08 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chancellor Merkel Proposes New Financial Market Constitution to Ease Global Financial Crisis]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Berlin, Germany - Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, said in a meeting to address the global financial crisis that banks accepting a $680 million rescue offer need to give back something in return, say published reports Wednesday.</p><p>Content Producer: Liza Almodovar<br />Published: Oct 26, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Liza Almodovar]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:41:59 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[David Lewis of TwinTierFinancialCom Visionary Financial Entrepreneur in a Time of Trouble]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Folks, I'm really happy to share a good friend of mine with you today...</p><p>Content Producer: Donald Pennington<br />Published: Sep 25, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Donald Pennington]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:02:36 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Taking Advantage of Bailout Plan PNC Financial Buys National City Corp For Almost 6 Billion]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1142156/taking_advantage_of_bailout_plan_pnc.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>A look at the move from PNC Financial to take over National City and become the fifth largest bank.</p><p>Content Producer: Ryan Christopher DeVault<br />Published: Oct 24, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Ryan Christopher DeVault]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:05:22 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[World Financial Capital Report Published]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The Council on Foreign Relations has published a new report on world financial centers. </p><p>Content Producer: AC Writer<br />Published: Jul 17, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[AC Writer]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:41:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chief Risk Officers Lessening Financial Accounting Corruption]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Chief Risk Officer are valuable to corporations because they bring expertise to the company about how to reduce, manage, and evaluate risks within the company.</p><p>Content Producer: Angela Littlefield<br />Published: Nov 18, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Angela Littlefield]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 18 Nov 2006 12:09:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[World Trade Center Building 7 and Financial Markets]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>World trade center building 7 was the third skyscraper to collapse on September 11, 2001. Why did outlaw government agent's plant explosives in the buildings and then blame the collapse on fires?</p><p>Content Producer: ChristianPeper<br />Published: Jul 29, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[ChristianPeper]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 29 Jul 2006 18:35:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Credit Crisis and the Financial MerryGoRound What Happens Next]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>How did the current credit crunch happen and what will its result be? Here is a simple analysis which indicates that financial meltdown has been avoided and the lessons learned will prove valuable in the future. </p><p>Content Producer: ZZ Thompson<br />Published: Sep 20, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[ZZ Thompson]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:29:06 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Report Financial Crisis Fears and Global Expansion Both Continuing]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>In spite of fears of a forthcoming financial recession, perhaps even a crisis, in the U.S. economy, the global economy continues to expand, with more nations advancing in their financial condition in the 21st century's interconnected worldwide marketplace.</p><p>Content Producer: Brant McLaughlin<br />Published: Jul 12, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Brant McLaughlin]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:29:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Financial Market Upheaval Turns Investors Wary of Wall Street ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The Bear Stearns buy out by JPMorgan was a harbinger of deeper trouble on Wall Street. Major financial companies have suffered serious drops that reflect a change in investor psychology. The big question is whether this change is long term or temporary.</p><p>Content Producer: Codie Leonsch Hartwig<br />Published: Mar 21, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Codie Leonsch Hartwig]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:47:36 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[On Quant Funds and the Financial Market Meltdown]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Short for 'quantitative equity,' a quant fund is a hedge fund that relies on complex and sophisticated mathematical algorithms to search for anomalies and non-obvious patterns in the markets..</p><p>Content Producer: mathpol<br />Published: Jul 03, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[mathpol]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:12:05 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Heritage Foundation Revisits the Asian Financial Crisis]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The Heritage Foundation has released a new backgrounder that revisits the Asian financial crisis of 1997.</p><p>Content Producer: AC Writer<br />Published: Jul 27, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[AC Writer]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:11:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Pope and the Financial Crisis Should We Stop Pursuing a Life of Wealth]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Will those obsessed with making millions listen to the Pope and heed his advice not to place all importance on money? With a worldwide financial crisis, perhaps many will perk up an ear and start living with moderate savings and income instead...</p><p>Content Producer: Gregoriancant<br />Published: Oct 20, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Gregoriancant]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:59:46 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Invest During Americas Financial Crisis Strategy 1 Cash]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>With so many stock prices at all time lows, are you looking at our situation positively or negatively? How do you create investment opportunities? This cash analysis strategy may be a start.