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Interesting articles to read for February 3, 2009

February 3rd, 2009

Some interesting articles to read:

Obama is going to require banks to boost lending to consumers and companies if they receive bailout money. Maybe he’ll tell them who they must loan to as well.

Eric Holder was confirmed as head of Justice Department.

Obama is standing by his choice of Tom Daschle as secretary of Health and Human Services, despite the fact that he is a tax cheat. More Change You Can Believe In.

Chris Dodd decided that now would be a good time for him to finally release the documents pertaining to his Countrywide mortgages. Why? Because the media is hammering him.

Barack Obama is going to have a little face-to-face time with Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez.

A liberal talk station in Washington DC called OBAMA 1260 has already kicked the bucket. Awww … too bad. Another failed left-wing talk station. What a surprise.

So who were the House Democrats that voted against the economic stimulus bill? You may not be surprised to hear that most of them come from districts that supported John McCain for president.

Is another liberal activist group going to receive $90 million in the form of economic stimulus?

We have a story about someone being offended! In Great Britain, a cricket team can’t name itself “the Crusaders” …in case it offends Muslims and Jews.

Apparently Barack Obama is replacing “Hail to the Chief” with some less official music choices. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says, “He’s not a ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ kind of guy.” More Change.

The mother of octuplets is being offered book deals and TV show interviews. Come on folks, you’re not surprised, are you?

Experts in Australia say that the government should be able to remove fat children from their homes.

Red light cameras are used to generate more money for government. Someone in Italy took that to a new level.

Google is unveiling a program called Google Ocean that will allow you to explore shipwrecks and reefs.

And for the real news story of the day … did Barack Obama call Jessica Simpson fat?

Apparently, Joe the Plumber is now an economic advisor for the GOP. Hey, he really is a jack of all trades, isn’t he?

Clark Howard talks IRS and CEO compensation

January 27th, 2009

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clark_standing_250917 Some interesting articles from Clark Howard’s website:

New kinder, gentler IRS policies

Owing money to the IRS can be one of the most uncomfortable things in the world. But now, in a surprise move, IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman has announced new initiatives aimed to help taxpayers who are unable to make good on their tax debt because of financial hardship. Read the full story.

Executives who refuse bonuses and golden parachutes

Executive compensation is something of a sore point for Clark. In some of its more outrageous examples, you have former Home Depot CEO Bob Nardelli who received $130 million as part of his exit package. Meanwhile, Countrywide CEO Angelo Mozilo got $120 million when he exited — after playing a major role in our subprime mortgage crisis. Read the full story.

Track your mortgage with a free amortization schedule

Years ago when Clark had his first home, the mortgage was sold off by the lender, and the result was a dispute about the balance. Clark contended he owed around $3,000 less than the new servicer of his mortgage claimed. Read the full story.

Jan 26, 2009 — Ways to exit your cell phone contract

Looking to get out of your cell phone contract? CellSwapper.com and CellTradeUSA.com both offer you the chance. The type of phone you have is very important when you’re looking to swap — that is, the “hotter” your phone, the more likely someone else will want it. Read the full story.