Google Takes Another Shot at Microsoft Office
Category: Finance | Listed: March 6, 2010
This week, Google acquired DocVerse, which develops collaboration software for Microsoft Office products. While the price tag was not disclosed, the rumor is that it was around...
The Other Google War
Category: Money, News | Listed: March 5, 2010
While we've all been preoccupied with Google's (GOOG) battles with Apple (AAPL) or Microsoft (MSFT) or a few overzealous Italian prosecutors, we've somehow forgotten the company's other little skirmis...
The First Presidental Electric Car (1909 Edition)
Category: Money, News | Listed: February 16, 2010
Here at Shifting Gears, we do our duty on the national holiday designed to honor not just Washington and Lincoln but all our Presidents, from those of meager achievement to those of slightly more tha...
John Thain’s turnaround challenge
Category: Money, News | Listed: February 9, 2010
Not so long ago, John Thain's legacy was that of the Merrill Lynch CEO who redecorated his office for $1.2 million before selling the dying investment firm to Bank of America in a controversial deal t...
Seeking Private Equity Financing/Partnership
Category: Loans | Listed: October 7, 2009
I am a MND member, and a residential Real Estate Developer. Currently I am seeking private equity financing for my site condominium project, which is located......
Beyond Overdraft Fees: 5 Bank Traps to Avoid
Category: Banking | Listed: October 7, 2009
Two of the country’s largest banks are overhauling their overdraft programs, touting simpler terms and stronger consumer protections. But the days of the $35 charge on the $3 latte are far from over...
Historians Are Cranky. Good Thing, Too!
Category: Wells Fargo | Listed: September 13, 2009
This came in from Dave, commenting on my Lewis & Clark piece: Charles, I have noticed in your writing that you often seem a little "down" on America's westward expansion (which would seem to...
Time Staying in Home After Using First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit
Category: Loans | Listed: September 13, 2009
I have taken the first time tax credit.My question is if my situation changes,is there a time for me to stay in my house,before I could sell or relowcate......
My Parents and I Have Bought a House Together
Category: Loans | Listed: September 13, 2009
My parents & I have bought a house together. I'm the borrower & they are my co-borrowers. I have half brothers & sisters from my parents......
Real Estate Agent Forgot Contingency Clause
Category: Loans | Listed: September 13, 2009
My real estate agent inadvertently left out a contingent clause in the listing agreement and I received a full offer in two days. I wanted a clause in......