</p><p>Content Producer: Rooster<br />Published: Oct 21, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Rooster]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:57:53 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Global Financial Crisis]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>One of the mantras of making money in stocks is buy low sell high..well how low do you want to go? Is now the time to buy?</p><p>Content Producer: Bill McCaldon<br />Published: Nov 13, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Bill McCaldon]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:35:30 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tips for Avoiding the Financial Mistakes of the Past]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>More education, exploring other unbiased resources and holding people accountable will help make sure the mistakes of the past are not repeated. </p><p>Content Producer: Melvin Richardson<br />Published: Oct 16, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Melvin Richardson]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:41:13 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[States Economies and Markets Redefining the Rules]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>An analysis by Dr. George Friedman, founder of STRATFOR, reprinted with permission.</p><p>Content Producer: Greg Reeson<br />Published: Oct 13, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Greg Reeson]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:16:38 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Managing Your Money for the Future The New Financial Era Has Begun]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1205820/managing_your_money_for_the_future.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>After years of excessive borrowing by companies and individuals, the leverage monster has finally come home to haunt us.</p><p>Content Producer: Janine Sergay<br />Published: Nov 17, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Janine Sergay]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:51:09 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[US Economy Stronger Than Expected Markets Rising Still]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>With better than expected job growth for the month of May on Friday, June 1st, with the opening bell on Wall Street U.S. stock futures were on the rise yet again.</p><p>Content Producer: Brant McLaughlin<br />Published: Jun 01, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What Roles Do Financial Institutions Play in Financial Intermediation ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Businesses as well as governments sell securities to the public to raise money.  In time, investors may sell the securities to other investors.  </p><p>Content Producer: Sheri Taylor<br />Published: Feb 09, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[London Vacation Rentals A Financial Solution]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>London is one of the most influential cities in the world, and it is an expensive place for vacation rentals. An official survey ranks London as the third most expensive city in the world.</p><p>Content Producer: George Fuller<br />Published: Jul 25, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[George Fuller]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:39:43 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bailout Bill Defeated in House]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The Financial Markets Rescue Bill has been defeated in the House of Representatives</p><p>Content Producer: JON HOPWOOD<br />Published: Sep 29, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[JON HOPWOOD]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:00:41 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Who Does Keating Five Member John McCain Think Hes Kidding He Bears Responsibility for the Financial Meltdown]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>A brief op-ed piece on John McCain</p><p>Content Producer: Mummingbirds<br />Published: Sep 17, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Stock Markets and Economies Take a While to Bottom Even with a Government Bailout]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Those who are looking for a fast recovery will likely be left disappointed.</p><p>Content Producer: Aaron Smith<br />Published: Oct 03, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Aaron Smith]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:00:43 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Australian and Asian Stock Markets Continue Decline]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The Australian and Asian stock markets continue their declines.</p><p>Content Producer: JON HOPWOOD<br />Published: Oct 27, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[JON HOPWOOD]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:16:55 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Options Trading in Extremely Volatile Markets]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The recent stock market crisis (2008) made bankrupts out of countless options traders all over the world. The insane volatility made profiting the usual way seemed almost impossible. So, how should one profit through options trading in volatile markets?</p><p>Content Producer: Master J, Founder - MastersoEquity.com<br />Published: Nov 16, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Master J, Founder - MastersoEquity.com]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:03:34 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[On Quant Funds and the Financial Market Meltdown II]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This is a continuation of my critique of the article by Frank Ahrens in the August 21, 2007 Washington Post. I also discuss events that have occurred since then during the financial and credit meltdown of the past year.

</p><p>Content Producer: mathpol<br />Published: Jul 03, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[mathpol]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:33:44 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What is Going on in the US Financial Market]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Let's dive into what's going on in the US financial markets.</p><p>Content Producer: Jane Content- Julie Welch<br />Published: Oct 13, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Jane Content- Julie Welch]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:56:39 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Financial Intermediation]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This is a paper on financial intermediation. It describes what financial intermediaries provide for companies.