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In Pictures: Wisconsin protest signs
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Top 10 investment trends to watch in 2011
The bull market is entering its third year, historically a time when investors grow wary. They’ll have good reason for caution in 2011, given the potential for higher interest rates, federal budget struggles, a surge in commodity prices, and the challenges corporations may find in churning out higher and higher profits. These stresses won’t necessarily end the party on Wall Street, just change it. Here are 10 investment trends to watch for in 2011:
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Top 10 senators seeking earmarks
The omnibus spending bill died Thursday in the Senate amid controversy over the practice of earmarking, or inserting funding for pet projects into legislation. Here are the senators who sought the most spending for their states, ranked by the monetary value of proposed earmarks, whether alone or with others.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 10/22
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Gallery: Governors' races: Who paid most?
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Bankruptcy jitters in Stockton. Will other cities fail?
Bankruptcy of Stockton, Calif., looms large as city enters talks with creditors. But most other troubled California municipalities are taking drastic steps to avoid bankruptcy.
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Tax VOX
Obama's cap on tax deductions: not what it seems
Some of the president's choices, including failing to help make insurance more affordable for low-wage workers, are questionable.
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Bankruptcy 'last resort' for Rhode Island city
Bankruptcy has claimed another victim - this time the entire city of Central Falls in Rhode Island. It was the last resort for the financially troubled city.
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Bankruptcy now real possibility in one Alabama county
Bankruptcy is staring one Alabama county in the face after corruption and backroom deals put the county more then $4 billion in debt.
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In Pictures: Wisconsin protest signs
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The Reformed Broker
Stop crying wolf about municipal bonds: They're (mostly) fine
Rick Ashburn of Creekside Partners dispels some myths from Meredith Whitney's controversial 'muni meltdown!' call.
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Top 10 investment trends to watch in 2011
The bull market is entering its third year, historically a time when investors grow wary. They’ll have good reason for caution in 2011, given the potential for higher interest rates, federal budget struggles, a surge in commodity prices, and the challenges corporations may find in churning out higher and higher profits. These stresses won’t necessarily end the party on Wall Street, just change it. Here are 10 investment trends to watch for in 2011:
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Top 10 senators seeking earmarks
The omnibus spending bill died Thursday in the Senate amid controversy over the practice of earmarking, or inserting funding for pet projects into legislation. Here are the senators who sought the most spending for their states, ranked by the monetary value of proposed earmarks, whether alone or with others.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 10/22
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Gallery: Governors' races: Who paid most?
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Pennsylvania's state capital considers filing for bankruptcy
Harrisburg, Pa., is debating whether to declare Chapter 9 bankruptcy. As cities struggle to balance their budgets, more may consider the option.
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Did Larry Langford bet Birmingham's future on Wall Street scheme?
Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford is charged with money laundering and bribery. No-bid bond financing schemes have led to billions of lost taxpayer dollars across the US.
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Did Birmingham mayor bet city's future on a Wall Street scheme?
Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford has been charged with money laundering and bribery. No-bid bond financing schemes have led to billions of lost taxpayer dollars across the US.
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City budgets set to get worse, 'tough decisions' ahead
The National League of Cities report released Tuesday suggests cities will have to get more innovative – perhaps privatizing important municipal functions.
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Alabama county lays off 1 in 4 workers after bond fiasco
Jefferson County risks becoming the largest local-government bankruptcy in recent US history.
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For bankrupt California cities, budget deal is last straw
Cities in distress are pushing back against the deal, which would take more than $4 billion from local governments to help close the state budget deficit.
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The new bond in town
Unexpected demand has transformed Build America Bonds, an obscure component of the stimulus into the hottest bond since Daniel Craig.
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Financial Q&A: Protect your principal when money is tight
Submit your questions to Steve Dinnen at: money@csmonitor.com
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Municipal bonds: an investment with civic pride
Muni issues grow in turbulent times, offering higher yields.
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How to build a rock-solid ethical portfolio in uncertain times
Think cash, CDs, and government bonds, for a start.
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As civic woes pile up, San Diego loses its usual cool
Budget cuts, lawsuits, and worsening services are fraying tempers in the run-up to mayoral elections.
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As civic woes pile up, San Diego loses its usual cool
Budget cuts, lawsuits, and worsening services are fraying tempers in the run-up to mayoral elections.
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Mortgage crisis fallout spreads to 'muni market'
Investors are wary of insurance guarantees for some bonds issued by cities to fund capital projects.
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