Uncommon Money News (Vol 49)

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 am especially appreciative to stingy student for hosting the twenty-something carnival. I absolutely loved the Oscar theme. Our post Lame Defense for $18.4 Billion in Wall Street Bonuses was an Oscar Nominee :), which is a lot of fun. Thanks for spreading the word and the honor of being on your site!

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Posts of Week
If You Spent A Million Dollars A Day

FBI Investigating Subprime fraud since 2004

I bought an expensive house, My bad not yours

Tyler Perry’s Madea goes to Jail wins big at the box office

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Humorous Money News

Golden Parachutes: How Bankers Went Down

If You Spent A Million Dollars A Day (POW)

Dilbert Critique of Congress’ Hypocrisy in Auto Industry Bailout Proceeding

Business News
GM posts $9.6 billion 4Q loss

Group of Rich Americans Sues UBS to Keep Their Names Secrets (also check out UBS agrees to reveal client names… potential tax evaders)

American Express Paying customers to close their accounts

Is a McDonald’s Employee Shot On the Job Entitled to Worker’s Compensation

Thain says there was no reason to suspend Merill Lynch $4 Billion Bonuses

Socialist Sweden Won’t Bail Out GM-owned Saab

Economy
Learn about COBRA insurance

Real Estate Money News
FBI Investigating Subprime fraud since 2004 (POW)

I bought an expensive house, My bad not yours (POW)