</p><p>Content Producer: Tara Cellars<br />Published: Apr 30, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Tara Cellars]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:44:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Current Financial Mess Mimics 1987 Crash]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The current financial market meltdown may seem familiar to those who lived through the savings and loan bailout of the late 1980s. </p><p>Content Producer: G. Keith Evans<br />Published: Oct 01, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[G. Keith Evans]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:06:09 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[This Week World Markets What Would Louis Rukeyser Do]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This week in the financial markets around the globe a Six Flags Colossus roller coaster ride ended up with a whole lot of speculation, but very little in the way of guidance. What would Louis Rukeyser do?    </p><p>Content Producer: Mary Anne Simpson<br />Published: Mar 02, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Mary Anne Simpson]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 Mar 2007 16:14:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ A Few Keys for Personal Finance Budgeting in the Ever Shifting Markets]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>In the ever shifting financial climate the average person remains perplexed in how to approach a personal finance budget. These keys will help you build a foundation to work from. </p><p>Content Producer: Richard L. Naran<br />Published: Aug 26, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Richard L. Naran]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 26 Aug 2007 22:45:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Choose a Financial Advisor]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>When you inherit money, your decision on how to invest it will be one of the most important you ever make.  It makes sense to consider a partner to get it right.  Here's advice on what to look for--and what to avoid--while searching for that key advisor.   </p><p>Content Producer: Robert Booth<br />Published: May 04, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Resources for Those Facing Financial Turmoil]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>With everything going on in the financial markets, people need a place where they can get help. This article outlines some of the many places, where help can be sought.</p><p>Content Producer: Luis Barahona<br />Published: Jul 22, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Luis Barahona]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:13:31 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Financial Tips Understanding Stock Options Strike Price Exercise and Expiration Date ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Details on stock options in regard to key features and factors related to their exchange in financial markets.</p><p>Content Producer: A.W. Berry<br />Published: Oct 19, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[A.W. Berry]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:26:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Explain the Collapse of American Financial Markets to Your Kids]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The story of a naughty boy named Wally who gets into more trouble than he can handle when he doesn't listen to his Uncle Samuel.</p><p>Content Producer: Matt Bloom<br />Published: Oct 04, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[House Defeats 700 Billion Bailout Bill]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The US House of Representatives have defeated the $700 billion dollar financial services bailout by a 226 to 207 margin.  Democrats supported the measure 141 to 91 and Republicans opposed it 66 to 132. Chaos and acrimony has ensued.</p><p>Content Producer: Mark Whittington<br />Published: Sep 29, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Mark Whittington]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:03:48 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Stocks Fall as Government Bailout Talks Stall]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>As reported by the Associated Press, a bailout plan for the U.S. economy and its financial markets will be passed, at least that is what President Bush told Americans this morning.</p><p>Content Producer: Hally Z.<br />Published: Sep 26, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[McCain Suspends Campaign Asks Obama to Do the Same]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Today, CNN reports Senator John McCain announced that he was suspending his presidential campaign in order to deal with the crisis affecting the financial markets. He is asking Senator Barack Obama to do the same. </p><p>Content Producer: Lynda Altman<br />Published: Sep 24, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Lynda Altman]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:54:14 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[News and Financial Media Partly Responsible for Turning Minor Banking Crisis into Catastrophic Panic and Crisis]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1069710/news_and_financial_media_partly_responsible.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Remember the OJ Simpson Media Circus?  There was solid 24 hour a day coverage of the OJ trial  on every news network and program.  It was a waste of time turning on the television.  </p><p>Content Producer: Lex Loeb<br />Published: Oct 02, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Lex Loeb]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:54:15 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The 2008 Financial Crisis An Insiders Layman Explanation]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>I was asked by a friend about what was going on in the markets. The article was a quick assemblage.</p><p>Content Producer: BigCountry<br />Published: Oct 08, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[BigCountry]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:23:36 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[McCain Says We Need a New Agency to Handle Financial Crisis Wrong Answer]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Don't use our existing (and numerous) agencies more effectively and more aggressively, to save tax dollars and directly address a major financial meltdown, Senator McCain says we just need a whole new agency.</p><p>Content Producer: kelly m.<br />Published: Sep 19, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[kelly m.]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:33:05 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bailout Vote Pelosi Compromises Then Ostracizes]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The $700 billion bailout vote for United States financial markets was a narrow failure, and some folks are pointing at Nancy Pelosi</p><p>Content Producer: Michael Thompson<br />Published: Sep 30, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Michael Thompson]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:36:06 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Failed Republican Policies to Blame for Financial Collapse Energy Crisis]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Today a financial institution that existed for over 158 years splintered into a million little pieces.