Uncommon Money News (Vol. 25)


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!

I also wanted to thank all of you who are voting for articles from this site on social bookmarketing sites such as stumbleupon, reddit, delicious, and propeller. Together, we are spreading the word about the importance of financial literacy. I appreciate your help so much! Thanks.

Investing

Great Illustration of Investing Habits: the real reason for subpar returns (must see!)

Men Save More Than Women (here’s how to bridge the gap)

Entertainment Money News

The Unstoppable Dark Knight is Atop the Box Office for the Fourth Consecutive Week

Mary J Blige Being sued for 2 million for music theft

Donald Trump Suing Ex-Lawyer for $10 million for Unauthorized Use of his Name

Paris Hilton Being Sued For $75,000 Not Promoting Movie

David Hasselhoff 10,000 sq ft home on sell for $5.86 million

Disney Star Vanessa Hudgens being sued for $5 million dollars


Economy

Obama: Seniors Making Under $50,000 Shall Not Pay Income Tax

Foreclosed Home Goes on Sale for $1 and still takes 19 days to sell

Business
CVS/Caremark Buys Long Drugs for $2.7 billion dollars

Chrysler to invest 1.6 billion in Detroit Plant for More Fuel-efficient Vehicles (also check out Stupid, Gas-Guzzling SUVs)

Since Kraft Keeps on Raising Food Prices, their 2nd quarter profits rise 4% (this articles details why your grocery bill is increasing again)

Offbeat Money News
Victoria Olsteen, Wife of Mega-Preacher Joel Olsteen, is being sued by flight attendant for 10% of her net worth

McDonalds Charges More for Sweet Tea With Anything Less Than A Full Cup Of Ice

25 Well-Paying Jobs That Most People Overlook (and why)

Wall Street Journal Columnist Argues that College is a Waste of Time for Most People