Fraud Files: LifeLock Barred From Lying to Consumers
Identity-theft protection firm LifeLock is famous for printing its CEO’s Social Security number in its ads. But the FTC has come down hard on LifeLock for making false claims in those ads, and as fraud expert Tracey Coenen explains, the company offers only the illusion of protection.
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Fraud Files: LifeLock Barred From Lying to Consumers originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:24:00.
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Gossip: Bernie Madoff Beaten — or Just Exhausted?
Bernie Madoff may or may not have been beaten in prison, and two of his former employees may be joining him there. As the Wall Street Journal continues to breathlessly report on the Ponzi King, the real news may be that the stolid newspaper is becoming a gossip rag to the Street.
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Gossip: Bernie Madoff Beaten — or Just Exhausted? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:15:00.
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Federal Investigation Indicates Driver Error in Runaway Prius Accident
The driver of a runaway Prius in northern New York didn’t apply the brakes, according to a statement released Thursday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Instead, the “throttle was fully open.”
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Federal Investigation Indicates Driver Error in Runaway Prius Accident originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:00:00.
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Apple Board Member, Former Auto Exec and Ex-IBM CFO Jerry York Dies at 71
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Jerome “Jerry” York, a veteran executive whose career spanned the rising and falling fortunes of the U.S. auto and technology industries, died Thursday in Pontiac, Michigan. He was 71 years old.
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American Cars Accelerate Toward Top of Latest Reliability Survey
After the recent rash of auto recalls, Americans are more concerned than ever about the quality of their cars. J.D. Power’s latest rankings show domestic brands Ford and GM continue to make headway as they decrease the number of problems in their vehicles.
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American Cars Accelerate Toward Top of Latest Reliability Survey originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:40:00.
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Leading Economic Indicators Rose Again in February
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The outlook for the U.S. economy continues to look up: February’s Index of Leading Economic Indicators and Philly Fed Survey both reflect an economy in expansion mode. “The indicators point to a slow recovery this summer” said economist Ken Goldstein.
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Barnes & Noble CEO Steve Riggio Steps Down
CEO Steve Riggio is stepping down, though he’ll remain vice chairman and stay “actively involved.” Taking over as CEO is William Lynch, who has been leading B&N’s e-commerce efforts. And Mitchell Kipper will become CEO of B&N’s retail group.
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Nike Earnings Call: Sponsor Keeps Silent on Tiger’s Return
Amid a flurry of chatter about Tiger Wood’s expected comeback, one of his prime sponsors, Nike, remained conspicuously silent on the subject during its earnings call Wednesday.
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Living in Poverty: 40 Million Americans, Including Children and Working Poor
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Poverty is growing in the recession, with nearly 40 million Americans living at or below the official poverty level in 2008. That figure includes more than 14 million children and a growing class of “working poor.”
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Why Don’t More Women Make Billions?
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The dearth of females on the Forbes billionaires list doesn’t mean women are to be pitied for lack of opportunity, the latest wave of feminists say. Instead, since money truly doesn’t buy happiness, women who “live joyously with little money” gain personal fulfillment and enact social change.
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