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Defaulting on Private Vs. Federal Student Loans

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Michael Schreiber) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:39:31 EDT

There's a layer of confusion when it comes to student loans in default: the difference between Federal student loans, which are guaranteed by the government, and private loans, which can carry higher interest rates and offer fewer borrower protections.

Contributor: Michael Schreiber
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Applied Managerial Decision-Making: Alternative and Null Hypothesis to Senior Managers at Widge Corp

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Joseph Sanders) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:31:08 EDT

The purpose of this memorandum is to give some insight on alternative and null hypothesis to senior managers at Widge Corp. and how these two things relate to our use of snack foods and the accumulation sales by doing so.

Contributor: Joseph Sanders
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making: Action Plans

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Joseph Sanders) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:29:29 EDT

There are issues here at ECG that can have a grave impact on our relationship not only with our customers, but with our industry status as well.

Contributor: Joseph Sanders
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Applied Managerial Decision-Making: Regression Models

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Joseph Sanders) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:28:10 EDT

I will be explaining what type of regression model will and can be used in order to make this a good transition and help to increase our monthly forecast of sales preferably in the next year.

Contributor: Joseph Sanders
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making: Sample Memo

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Joseph Sanders) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:26:34 EDT

There are numerous differences between a leader and a manager. For instance, a leader basically is a motivator and wants to help the company or organization achieve its goals. I will differentiate between the two in this memorandum.

Contributor: Joseph Sanders
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Applied Managerial Decision-Making: Sample Memo

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Joseph Sanders) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:24:50 EDT

The purpose of this memorandum is to bring attention to the newest software that Company W is testing out.

Contributor: Joseph Sanders
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Applied Managerial Decision-Making: Frequency Distribution

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Joseph Sanders) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:23:43 EDT

Methodologies and applications that relate to the different levels of measurement, central tendency, dispersion, and some other key statistical metrics in regards to data that was attained from the AMA website for zip code 60614 out of Illinois.

Contributor: Joseph Sanders
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Applied Managerial Decision-Making: Data Aggregation

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Joseph Sanders) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:22:38 EDT

The purpose of this paper is to shed some light in regards to Widgecorp, Inc. in relation to figuring out what methods could be used to reduce the data aggregation so that it shows what underlying patterns and parameters that this data consists of.

Contributor: Joseph Sanders
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Five Mistakes that Cost Me Dearly

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Satchel Ford) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:22:07 EDT

It is frustrating to work so hard to save $25 only to have it wasted on an unintended fee or purchase that you could have prevented. I have made several financial mistakes that cost me thousands of dollars. Here a few of them that I hope you avoid.

Contributor: Satchel Ford
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Applied Managerial Decision-Making

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Joseph Sanders) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:20:50 EDT

Discusses the different types of probability distributions and how it is that we would perceive to apply the different distributions (i.e. discrete and continuous) probabilities.

Contributor: Joseph Sanders
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Citibank Issues Customers Inflated Form 1099s

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Morris Armstrong) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:09:47 EDT

Citigroup may find itself in a PR nightmare as politicians and lawyers question how they could issue tax forms in exchange for miles, and inflate the value of each mile by nearly double!

Contributor: Morris Armstrong
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Bank of America to Man from Prosperity -- You're Dead to Me

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Angela Woods) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:46:07 EDT

Arthur Livingston of Prosperity, SC is alive and well. But Bank of America declared him dead. He's been in limbo for over three months.

Contributor: Angela Woods
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Citibank Bill-Pay App Bug Charges Twice -- and Many Customers Never Knew

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Richard Price) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:43:52 EDT

Many Citibank customers who use an iPad App were paying their bills twice thanks to a bug in the software. Unfortunately, many did not notice till months later when the bank notified them.

Contributor: Richard Price
Published: Feb 10, 2012

When it Comes to Your Money, the Little Things Really Count

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bill Stanley, the Money Coach) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:37:08 EDT

Little things often matter more than big things when it comes to your family budget. Change your routine and see how it changes your money picture.

Contributor: Bill Stanley, the Money Coach
Published: Feb 10, 2012

What Happens when Your Country Goes Bad

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Bob aka The Safe Investor) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:27:05 EDT

There is something to be learned and taken to heart from history, overly trusting others, even your own government, can be fatal. The more trust you place in something other than yourself, the more risk you are personally accepting.

Contributor: Bob aka The Safe Investor
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Why Companies Use Derivatives for Hedging Currency Risks

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Nelly Naneva) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:24:43 EDT

One effective and generally accepted method for this type of risk management is the use of derivative financial instruments (derivatives) such as futures, forwards, options and swaps.

Contributor: Nelly Naneva
Published: Feb 09, 2012

Patriots Legacy Not Affected by Super Bowl XLVI Loss

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Zach Baru) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:46:03 EDT

Despite the Patriots' second consecutive Super Bowl loss to the New York Giants, the franchise continues to carry on a strong legacy.

Contributor: Zach Baru
Published: Feb 09, 2012

Pinterest: The Facebook for Businesses

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Janoa Taylor) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:09:28 EDT

Just like Facebook, Pinterest has landed itself in hot water with users over security issues, but should this keep you from advertising your goods on it? Or does it help you sell your products?

Contributor: Janoa Taylor
Published: Feb 09, 2012

Welcome Back to Illinois! Here Are Your New Costs

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (K. W. Calhoun) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:06:05 EDT

Here are the three big items we’ve stumbled across already (one of which came only minutes into our entering the state) in what has been just our first week back.

Contributor: K. W. Calhoun
Published: Feb 09, 2012

IMF's Cottarelli Warns Austerity May Hinder Growth in 2012

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Eric Bauer) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:03:14 EDT

IMF Director of Fiscal Affairs Carlo Cottarelli fears some nations may be implementing austerity measures in haste without keeping an eye towards growth.

Contributor: Eric Bauer
Published: Feb 09, 2012