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More bailout fun: Execs caught at poolside


November 14, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Bad investments, Latest news & views, Whistleblowers

The hits keep coming: On top of spa treatments and fancy dinners, this company’s ponying up for even more expensive management conferences instead of living lean.

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How to get reimbursed for lost cash


November 10, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Would you want this person in Finance?", Bad investments, Fighting off fraud, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

You’ve probably seen a lot of suspect items come up on expense reports. Has “money we lost” ever been one of them?

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‘Have Smurfs costume, will travel’


October 31, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Bad investments, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

The good news: Your company’s sending you on a business trip across Europe. The bad news: You’ll be traveling for three weeks in blue face paint and white overalls.

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7 signs your healthcare plan needs a facelift


October 23, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: Bad investments, Insurance, Special report

Sometimes, it seems like your health plan might be the one that needs the medical attention.

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Truckers protest fuel costs — with tractor trailer parade


October 8, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Bad investments, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Tech failure

Their hearts were in the right place, but these employees should have put more thought into their protest before taking it to the streets.

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Board game makes light of economy


October 7, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Bad investments, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Tech failure

Now there’s a way for the whole family to join in on the financial meltdown fun!

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Is ‘close enough’ good enough for company’s books?


October 3, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Bad investments, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

Most companies want finance employees who are precise, but this business is saying goodbye to exactness.

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7 dumbest resume lies


October 2, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Would you want this person in Finance?", Bad investments, Special report

Some applicants embellish a little on already-strong work experience. Others take a more blatant approach to getting hired.

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Attempt to steal 214 mil = just another day at the office


September 16, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", "Would you want this person in Finance?", Bad investments, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views

There’s only one thing more shocking than this company’s attempted theft: It still has dedicated patrons and employees.

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Time’s running out for wristwatches


September 15, 2008 by Shane Borer
Posted in: "Seemed like a good idea at the time", Bad investments, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest news & views, Tech failure

You might be surprised to find out what the next niche market could be.

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