Uncommon Money News (Vol 24)

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!

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Economy

Jobless claims surge to highest level in 6 years

The new casaulty of the new housing bill: House-Hoppers

Entertainment Money News

Dark Knight” clears $400 million at record pace.
Batman sequel “The Dark Knight” smashed yet another Hollywood record as it cleared the $400 million domestic box office mark in 18 days, less than half the time it took “Shrek 2” to reach that milestone.

Note that the Dark Knight beat out The Mummy this past weekend thereby claiming the number 1 movie spot for the 3rd consecutive week

After Bradgelina sold the rights to their twins baby photos for a jaw-dropping $14 million, some have asked whether selling your baby photos is ethical?

However, the following article offers a much more insightful and balanced opinion (I guess you can tell which side of the fence I’m on) Pimp Your Tot: Why celebrity baby picture sales aren’t a big deal?

Hollywoods Top Paid Tweens. Hannah Montana star Miley Cirus made the list, so did Zac Efron. Who was tied for the number one spot of highest paid tweens (click here for the full story)

Offbeat Money News

10 Most Expensive Streets to Live. 5th Avenue (New York) made the list, and so did Carolwood Drive (Beverly Hills), but neither made number one. Find out which street costs an amazing

Top Colleges for Getting Rich

Convicted Pedophile Sues American Express for $4 million Claiming His Privacy was Violated