By: Roshawn Watson
In preparing to write my posts, I often come across noteworthy and sometimes bizarre financial and business news. Below are links to some of these sites. Enjoy!
Recently, I participated in three carnivals: Carnival of Financial Planning Vol. 143 hosted by the Skilled Investor and the Money Hacks Carnival hosted by Engineer Your Finances.
Wal-Mart Makes Sharp Price Cuts
How Much Revenue Does Google Keep from AdSense?
Goldman Trying To Get SEC Charge Knocked Down To “Material Omission” Instead Of Fraud
Toys ‘R’ Us files $800 million IPO
Economy
Three American cities on the brink of broke
America’s shoppers: The retailers’ dilemma
Entertainment Money News
Michael Jackson’s Trust Lacks Trust in Kids
Dennis Hopper — Probate Battle Brewing
Which made more money: Sequel Sex and Jake Gyllenhaal?
Offbeat Money News
Study: Lots of Money Doesn’t Motivate Smart People [Vid] watch!
The poor spend 9% of income on lottery tickets; here’s why
Yakezie Round Up
Oops The World Is Comming to An End at Financial Samurai (Great discussion of the market)
Is Frugal Printing Possible at Eliminate The Muda (This is the thought process of frugal people)
19 Things The Millionaire Next Door Won’t Tell You at Len Penzo (Funny reworking of a classic)
Which Comes First Saving or Earning by Personal Finance By The Book (Think on this one)