The Columbian
Esther Short - Vancouver:
No winner in Monday Powerball drawing; jackpot now $725 million
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — No winning ticket drawn Monday means the Powerball jackpot is an estimated $725 million ahead of Wednesday's drawing.
This is why economics needs to go back to the drawing board
Under conditions of low unemployment, elusive inflation, weak productivity growth, and high profitability, we may need to rethink our strategies.
How investing can be like looking after an allotment
Summer is drawing closer, and spring is the time for all those avid gardeners to prepare their allotment plot for the growth season ahead. Having just completed our six-monthly review of the fixed income sector we found that there are some analogies between an allotment plot management and investing.
Should the IMF dole out more special drawing rights?
Some economists are calling for an increase, but there are hurdles in the way
Roth: How to be winners even when you lose
McQuaid is the latest to set an example of how to move on with grace after a loss.
What REALLY Happens to HGTV Dream Home Winners?
Winning the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway sounds perfect, right? Not so fast...If history is any indication, it turns out that
How to pick long-term stock winners in cloud computing
Investors have dumped cloud stocks, which could prove to be a costly mistake, according to Beth Kindig.
Why Are We More Prone To Sell A Winner Vs. A Loser?
The disposition effect shows us that investors have a tendency to sell winning positions quicker then losing positions. Limiting emotional decisions while inves
Why Bad-Loan Sales Could Be a Double-Winner for Shareholders
Italian bank investors may end up owning high-risk bonds, but surprisingly some are keen.
12 Practical Baking Tips From The Winner Of "The Great British Bake Off"
What the Winners of This Environmental Prize Say About Making Change
In U.S. philanthropy, there’s often an impulse to take the big bet, or back powerful NGOs. But the activists who win the Goldman Prizes show that there are many ways to achieve victories.
