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A question of money: What’s the value of my Northern Rock shares

Question: I had shareholdings in Northern Rock when it was nationalised. Has the valuation of these now been settled? Related Stories Troubled times for building societies, when size matters (News Source: Belfast Telegraph - 10:53:14)

After martial law, what?

NOW THAT MARTIAL LAW HAS BEEN LIFTED, what issues remain? There are remnants of the martial law declaration that remain to be sorted out. (News Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer - 16:17:04)

Ugly, yes, but now 13-0

The New Orleans Saints are still perfect, which is all that matters. (News Source: Denver Post - 08:04:46)

Troubled times for building societies, when size matters

A few years ago a Parliamentary committee investigated the demutualisation of several building societies. Related Stories A question of money: What’s the value of my Northern Rock shares (News Source: Belfast Telegraph - 10:53:24)

Troubled times for building societies, when size matters

A few years ago a Parliamentary committee investigated the demutualisation of several building societies. Related Stories As banks win on charges, are free accounts on the way out? A question of money: ISA Allowances Want financial advice? Don’t get conned by bogus brokers A question of money: Banking hassle over my house in Donegal A question of money: What’s the value of my Northern Rock shares (News Source: Belfast Telegraph - 10:46:12)

What should Woods do now? Maybe a ‘60 Minutes’ interview

Since Tiger Woods’ alleged extramarital affairs surfaced just after Thanksgiving, advertisers have refrained from airing TV ads featuring his endorsements, according to The Nielsen Co. media tracking firm. (News Source: McClatchy Washington Bureau - 19:31:08)

Colts say let’s keep playing

OK, now what? With everything wrapped up except presents under the Christmas tree, what’s next for the Indianapolis Colts as they head into the final three games of the regular season? (News Source: The Indianapolis Star - 06:39:12)

MarksJarvis: What you can do now to cut ‘09 taxes

MarksJarvis on Money: There has been little normalcy in financial matters the last couple of years, and so the measures you take before the end of this year to cut taxes might also need to be adapted to the changing times. This may actually be the year to take more income. (News Source: Chicago Tribune - 17:42:23)

Savvy parents teaching, modeling sound practices in money matters

What and when to teach kids about money is a conversation taking center stage as adults’ financial illiteracy becomes all too apparent. An economic recession exacerbated by financial bad habits has left millions in deep financial trouble. (News Source: The Fort Collins Coloradoan - 12:16:30)

Famous name gives McWherter edge in governor’s race - for now

Jim Kyle is the Democratic leader of the state Senate. Kim McMillan used to lead the party in the state House of Representatives. (News Source: The Tennessean - 08:16:36)

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