Linton: The Magic Coal City

The City of Linton has been referred to as the ‘Magic Coal City’ or even the 'Pittsburg of the West’ because of its vast coal reserves. Coal mining in the early-1900's made this area thrive. Then, the mines went away. Yet, this small city still remains. Today, coal mining is making a resurgence again after many years without. Reinvigorating small business and personal financial education will help with its come back as the smallest, ‘big town’ in southwestern Indiana.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

CEOs: It’s Good To Be Fired

Getting fired isn’t so bad for corporate CEOs in America these days. Take the recent ‘retirement’ of GM's Rick Wagoner, who received $20 million to ride off into the sunset, according to this ABC story: http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=7208201

At that pay rate, I’d gladly volunteer to get fired -- daily.

Linton: The Magic Coal City

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

CEOs: It’s Good To Be Fired

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