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The History of the Diamond Trade

September 2, 2009 / Joshua Ritchie

Diamonds are one of the world’s most sought-after natural resources. Used to signify wedding vows, fuel guerrilla revolutions and awe all in their presence, diamonds have been cherished and esteemed by mankind for centuries. It’s not surprising then to learn that diamonds have been competitively traded on the world market for centuries. How then did this most lucrative of business’s actually begin?

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Trends

The New Auto Industry Breakdown

September 2, 2009 / WallStats.com

It’s been a rocky road for the Big 3 automakers as they’ve struggled for survival and relevance in a down economy. In the biggest auto industry shakeup in 30 years, existing companies have been re-organized, torn apart, or sold off,...

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MintLife Nominated for OMMA Award

September 1, 2009 / Mint

A star is born. MintLife, our still new online magazine devoted to helping you manage your money and understand the economy is a finalist in the OMMA Awards for Web Site Excellence and your voice counts. Vote for us!

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Investing Advice

Invest in Gold Without Getting Scammed

August 31, 2009 / Ana Gonzalez Ribeiro

Investing in gold and other precious metals is one of the best ways to maintain your footing in an otherwise unstable economy. But while gold, silver, platinum (and their lesser known cousins ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, and iridium) have maintained their status as solid investments, you need to be wary of unscrupulous dealers and the many scams they perpetrate on unsuspecting investors.

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How To

3 Dangers of Conventional Budgeting

August 28, 2009 / Michael B. Rubin

If you really want to save more than you earn, the conventional wisdom says you’re gonna need a budget. It’s only by seeing where your money goes and figuring out where you can cut back that you’ll be able to get your financial act together. But conventional budgeting is fraught with danger. Here are the three main things you should avoid.

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How Money Finds its Way Into the Economy

August 27, 2009 / Joshua Ritchie

President Obama’s stimulus bill is a reminder of how creative our government can be when injecting cash into our economy. However, many are not aware of exactly how and where the money comes and goes. The government does not simply dump billions of dollars into the system and inflation and deflation are some magical by-products — in reality, money is distributed to specific groups at specific times for specific reasons. Today we will examine some of the basic ways that our government puts money into the economy, including some specifics of the recent stimulus package.

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The Coolest Credit Cards

August 26, 2009 / Ross Crooks

Depending on how you use them, credit cards can be a tool for good or for evil. But have you ever considered that they can also be a blank canvas just dying to be filled with creative art? While most of the world’s credit cards are generic and corporate, there have been times when credit card companies have let artists’ imaginations run free. Here, in convenient slideshow format is a collection of the world’s most visually appealing credit cards.

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Saving

4 Ways Students Can Save Thousands a Year

August 26, 2009 / GE Miller

Whether you are heading to school for the first time or going back for another year, you’ll quickly have to face a sad paradox. College is expensive and students are perpetually broke. Forget tuition and room and board, the cost of textbooks, software, transportation, and just about everything else is enough to put any aspiring student into debt. It’s almost like there is a target on your back (or your wallet). Rather than sit back and let the debt pile up, try these four simple cost savings strategies to save thousands annually.

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Trends

Fork it Over

August 25, 2009 / Raj Kamal

Embed the above image on your site Budgeting help from Mint.com Americans have made their voices heard with their stomachs. The second quarter of 2009 showed increasing growth in the number of people eating out. American consumers have increased their...

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Investing Advice

Ron Conway: Investing in a Down Economy

August 24, 2009 / Ron Conway

Since the start of the new year, many people have asked me if I am going to reduce the number of investments during the down economy. I intend to do just the opposite. I feel there has never been a better time to be investing in or starting a company than the current environment. For entrepreneurs, a downturn often represents one of the best times to start a new business. Great people are often more available, there is generally less competition from other start-ups, and vendors are often open to negotiate better prices.

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The History of the Diamond Trade

The New Auto Industry Breakdown

MintLife Nominated for OMMA Award

Invest in Gold Without Getting Scammed

3 Dangers of Conventional Budgeting

How Money Finds its Way Into the Economy

The Coolest Credit Cards

4 Ways Students Can Save Thousands a Year

Fork it Over

Ron Conway: Investing in a Down Economy

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