Life not so rosy for women selling Mary Kay cosmetics
Tess Vigeland Jul 26, 2012
Mary Kay is a storied brand in the beauty products industry. But an investigative story in Harper's Magazine suggests the company's success comes at the expense of the women who sell the products.
Ponzify: Silicon Valley's next hot IPO
John Flowers Jun 8, 2012
A prospectus for Silicon Valley's next hot tech stock offering, where nothing could possibly go wrong. It's a company called Ponzify.
Broken trust: A Ponzi scheme victim bounces back
Paul Sullivan Mar 22, 2012
After falling victim to Ponzi schemer Allen Stanford, Carol Lovil is getting her life back on track. But she worries she may never be able to trust anyone again.
Mets owners settle Madoff suit
Bob Moon Mar 19, 2012
The owners of the New York Mets, who were Bernard Madoff investors and friends, agree to pay $162 million of gains from the Ponzi scheme.
R. Allen Stanford convicted for Ponzi scheme
Mitchell Hartman Mar 7, 2012
A Federal Jury in Texas has convicted Allen Stanford of defrauding investors to the tune of $7 billion in a Ponzi scheme.
Trial continues for accused Ponzi schemer Allen Stanford
David Brancaccio Feb 8, 2012
The former CEO of the Stanford Financial Group is considered the biggest accused Ponzi schemer to be tried. One of the government’s key witnesses testifies this week.
On 2nd anniversary of Madoff's Ponzi scheme arrest, son found dead
Jaclyn Giovis Dec 12, 2010
It's been two years since federal authorities hauled Bernie Madoff to lock-up for confessing to be the biggest con man in financial history.
Thi...
Madoff does not pass Go
Scott Jagow Mar 17, 2009
Bernie Madoff is headed straight for jail after pleading guilty today to the mother of all Ponzi schemes. In revoking bail, the judge said of...
