Should you buy tax lien certificates
Reader questions the viability of tax lien certificates and outlines how auctions work, noting complexity and jurisdictional variation. Bruce warns against get rich schemes and suggests researching thoroughly in a library before pursuing such investments.
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Compaq to buy Digital in $9.6 billion deal
Compaq Computer Corp will acquire Digital Equipment Corp for 9.6 billion dollars, paying 4.8 billion in cash and 150 million Compaq shares. Digital stock rises while Compaq logs a stock decline as both firms outline post merger plans and leadership continuity.
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Slush Puppie creator built a global frozen drink brand
Cincinnati based Slush Puppie Corp grew from a 970 investment to over 30 million yearly revenue. founder Will Radcliff expanded from five flavors to 32, built 21 plants worldwide, and opened a 125,000 square foot bottling plant in Mississippi. The firm markets VitaPup juice slush and supplies cocktail mixes to Lanikai Frozen Cocktails.
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Ohio pump prices dip under dollar in Cleveland area
In Cleveland area a Gas City station offered regular unleaded at 95.9 cents per gallon, the cheapest in Cuyahoga County per a county auditor survey. Station manager Joe Salmon reported many customers welcome the low price while experts note world oil prices and stock levels suggest potential further declines.
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