Archive for April, 2009
Making Money off Microloans
The economic crisis has turned America into a nation of savers, but at the same time, interest rates on safe money market funds and bank accounts have plummeted. You’d be lucky to get over one percent these days.
Making over your family’s finances
Now is the time to be frugal and wise with your money. It’s not easy making over your finances, but it can be done.
Chiquita’s 1Q net income falls 26 percent
Chiquita Brands International Inc. said Thursday that its sales of bananas and packaged salads were stronger than expected in the first quarter, but the strong dollar dragged its net income down 26 percent.
MetLife posts net loss as investment income drops
MetLife Inc, the largest U.S. life insurer, posted a first-quarter loss as its investment income dropped.
Making Money On Precision Ag
If you’re not making money with precision agriculture technology, don’t blame the tools! That was the message presented to crop consultants attending the recent National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants “Focus on Precision” conference.
Report: Justice Dept. Official Violated Ethics Rules in Grant-Making
A former Justice Department grant-making administrator violated federal ethics and procurement rules in awarding hundreds of thousands of dollars in sole source contracts to ideologically favored companies and individuals, the department’s inspector general concluded today.
$1.5 Billion Request for Flu-Fighting Money Aimed at Long-Term Needs
President Obama says he is making the request for $1.5 billion in flu preparedness money “out of an abundance of caution.”
On Your Side: Making Money on YouTube
A north Dallas ninth grader has discovered her hobby has a practical payout. Advertisers are anxious to rent space on her YouTube page. FOX 4’s Steve Noviello is On Your Side with details on how the teen turned her Mac into a money-making machine.
Making Extra Money
ATKINSON, Illinois – Dr. Phil helped a couple who needed advice about making ends meet
Government spending on bottled water is money down the drain, says advocacy group
Ottawa is needlessly spending millions of tax dollars on bottled water, a leading public interest advocacy group said Wednesday as it called for the money to be spent on making sure tap water is safe and readily available.
