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Nonprofits in a faltering economy
I am a social worker, not an economist, and what I know is this: The stock market is in free fall, financial organizations are being bailed out and the Detroit automakers may yet get financial help from Washington. But what about those of us in the...Tags: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Automotive Equipment, Government, Financially Distressed Companies, Family
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It will be a lean year for giving gifts
Sentinel Staff WriterSmall-business owners who are giving gifts to their clients this year have cut their budgets and are making personal sacrifices to pull it off, according to a survey by American Express Co. Holiday-gift budgets have fallen to an average of $457 this year...Tags: Citigroup Incorporated, The White House, Office Depot Inc., Small Businesses
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Giving clients gifts in a tough economy
jherzlich@aol.comYou want to recognize clients with gifts this holiday season but may not be able to spread as much holiday cheer as years past due to the tight economy. That doesn't mean, though, that you can't make a good impression, say experts. If you plan ahead and...Tags: Advertising, Sales, Charity, Babylon (Babylon, New York), Government
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Ex-Pastor Leaves Her With Debt
Audelia Wilson helped start the True Life Ministry Pentecostal church in the basement of her Hartford home more than 20 years ago. Unfortunately, she was also intimately involved in the dissolution of her beloved church this year. She says she was...Tags: Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut), Social Security, Wages and Pensions, Lawyers, Wethersfield
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Cada vez hay más gente sin trabajo
EL SENTINELEl nivel de desempleo en la Florida ha llegado a 7 por ciento, su nivel más alto en 15 años, informaron las autoridades al tiempo que el presidente George W. Bush anunciaba la extensión de los beneficios de desempleo hasta 13 semanas para aliviar la carga...Tags: George Bush, Office Depot Inc., Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Wachovia Corp., FPL Group
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Buffett's banking bets right on the money
Bloomberg NewsBloomberg News Billionaire Warren Buffett's decision to increase his stake in financial companies, including Wells Fargo & Co. and U.S. Bancorp, and avoid subprime lenders is paying off for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Berkshire's bank-related investments...Tags: U.S. Bancorp, Bears Stearns Cos., Wells Fargo & Co., Warren Buffett, New York Times
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FDIC is expediting bank charter process to allow non-banks to bid for troubled banks
AP Business WriterNEW YORK (AP) _ Non-banks will soon be able to bid for banks on the verge of collapse — a change that should not only keep more troubled banks from failing, but also benefit companies looking to get funding through deposits and the government....Tags: Citigroup Incorporated, Charlotte, Berkeley (Alameda, California), Wells Fargo & Co., Wachovia Corp.
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Bullish about Buffett
Special to The Baltimore SunThe Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life By Alice Schroeder Bantam Books / 960 pages / $35 When he was 21 and "people weren't listening," Warren Buffett says, half in jest, he gave his best financial advice. Now he can say "the dumbest...Tags: Washington Post Company, Charity, Financial Planning, GEICO, Warren Buffett
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How to book hotels on a budget
The Associated PressWhen the economy was booming, many hotel companies began building new properties. Some of those are opening now, resulting in a 2.5% increase in hotel room supply this year, just as demand is dropping by around 1% or more, according to Jan Freitag of...Tags: Credit and Debt, Consumers, New York University, Hotels and Accommodations, JetBlue
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Black Friday at Long Island malls
Special to NewsdayA look at what Long Island's major shopping malls have planned for Black Friday, sorted by opening times. TANGER FACTOR OUTLETS West Main Street, Riverhead 631-369-7232 or 152 the Arches Circle, Deer Park 631-667-0600 tangeroutlet.com Opening time:...Tags: Gifts, Huntington (Hungtington, New York), IKEA, Sony Corp., American Eagle Outfitters Incorporated
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Three ways to book hotels - on a budget
Associated Press Travel EditorWhen the economy was booming, many hotel companies began building new properties. Some of those are opening now, resulting in a 2.5 percent increase in hotel room supply as demand is dropping by 1 percent or more, according to Jan Freitag of Smith...Tags: Credit and Debt, New York University, Hotels and Accommodations, Personal Service, JetBlue
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Napolitano political action committee doled out thousands to congressional candidates
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, President-elect Barack Obama's top pick for Homeland Security secretary, heads a fundraising committee that collected thousands of dollars from special interests and gave money to Democratic House campaigns...Tags: Nuclear Power, Caves and Caverns, National Security, Local Elections, Union Pacific Corporation
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