Jackson's overall finances remain in mystery - 2003-11-29
Michael Jackson, whose albums once garnered tens of millions of dollars in sales, would like the world to believe he has a billion dollar fortune on hand.

Forbes magazine has estimated Jackson's net worth at $350 million, a figure that would be much higher if not for an estimated $200 million in debt. His assets include his 2,600-acre Santa Barbara County ranch, homes in Las Vegas and Encino, Calif., and other properties.
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Keeping holiday debt in check - 2003-11-29
The holiday shopping frenzy has started. Stores are at their most busiest this weekend, as people congegrate to the malls and markets in the madness of finding the perfect gifts, the best sales, the one thing that will make this holiday season perfect.

But the one thing most folks aren't looking for is holiday debt. And, Pittsburg financial advisor Heath Weidert said the best way to avoid holiday debt is to plan ahead.
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