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Most valuable NFL teams 2009

Bill Sullivan — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:45:55 +0000

Forbes is out with its latest rankings of the most valuable National Football League franchises, and the Dallas Cowboys occupy the top spot for the third consecutive year.

While the NFL continues to rank as the most bankable product in professional sports, not all is well in the pro football kingdom. Eight teams — Indianapolis, Miami, St. Louis, Detroit, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Oakland and Seattle — lost value from their 2008 ratings.

Here are the Top 10, in billions:

Dallas Cowboys: $1,650
Washington Redskins: $1,550
New England Patriots: $1,361
New York Giants: $1,183
New York Jets: $1,170
Houston Texans: $1,150
Philadelphia Eagles: $1,123
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: $1,085
Chicago Bears: $1,082
Denver Broncos: $1,081

To see the rest of the list, visit Forbes.

Celebrity second acts

Bill Sullivan — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:12:01 +0000

So you’re plugging along in a decent enough career, but something is missing. The money is okay, and no one is trying to push you out the door, but you still have the vague sense that you ought to be doing something else.

Life’s too short to be unhappy. If you aren’t satisfied where you are, make some changes, as many on Forbes‘ list of Celebrity Second Acts decided to do.

Here are just a few famous folks, and how they got where they are today:

Kathryn Joosten: Nurse/Actress

Ray Lamontagne: Assembly Line Worker/Singer-Songwriter

Harrison Ford: Carpenter/Actor

David Letterman: Weatherman/Comedian

Martha Stewart: Stockbroker/Celebrity Homemaker

Arnold Schwarzenegger: Body Builder/Actor/Governor

Dennis Farina: Policeman/Actor

Jon Corzine: Goldman Sachs CEO/New Jersey Governor

Jason Lee: Pro Skateboarder/Actor

Mickey Rourke: Boxer/Actor/Boxer/Actor

Alan Page: NFL Player/Minnesota Supreme Court Justice

Billy Donovan: Wall Street Banker/College Basketball Coach

To read all about these creative individuals, and to see a slideshow, head on over to Forbes.

Most overpriced cars

Bill Sullivan — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:11:09 +0000

Detroit may be suffering and prices may be down, but that doesn’t mean you are sure to get a bargain when you go new car shopping.

That “great deal” you can’t turn down may still leave you with buyer’s remorse, particularly if the vehicle in question doesn’t retain its value or simply isn’t worth what you paid for it.

Forbes has put together a list of “America’s Most Overpriced Cars.” Using date from Vincentric, a company that tracks automobile costs for the industry, Forbes weighed several factors, starting with any gap between the vehicle’s Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and actual open market value. The research produced a list of 15 cars and trucks that don’t measure up. Here are Nos. 6-15, in reverse order:

15. Pontiac G6 Coupe

14. Chevrolet Colorado

13. Ford Ranger Supercab

12. Pontiac G6 Sedan

11. Ford Ranger 2WD

10. GMC Canyon

9. Jeep Wrangler

8. GMC Envoy

7. Chevrolet Trailblazer

6. Dodge Caliber

To see the rest of the list, get the ugly details, and see a slideshow, visit Forbes.

America’s best places to move

Bill Sullivan — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:12:23 +0000

If you’re in the business of building a career, working for one company doesn’t necessarily mean living in one place. Plenty of successful people are as deft in packing as they are on the job, and for many, relocating is simply a way of life.

Where to go when the job takes you from Atlanta to Japan and points in between? Some towns and suburbs actually have more appeal to “relos” than others.

Forbes recently put together a list of some of America’s Best Places to Move. Here are the top 10:

1. Alpharetta, Ga. (22 miles from Atlanta)

2. Huntersville, N.C. (15 miles from Charlotte)

3. Apex, N.C. (15 miles from Raleigh)

4. Parker, Colo. (20 miles from Denver

5. Castle Rock, Colo. (33 miles from Denver)

6. Flower Mound, Texas (28 miles from Dallas)

7. Frisco, Texas (30 miles from Dallas)

8. Cary, N.C. (12 miles from Raleigh)

9. McKinney, Texas (32 miles from Dallas)

10. Roswell, Ga. (22 miles from Atlanta)

To find out why these ‘burbs appeal to the chronically dislocated, and to see the remainder of the list, visit Forbes.

Highest paid athletes

Bill Sullivan — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:29:47 +0000

Imagine being off the job for most of a year and still making a nine-figure salary? It’s nice work if you can get it, and golf’s most dominant player did just that.

