5 Reasons You Should Consider a Roth IRA
When it comes to opening an individual retirement account, should you go with a traditional IRA or a Roth? Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs have their own unique benefits, but new rules in 2010 allow…
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Drivers, cars are ill-equipped when panic sets in
DETROIT — You’re driving down the highway and suddenly your car starts accelerating on its own. Knuckles white, going from 60 to 90 miles an hour in a couple of seconds, you do what comes…
Marja: Operation Moshtarak Tests Obama’s Afghan War Plan
U.S. and allied commanders in Afghanistan are preparing for the biggest battle of the eight-year war, knowing that its outcome will reveal the chances of success for President Obama’s revamped Afghan strategy. About 20,000 U.S.,…
Forget the Mortgage, I’m Paying My Credit Card Bill
Amid high unemployment and sliding home prices, a growing number of struggling consumers are doing what was once considered unthinkable: paying their credit card bills instead of their mortgages. A recent study developed by TransUnion…
Why olive oil is bad for your stir-fry
We all know that certain oils are healthier than others, but your oil health goes beyond just the type. The health of your oil can be related to how you use it too. Each type…
How a Bill Doesn’t Become a Law
Eight ways to fix the Senate–and why they won’t happen. Calls for Senate reform peaked over the weekend after Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., put a “blanket hold” on more than 70 Obama nominees, not out…
Indonesia’s 2022 World Cup bid in severe doubt
Indonesia’s hopes of hosting the 2022 World Cup are in doubt with the country’s government yet to declare their support for the bid. Prospective hosts for the tournament must provide FIFA with a letter of…
Senate Republicans Block Obama Labor Board Pick
Senate Republicans have succeeded in blocking President Barack Obama’s choice of a union lawyer for the National Labor Relations Board. The 52-33 vote to move forward with the nomination of Craig Becker fell short of…
How Health Overhaul Would Affect The Uninsured
As Democrats have pushed for a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s health system, much of their plans and rhetoric have focused on providing coverage for America’s uninsured. Although that effort stalled following Massachusetts Republican Scott…
The Least-Trusted Banks in America
Customers of the biggest banks in the United States are the least likely to believe their financial institution does what’s best for them as opposed to what’s best for the bottom line, according to a…
Naga Gemparkan Warga Kubar
MASYARAKAT Kutai Barat (Kubar), khususnya warga Mahakam Ulu digemparkan kemunculan sepasang ular raksasa sebesar drum atau berdiameter sekitar 60 sentimeter, dengan panjang sekitar 40 meter. Ular raksasa itu terlihat meliuk di permukaan air di Riam…
Obama’s Indonesia Visit Hailed
JAKARTA – INDONESIA’S largest Muslim organisation has welcomed President Barack Obama’s visit next month as helping to improve relations between the United States and the Islamic world. ‘Mr Obama’s visit is good for Indonesia because…
Palin Blasts Democrats In Tea Party Speech
Nashville, Tennessee — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin drew many standing ovations from a friendly crowd Saturday night as she blasted Washington Democrats and the Obama administration in a keynote speech for what was billed…
Indonesia Bans Buffalo After Protest Hurts President
JAKARTA – Indonesia said Thursday it will enforce a ban on buffalo at street protests after President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono expressed his hurt at being compared to one of the bucolic beasts. Yudhoyono confirmed his…
Dahlan Iskan Dirut Baru PLN
Jakarta – Pemerintah telah menetapkan nama-nama baru dalam jajaran direksi PT PLN (persero). Jabatan Dirut akan dijabat Dahlan Iskan, sementara Wakil Dirut akan dihapuskan. Total anggota Direksi PLN terdiri dari 10 orang, termasuk Dirut. Mereka…
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