Articles in the Economy Category
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I was listening to a young girl read a fairytale book featuring a Disney princess. We are all familiar with the Disney meme: And they lived happily ever after. It’s a simple storyline and fitting for the imagination of a four-year-old girl. However, at the end of her fourth book this girl asked an interesting question. She asked, “What happens after they get married?” Instinctively, this young, innocent girl knew that there is something more to the ongoing relationship between Snow White and the Prince then what the story suggested.
We …
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That’s tough to say. But while we are certainly not out of the woods yet, this sure is sweet: During the fourth quarter of 2009, the U.S. economy expanded at its fastest rate in six years. Six! The GDP–which, yes, we are pretty fired up about — just crushed it, growing by 5.7%, well above what experts were predicting. That’ll teach experts to stop predicting stuff!
Economy, Politikin »
SAN FRANCISCO — There’s an intriguing idea floating around the media: Microsoft Corp. wants to undercut Google so badly in Internet search that it might…
Economy, Lifestyle »
Food always tastes better when its presentation reflects the artistry of the chef’s imagination. I’ve been fortunate enough to see first-hand how the art of food drives the world renowned Austrian chef Wolfgang Puck.
Economy, Politikin »
Where do you go when you need a small loan but don’t think you’ll qualify for one from a bank or credit institution? You could ask your family, but doing so may ding your relationship worse than an application would ding your credit score. Or you could appeal to a stranger–and become one of a growing number of borrowers that are turning to loans provided by peer-to-peer lending institutions.