</p><p>Content Producer: Robert Fanney<br />Published: Sep 15, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Robert Fanney]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:55:55 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The RTC Is it Baaaak]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The federal government, in light of the current financial crisis, is considering re-establishing something like the RTC of the 1990s.  What was the Resolution Trust Corporation and what did it do?</p><p>Content Producer: Norm Schneider<br />Published: Sep 19, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Norm Schneider]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:08:38 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ric Edelman Personal Finance Tips and How I Plan to Use Them]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Ric Edelman is back in the news for his "Update Regarding the Financial Markets." He provides advice on how to handle these challenging financial times. </p><p>Content Producer: Pam Gaulin<br />Published: Sep 20, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Pam Gaulin]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 20 Sep 2008 13:08:35 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Henry Paulson Ben Bernanke Grilled by Senate Banking Committee Over Proposed 700 Billion Bailout]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Henry Paulson and Ben Bernanke were grilled by the Senate Banking Committee as to why they thought it prudent to be given $700 billion of taxpayer money to bail out failing banks, corporations, and financial institutions.  Is it really a good idea?</p><p>Content Producer: saul relative<br />Published: Sep 23, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[saul relative]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:00:58 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bloomberg How the Democrats Created the Financial Crisis]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Examining the roots of the current financial mess.</p><p>Content Producer: AC Writer<br />Published: Sep 22, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[AC Writer]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:54:28 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[McCain Temporarily Suspends Campaign Cancels Debate Calls on Obama to Do the Same]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1061369/mccain_temporarily_suspends_campaign.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Fox News dscribed McCain's campaign suspension as a "bombshell."  Will McCain and Obama both suspend their campains and cancel political ads to focus on the financial crisis - or is this just shrewd political strategy by McCain?</p><p>Content Producer: Carolyn E. Willis, Freelance Writer/Photographer<br />Published: Sep 24, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Carolyn E. Willis, Freelance Writer/Photographer]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:17:08 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Morning Gold Report Unlimited Money ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The G7 met over the weekend with the hope of re-instilling confidence in global financial markets. The communiqu&#233; was the standard "we're prepared to do whatever is necessary" message.</p><p>Content Producer: Pete Grant<br />Published: Oct 13, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Pete Grant]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:15:55 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Trying Economic Times Opportunity to Reshape Financial System]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>We are not in the best of times, nor the worst of times. We are in these trying times when the shock waves of financial crisis are always reverberating in the news headlines.</p><p>Content Producer: mensab<br />Published: Nov 03, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[mensab]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:24:58 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How the Financial Crisis is Affecting Our Environment]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1155202/how_the_financial_crisis_is_affecting.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>With global markets in free-fall, governments must ditch some areas of expenditure, in order to save everything else that we hold dear. But how to choose what's least important, most disposable, and easiest to chuck overboard?</p><p>Content Producer: Linda Hayes<br />Published: Nov 06, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Linda Hayes]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:05:24 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[8 Steps to Get Out of Debt Quickly]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1164882/8_steps_to_get_out_of_debt_quickly.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>With the financial markets in turmoil and foreclosures higher than they have ever been in history, debt elimination has become the attention of many families.  </p><p>Content Producer: Keith Rowland<br />Published: Nov 05, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Keith Rowland]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:28:43 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Sample Financial Planning Notebook and Diary]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Includes: Goals, Personal Financial Statements and Budgeting, Cash Management, Auto and Housing Decisions, Credit and Debt Management, Insurance Planning, Investment Planning, Tax Planning, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, & Wills.</p><p>Content Producer: Daniel Montz<br />Published: Oct 31, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Daniel Montz]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:00:14 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How the Bush Administration Created the Financial Crisis and Panic of 2008]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1037154/how_the_bush_administration_created.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The standard theory for the financial crisis and meltdown of 2008 is that it was all caused by a housing bubble. That theory later in 2008 became what George Soros called the "unwinding of a super bubble, which included commodities and financial derivatives.</p><p>Content Producer: Lex Loeb<br />Published: Sep 19, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Lex Loeb]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:46:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Obamas Big Challenge Tiding the American Financial Crisis]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Two wars, a planet in peril, the worst financial crisis in a century. The focus of this article is the last item
