NYPD Nabs Lone Wolf

The NYPD’s Intelligence Division arrested a man on Saturday (November 19th) accused of plotting to bomb post offices and police headquarters in New York City, as well as American troops returning home. Jose Pimentel of Manhattan was formally described by Mayor Bloomberg at a Sunday news conference as a “27 year-old Al-Qaida sympathizer ...

Obama Calls for Tax Credits for Unemployed Veterans

Calling on all members of Congress to put the country ahead of politics, President Obama called for action to help unemployed and injured Veterans land jobs during the difficult economy.  This call comes in light of recent battles over the passage of a jobs bill to help American workers through the difficult employment market. Obama ...

Payroll Tax Cut May Not Be Extended

Republicans, who have already blocked much of President Obama's $447 billion jobs creation bill, may now be moving towards not extending the payroll tax cut as it expires at the end of the year.  Extension of the payroll tax cuts was a major part of the jobs creation bill which would not require additional direct spending.  Senator ...

France to Increase Tax, Cut Budget During Financial Difficulty

With the European financial crisis creating havoc among Euro Zone member's economy, France has been forced to re-tool their budget in light of an unbalanced budget.  President Nicolas Sarkozy has been forced to raise about $65 billion Euros over the next 5 years in order to fill the gap.  At the same time, France has had to cut their ...

Probate Courts Declare “Incapacitation” More Than Ever

Across the country, many seniors entering their later years are being declared incapacitated, which requires that they are assigned a guardian who will oversee their finances and make all legal decisions affected the senior.  At the same time, many fear the increase in incapacitation declarations will lead to further abuse and mismanagement ...

African Woman Fights for Equal Inheritance Rights

Philani Moyo, a 27 year old woman from Zimbabwe, is fighting the traditional customs of inheritance, as she tries to stay in her childhood home.  Her parents purchased the home, however both have since died, leaving Philani and her two sisters to reside in the home.  However, members of her paternal family are trying to get the sisters ...

Real Estate Company Refuses to Sell Home of the “Octomom”

Nadya Suleman, who became infamous for her multiple pregnancies using in vitro fertilization, attempted to have a local real estate company handle the sale of her home.  However, the company has refused, stating it does not want to be associated with her.    Atlantic and Pacific Real Estate, located in La Habra, California, ...

European Finance Leaders Meet to Avoid Euro Zone Debt Crisis

In an emergency meeting to decide how to deal with an impending Greek default, Euro Zone leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss the possibility of a bailout to keep the Euro afloat and the European Union intact.  The Greek problem has recently been exacerbated by referendums and protests indicating Greek citizens are no longer willing ...

Emerging Market Investors Face Losses Among Worldwide Fears

The emerging markets of the BRIC nations lead many to favor investing in their economies, as it was believed Brazil, Russia, India, and China were ready to join the major economies of the world.  While such held true, recent turmoil in the world markets has rocked the financial security of such investments.  This year has been especially ...

New “Apps” Make Personal Finance a Breeze

As many people have struggled to get their personal finance in order, especially as they seek the newest and expensive 'must haves', these same expensive pieces of technology now offer help in getting their user's books in order.  Now, Ipad, smart phone, and tablet users have a host of news applications that can help them do everything ...

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