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Hi everyone. My name is Dan Cote and I am the Channel Steward for the Sports and Recreation Channel so feel free to contact me anytime if you have questions, comments, or suggestions regarding this channel. I addition, I am also a senior memeber of the Helium

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Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Why do people lose their money so easily?: 1 of 15
There are many reasons as to why people lose their money, many of which are the result of poor decisions, scams, and addictions. Everyone makes mistakes; however, when the result is a loss of a large amount of money, it tends to sting a little more then say going out on a date with the wrong person. Scams, for the most part, ... More..
Education > College Courses & Majors The diary of a business student: 1 of 13
Having spent the last five years of my life obtaining both undergraduate and graduate business degrees, I can tell you from first hand experience that it isn't all fun and games. The misconception that a business degree is the easiest degree to obtain is 100% wrong. The employment market has never been more competitive than i... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Job search: The power of networking: 2 of 20
With unemployment over 8% and rising, people are going to all lengths to try and land a job. One of the most effective and successful ways to land a job is through networking. The old adage that it's not what you know it's who you know has never been more true than it is today.Networking can be done in both a formal and infor... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Stocks to avoid in 2009: 1 of 9
As is the case with every year, there are industries and companies that will underperform the market when compared to their peers. Based on the current economic environment, as well as the election of Barack Obama as president, the banking, retail, and automotive industries appear to be the most likely industries to underperf... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes As retail sales improve, is this a good time to invest in retail?: 1 of 9
The retail sector has seen some dramatic declines over the last six months. People are losing their jobs, their houses are being foreclosed, and wages have become stagnant. All of these factors spell doom for the retail sector. During a recession, people still spend money, they just spend less and often spend it at discount r... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Bullish companies in bearish times: 1 of 6
During a recession, the types of companies that usually perform well are grouped in a category called Consumer Staples. These are companies who make products people will use no matter what, and are usually located in what is known as the Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry (FMCG). They include products such as cleaners, tooth... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market What companies stand to benefit from the toxic-asset plan?: 1 of 6
On March 23rd, the U.S. Treasury Department, led my Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, announced their plan to purchase upwards of $1 trillion worth of toxic assets from banks' balance sheets. This plan will use a combination of both public and private funds to take toxic assets, or legacy loans as they are referred to as b... More..
Business > International Business & Trade Which industries produce the most millionaires?: 1 of 5
Becoming a Millionaire: Fantasy or Reality?Almost everyone has the dream of one day becoming a millionaire. For some this seems like an impossible accomplishment, but for others it becomes a reality. So what makes the difference between the people who HOPE to become millionaires and the people who DO become millionaires? Some... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Investing in auto parts: 1 of 5
Slowing growth, decreased wages, and rising unemployment all spell doom for new car sales. However, this doesn't mean there isn't money to be made in the automotive industry. There are plenty of companies who operate in the secondary automotive sector and who are in the business of repairing and maintaining used cars. In a re... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Investing in recessionary education: 1 of 5
With unemployment over 7% people are going to be looking for new ways to enhance their credentials and make themselves more attractive to employers. One of the most popular ways to do this is by going back to school or continuing your education. Employers are always looking for skilled workers who have some formal education i... More..