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Toward the end of the winter of 2010, I telephoned a dear client, call her Mrs. Burke, to say hello and see about any help she might need. Her three children and I met in the sixth grade and we remain close today. Since my teens, I regularly ate at her table, slept under her roof and attended her family's functions. Mrs. Burke's love is one of life's "retainers" that one can never fully earn; but it is always a welcome privilege to try.
How are things at the pub?" I inquired. "About the same," came the faithful reply.
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Selecting the Daily News League`s 10 most fascinating people is never easy because there literally is no member of this league that isn`t interesting on some level. Still, it`s a duty I take seriously.
Before we get to the list, some former winners must be mentioned.
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One-third leaving program to modify their mortgages
The Obama administration's flagship effort to help people in danger of losing their homes is falling flat.
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Grab Guard has a pull strength of over 50 pounds, making personal items less vulnerable to the typical grab'n go theft that is not only a nuisance but becomes a threat to the security of individuals and families. Grab Guard is available in four attractive colors including lime green, blue, black and brown so it coordinates with almost anything being carried during any season. "Our personal lives are in the bags we carry, be it a purse, briefcase, diaper bag or luggage. So when I witnessed two bags being stolen while at a local restaurant, I decided to do something. That's why I created Grab Guard," said Michele Mabry McCauley. "With my kids I am always taking my eyes off my purse, diaper bag or even my briefcase, which holds my laptop and phone, and there was simply nothing out there th...
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Everything related to the mortgage and housing sector has been deemed tainted. The only bright side to the ailing US marketplace is that with the weak dollar, exports have risen to epic heights. International business is booming and has been the main crutch that has kept the nation from falling into a formal recession. Unfortunately, with both consumers and corporations over-extending themselves and capital drying up, it's prime time for repo men and collection agencies in the US. The problem with the current economic situation is that many credit managers, either because their companies are struggling and they are looking to avoid paying a collection fee or sales is overriding credit's decisions, continue to provide leeway to debtors and continue to wait before turning to help. An econ...
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MONEY MATTERS: TAX TIPS
Deduction checklist
Are you getting the most out of your deductions? If you're not, you're missing out on some potentially hef...
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THE WORKPLACE: HOLIDAY-GIVING ROUNDUP
We asked midstate businesses how they gave back to the community during the holiday season. Here are some of the...
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To get financing, you'll probably have to pledge your personal investments as collateral, so take steps to reduce the volatility in your personal investment portfolio. [...] buy stable blue-chip stocks and treasuries, and sell off investments that have higher risk levels, such as tech stocks.
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2 CENTS: ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS
Avoid lawsuits with these common-sense tips for company owners
Despite headline-grabbing jury verdicts awarding milli...
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DIDYOU KNOW? BUSINESS TRIVIA
Economic milestones
One of the most-famous department stores in America opened on March 12, 1877 - Wanamaker's, in Philad...