on the above list. This article offers the solution to the promise that Obama has extended to all Americans - A safer economic future.</p><p>Content Producer: SaM<br />Published: Nov 09, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[SaM]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:37:38 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[World Stock Markets Continue to Decline Australia Hits Fouryear Low While Tokyos Nikkei 225 at Lowest Level Since 1982]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>World stock markets tumbled on Monday</p><p>Content Producer: JON HOPWOOD<br />Published: Oct 27, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[JON HOPWOOD]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:34:08 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Managing Financial Risk in a Multinational Context]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Critically reviewing what has been written about the methods used by General Motors to mitigate the financial risks of operating in a multinational context, it is evident that the organization has made some positive and negative choices. </p><p>Content Producer: Jacon Wyans<br />Published: Oct 22, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Jacon Wyans]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:04:47 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Domino Effect How Did the US Financial Crisis Become a Global Epidemic ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This paper attempts to explain the inter linkages between the US markets with global markets which were responsible for the spread of the US financial crisis to other parts of the world.</p><p>Content Producer: SaM<br />Published: Oct 13, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[SaM]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:11:19 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Postmortem of the Financial Crisis in USA]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>How the financial crisis in the USA unfolded.</p><p>Content Producer: Gopal Krishnan<br />Published: Oct 15, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Gopal Krishnan]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:58:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Financial Furor Worldwide Bailout Worldwide Interest Rate Cuts and Snide Laughter]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>More bailouts are occurring world-wide for the failing financial sector, and global interest rates have also been cut.  Who benefits?</p><p>Content Producer: Raymond Alexander  Kukkee<br />Published: Oct 09, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Raymond Alexander  Kukkee]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:06:07 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What You Can Do to Stay Healthy During a Recession]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>As recession fears send our financial markets through a rollercoaster, there are a few things you may want to add to your  "To Do"  list regarding health care and insurance.  Read through these tips to stay informed and remain healthy.</p><p>Content Producer: Gina M. Pujols<br />Published: Oct 21, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Gina M. Pujols]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:55:50 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Glenn Beck]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>While our leaders in Washington, along with their lobbyist friends, were damaging our economy, people like Glenn Beck and Ron Paul were predicting economic collapse and financial crisis.  </p><p>Content Producer: J. Michael Warner<br />Published: Oct 16, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[J. Michael Warner]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:18:31 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Deregulation Not to Blame for Financial Crisis According to Bush Policy Institute Spokesman]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>In a recent opinion article published in Bloomberg, Peter J. Wallison asserts that 'deregulation is not to blame' for the current financial crisis.</p><p>Content Producer: Robert Fanney<br />Published: Sep 30, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Robert Fanney]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:32:46 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Understanding Foreign Exchange Markets]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Provides a broad overview of the foreign exchange markets and a history of the gold standard. </p><p>Content Producer: Johnny Waltz<br />Published: Sep 23, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[My Picks for the Ten Best Financial AC Content Producer Articles of 2006]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>AC content producers are a savvy bunch. This is my way of recognizing those who have helped me plan my financial 2007 future. </p><p>Content Producer: Brenda Keener<br />Published: Jan 12, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[One Way to Earn an Unlimited Income Trading is a Skill You Can Learn that Will Last a Lifetime ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>You can learn to become a trader in the financial markets.  Starting out slow and building your account with small trades is the proper method.  Learn to take money out of the markets with smaller consistent gains.</p><p>Content Producer: Thomas Majewski<br />Published: Dec 10, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Thomas Majewski]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 10 Dec 2006 20:26:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Researchers Prosperity Can Encourage Financial Fraud]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>In a new report published in the Review of Financial Studies, scientists posit that fraud by companies and firms is most likely to occur during times of prosperity and growth. </p><p>Content Producer: Jorge M. Rivas<br />Published: Jul 17, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Jorge M. Rivas]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Jul 2007 13:40:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Financial Tips Investment Warren Buffett Style]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>An overview and reflection of Buffett's criteria for investing according to himself and financial analyst's assessment of Buffett's fiscal discipline.</p><p>Content Producer: A.W. Berry<br />Published: Sep 09, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[A.W. Berry]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 09 Sep 2007 15:40:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[African Financial Systems World Bank Partnership Aims for Growth]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The World Bank partnering with Germany and the African Development Bank launched a new action plan having as its objective the strengthening of the financial system in Africa and that is the fulfillment commitments endorsed at the G8 summit in Heiligendamm, Germany.