Despite being sidelined between the 2008 U.S. Open and the Spring of 2009, Tiger Woods still tops Forbes‘ newest list of the World’s Highest Paid Athletes. Who else is at the top of this game when it comes to raking in the cash? According to Forbes, here are the Top 10:

1. Tiger Woods — $110 million

T2. Kobe Bryant — $45 million

T2. Michael Jordan — $45 million

T2. Kimi Raikkonen — $45 million

5. David Beckham — $42 million

T6. LeBron James — $40 million

T6. Phil Mickelson — $40 million

T6. Manny Pacquaio — $40 million

9. Valentino Rossi — $35 million

10. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. — $34 million

To read a little about each of these, and to see a slideshow, visit Forbes.

Most powerful celebrities

Bill Sullivan — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:51:33 +0000

Still think Oprah is the queen of all media? Guess again.

Forbes is out with its annual listing of the world’s most powerful celebrities, and the formidable Ms. Winfrey is no longer No. 1. That honor goes to none other than Angelina Jolie, equally famous for her roles as Hollywood star and mother to the world.

Who else made the list? Here’s the top 10:

1. Angelina Jolie

2. Oprah Winfrey

3. Madonna

4. Beyonce Knowles

5. Tiger Woods

6. Bruce Springsteen

7. Steven Spielberg

8. Jennifer Aniston

9. Brad Pitt

10. Kobe Bryant

What makes these the elite of the elite? Read all about it, and catch the rest of the list, at Forbes.

Best places to grow old

Bill Sullivan — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:37:28 +0000

For baby boomers dreaming of retirement to warm, sunny spots like Florida or Arizona, the last year or so has offered a sobering new reality.

In the economic meltdown, retirement funds dwindled, if they didn’t disappear entirely. Plans for calling it quits at 65 gave way to budgets that called for working to age 70 or more.

Given this new level of expectation, Forbes took a look at some less-celebrated places to grow old. There’s still quite a bit to be said for golf in Arizona or fishing in the Florida keys, but all things considered, there are some other good options, too.

Here’s the list:

Lancaster County, Pa.

Westchester County, N.Y.

Ocean County, N.J.

Montgomery County, Md.

Brevard County, Fla.

Honolulu County, Haw.

Palm Beach County, Fla.

Pima County, Ariz.

Nassau County, N.Y.

Montgomery County, Pa.

What makes these places such good choices for those entering the golden years? Click on over to Forbes to read more about them.

Best cars for suburban drivers

Bill Sullivan — Wed, 27 May 2009 12:22:14 +0000

Commuting to and around the city is a challenge unto itself, but soccer moms and suburb dwellers have their problems, too.

The suburban vehicle has to be versatile. In addition to lugging kids from school to sports activities to social events, the ride has to handle groceries, gear, pets…you name it.

Forbes recently came out with its list of Best Cars for Suburban Drivers. If you’re in the market, or about to be, it’s worth a look.

10. Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

9. Toyota Camry

8. Subaru Outback

What makes these the best bets for the ‘burbs? Check out the vital statistics at Forbes.com.

Ways to lower auto expenses

Bill Sullivan — Fri, 15 May 2009 11:59:32 +0000

Even with gasoline prices well off their record highs, no one is going to try to tell you that operating your own automobile isn’t a pretty costly enterprise.

Gas is still high enough. Maintenance can be expensive and unreliable. Insurance costs can be prohibitive, particularly if there are young drivers on your tab.

What can you do to limit the damage? Forbes came up with a list of Ten Ways to Lower Auto Expenses.

Here’s a peek:

Find a reliable mechanic

Subscribe to a recall alerts online

Use the Internet

Learn simple maintenance

Carpool

Know your insurance agreement

Avoid erratic driving

Forget the 3,000-mile rule

Keep your car longer

Pay off your loan

To read more about these potential money-savers, visit Forbes.

Best ways to beat insomnia

Bill Sullivan — Wed, 13 May 2009 11:37:45 +0000

Can’t sleep? Struggling to stay awake at the job? Every day is a struggle just to get through?

Plenty of folks suffer from lack of rest, and the numbers seem to be rising in these challenging economic times. Insufficient sleep can impact every facet of your work and home life, not to mention the health problems it can create.

Forbes looked into ways you can eliminate some of the sideshows and get the kind of sleep you need to be at your best.

Here’s their list

Tune out anxiety

Stick to a schedule

Develop a ritual

Create the right environment

Get out of bed

Don’t tax the brain before bedtime

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Consider a sleeping disorder

Treat chronic diseases

To read about these potential insomnia-busters, head on over to Forbes.