Daily Archives: March 24, 2011
Mortgage rates rise despite crippled demand for housing
Mortgage interest rates are steadily climbing away from the near record lows that were recently observed, but home sales are staying low.
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Debit card interchange fees force consumers to pay hefty tax
Debit card interchange fees banks charge merchants amount to an “invisible tax” everyone pays, says public policy consultant Richard Eskow.
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Frivolous tax arguments are amusing, but the IRS penalty is not
When it comes to frivolous tax arguments, the Internal Revenue Service has zero tolerance for clowning around in the name of tax evasion.
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Payday Loans and How You Can Protect Your Personal Information From Identity Theft
Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.
Learn how to find the unclaimed money waiting for you
If it worked for "Good Morning America," it can work for you. Here are some ideas for finding unclaimed money that rightfully belongs to you.
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Demand shrinking among businesses as durable goods prices rise
Durable goods orders have slipped during the past month, as lower demand and higher prices are taking a toll on the already fragile economy.
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Letting banks boost shareholder dividends risks another bailout
By green-lighting more shareholder dividends, the Fed has allowed banks to increase leverage, and it could lead to bailout territory again.
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
How People Are Taking Advantage of Installment Loans To Cover Budget Shocks Today
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.
Investors considering medical marijuana IPOs
Medical marijuana and hydroponic supply companies are growing quickly, and two of the larger companies are considering offering public stock.
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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