</p><p>Content Producer: Codie Leonsch Hartwig<br />Published: Oct 23, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Codie Leonsch Hartwig]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:41:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Standard Poors Says Worlds Developed and Emerging Markets Fell in August]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>"World equity markets were rattled by concern over liquidity in August, as the anxiety over the U.S. housing market proved that all markets are connected."</p><p>Content Producer: Brant McLaughlin<br />Published: Sep 12, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Brant McLaughlin]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:10:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Foreclosure Fires Fueling Failing Financials]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Alex Gabor's precient predictions on financial stocks is making over seas investors very happy!</p><p>Content Producer: Alex S. Gabor<br />Published: Sep 11, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Alex S. Gabor]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:06:34 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Interview with Mike Smith Financial Advisor Advanced Financial Strategies]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Mike is a of Brigham Young University and veteran of both the high tech (Compaq and Dell) and Wall Street (Bankers Trust - now Deutsche Bank) worlds, Michael now spends his time working with school districts, Universities, and Seniors.</p><p>Content Producer: Mari Johnson<br />Published: Nov 17, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Mari Johnson]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:11:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ethical and Legal Obligations of Financial Reporting]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Financial reporting is a process that has been under a great deal of scrutiny currently.</p><p>Content Producer: Zane Ewton<br />Published: May 31, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Zane Ewton]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 31 May 2006 01:25:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A New Model for Financial Security for Retirement]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/12319/a_new_model_for_financial_security.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Traditional financial planning activity has centered around an accumulation model, however the fundamental factors which once allowed this approach to work for most people have already changed and are continuing to do so rapidly.</p><p>Content Producer: Steve Millington<br />Published: Oct 24, 2005</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Steve Millington]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 24 Oct 2005 18:14:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Looking to Start a Home Based Business]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Talks about starting a trading business.  Offers numerous resources to explore.  Gives advice and guidance.</p><p>Content Producer: Thomas Majewski<br />Published: Aug 24, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Thomas Majewski]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 24 Aug 2006 16:08:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Financial Accounting Standards for Disclosing Pension Funds]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>FASB establishes & improves financial accounting guidelines. The SEC designates FASB for accounting standards for public companies. FASB enacted new defined benefit pension & postretirement accounting rules.</p><p>Content Producer: travels<br />Published: Oct 06, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[travels]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 06 Oct 2006 15:49:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Financial Services and the Small Investor]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This article discusses the financial services industry and the impact on the small investory.</p><p>Content Producer: Thea Mann<br />Published: Oct 12, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Thea Mann]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Oct 2006 08:32:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Determining the Worlds Most Common Currency]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>A discussion of global currencies and which ones have the most circulation, leverage and volume in global financial markets.</p><p>Content Producer: A.W. Berry<br />Published: Nov 07, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[A.W. Berry]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:07:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Indian Stock Markets Have Almost Doubled in Last Year]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Indian stock markets have been on a ride for quite some time. Last year the sensex was around 6000 or so levels, and this year it has already crossed 13000 levels. And the experts are saying that 14000 levels are not far away.</p><p>Content Producer: Monty<br />Published: Dec 06, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Monty]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 06 Dec 2006 13:58:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Functions of Foreign Exchange Markets and the Gold Standard]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>To appreciate the functions of the foreign exchange market and understand the concepts of the gold standard, this paper summarizes and investigates roles of foreign exchange markets and the gold standard.</p><p>Content Producer: SeaZone<br />Published: May 19, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Financial Advisors Why They Should Be Your New Best Friend]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>You may want to buy your financial advisor a cup of coffee, or take him/her out to dinner!  The substantial amount of money that you could make or you ability to safeguard your loses by incorporating a financial advisor, is no laughing matter.</p><p>Content Producer: parrothead<br />Published: Apr 17, 2008</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[parrothead]]></author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:16:06 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Is Buying Vacation Property a Positive Financial Choice for You]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Buying vacation property is not the foolproof investment that it once was with markets ever changing. However, depending on your situation, it may still be a good decision.  </p><p>Content Producer: Veronica Davis<br />Published: May 20, 2008</p>]]></description>
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