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    Should I co-sign a house for my parents? Help!

    Oh God! I'm in a similar situation. My parents were financially responsible until they saw their friends and neighbors making six figures flipping real estate. So in 2006 they bought a home in Irvine, and in 2007 they bought a bigger home in Riverside. They thought they could hang on and...
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    $134 Billion US Treasury Bonds....Real or Fake?

    US government securities seized from Japanese nationals, not clear whether real or fake Bonds worth US$ 134.5 billion are seized. This is the largest financial smuggling case in history. But are they real? Concern over ?funny money? or counterfeit securities is spreading in Asia. The...
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    Selling strategies

    Graphix: How do you like the PPHM action today? Well worth the wait, I am positive now in just one day! Let's hope it doesn't correct too much tomorrow. ...irvinefsbo
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    9.25% Sales Tax in O.C.

    FYI April 1st, 2009 OC sales tax going to 8.75% not 9.25% unless in Laguna Beach and La Habra. ...irvinefsbo
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    Where can I find GOOD affordable sushi in Irvine???

    Yama Sushi on the Lake has Recession Tuesday 27782 Vista Del Lago C-22 Mission Viejo, CA. 92692 (949) - 716-YAMA (9262) Tuesday nite only. has $1 per piece sushi for salmon, tuna, ? and $1.50 per piece sushi for ono, yellowtail, ? rolls, $6 salmon over Ca roll...
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    Renaissance Restaurant & Lounge (La Mirada) & Honey Bakery (Artesia)

    Thanks momopi! Always enjoy your recommendations! ...irvinefsbo
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    Name your top 5 restaurants in Irvine and why?

    Mondays - <strong>Kimera Lounge </strong>50% off food dining room only http://www.bistango.com/kimera.shtml(Winter Wonderland) <strong>Pasta Pomodoro </strong>30% off takeout food $30 or morehttp://www.pastapomodoro.com/ (unadvertised special) Tuesdays - Taco Tuesdays at...
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    Free cosmetics started at 10am today!

    Thanks to a class action lawsuit, you can get a free cosmetic/perfume product valued at $25. Go to any Macy's, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, or Saks Fifth Ave. only one per customer, so pick any store. Best stores are smaller ones, like Irvine Spectrum and Laguna Hills mall. The tables...
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    Monday night dining 50% off food at Kimera Lounge

    Went there tonight. The food is great, and the restaurant was still half empty. Promotion is called Winter Wonderland. Check it out at their website. My companion had the lamb and I had the swordfish both great! Started with the soba salad with prawns, mango, papaya and thai basil and...
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    American Eagle silver sold out at APMEX within 24 hours...silver maples still avail $3.49 above spot

    Have not received by Silver American Eagles yet. supposed to ship on 12/6/08. Payment recvd 12/2/08. Bix you having any delivery problems? ...irvinefsbo
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    American Eagle silver sold out at APMEX within 24 hours...silver maples still avail $3.49 above spot

    I'm glad I saved some money for the new Dec 2nd , today's special at apmex.com -- 1oz Credit Suisse gold bar for $24.95 over spot! or $795.65 per oz. One day only! These bars are on a slight delay. expect to ship by December 23, 2008 or sooner. I'm still praying for < $800 gold...
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    It's official. We are in a recession.

    Sorry to hear about Mr. CalGal. It's tough to lose a job in this economy. As long as he likes the company, another position may be wise for now. Just be sure he gets a 2 week break. I have been recruiting for an entry level IT position, and we are getting 200 resumes a week. But now...
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    American Eagle silver sold out at APMEX within 24 hours...silver maples still avail $3.49 above spot

    200,000 Silver American Eagles Sold Out in 24 Hours? Amazing! 12/01/2008 01:53:00 PM, Posted by APMEX, One Comment APMEX kicked off our 12 Days of Christmas promotion on Cyber Monday and the results have been phenomenal. We expected this would be a great sale on a very popular item, but...
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    Q: For people who made $ off the great housing bubble

    One of my neighbors, bought a detached Irvine condo in July 2001, then sold 2 years later in August 2003 pocketing $250K tax free cash, then gambled again by putting the profits on a new Irvine house, only this time sold in August 2005 for $300K more. So total haul $550K before 15% taxes on $50K...
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    Brokerage account protection ...SIPC only covers cash accounts

    Thanks for the official response, NSR. "Fidelity Investments is one of the nation's largest providers of financial services with custodied assets of $1.4 trillion, including managed assets of $875.6 billion. Fidelity offers investment management, retirement, brokerage and shareholder...
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