Monthly Archives: April 2011
Caterpillar tallies record $1.22 billion profit in Q1
Caterpillar turned in a record Q1 2011 with $1.22 billion in profit. Can an increase in construction jobs be far behind?
Friday, April 29th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Americans feeling the pinch of higher gas prices
Gas prices have nearly hit $4 per gallon nationwide, and Americans are starting to feel the pinch of having to pay more at the pump.
Friday, April 29th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Canadian treasury bonds: Invest in the Great White North
If you're an investor who wants to invest in foreign treasury bonds, Bankrate suggests you consider Canadian bonds and exchange-traded funds.
Thursday, April 28th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Payday loan APR Fees and How They Compare To Other Financing Rates
A fee of $32 on a $100 bounced check can have an APR as high as 2,336%. You would be surprised to see how other fees measure up.
April showers bring may flowers and boost pending home sales
Pending home sales, or contracts to purchase a home, rose during the month of March as the housing market is slowly coming back to life
Thursday, April 28th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Sony sued over Playstation Network hack that exposed millions
Sony has been slapped with a class action suit over the Playstation network hack that exposed millions to possible identity theft.
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Wal-Mart customers are losing too much money, says retailer
Wal-Mart has gone through seven straight quarters of sales decline. As a result, CEO Mike Duke has refocused the company's lens on lower prices.
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Installment Loans Online and How They Differ From The Average Payday Loan
One of the most liked features of installment loans is being able to pay them back over a much longer period of time then normal loans you may find locally.
30 percent interest for late payments at Bank of America
Watch out for default interest rates. Despite new rules, credit card issuers like Bank of America will still raise rates sky high.
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Banks used free Fed money in financial crisis to profit, not lend
Free money from the Fed intended to boost lending was used to pad bank profits with sweetheart bond deals instead ...
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
What to do if potential HUD fraud threatens your deposit
Buying an HUD home should take 60 days at most, experts claim. If you're having trouble and suspect fraud, here's what you can do.
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
The Ease and Convenience of Short Term Loans Needs To Be Managed In A Smart Way
It is not wise to go crazy with short term loans just because you can get them online with no credit checks, no collateral and without having to fax in tons of documents.
Antique tax breaks for oil and gas industry fall out of fashion
Record profits, high gas prices and the current budget cutting craze could spell the end for billions in oil and gas subsidies.
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Unmarried couples face different standards in finance
The Census Bureau has noted a rise in the number of cohabiting couples. Cohabitation, without marriage, can make finances trickier.
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Obama, HUD considering home renters tax credit
President Obama and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have proposed a home renter's tax credit to offset soaring rents.
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
What You Need To Know To Keep From Getting Trapped By Cash Advance Addiction
Cash advances are not a long term financial fix for spending spree addictions. Using them should be done so responsibly and in a realistic manner.
Dollar continues slide, but rally in near future not far-fetched
The U.S. Dollar Index is approaching its all-time low, but a number of factors may signal a rebound for the greenback ...
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
How to avoid money arguments, for couples
If fighting about money defines your coupling relationship, try these strategies for how to avoid money arguments.
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Precious metal and gasoline theft increasing nationwide
Economic conditions have caused a noted rise in thefts of precious metals, including catalytic converters and copper wiring, and gasoline.
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
No Credit Check Personal Loans From The Comfort Of Home - A Good Thing or a Bad Thing?
Personal loans are so easy to get it worries some consumer groups. Like anything on the internet it pays to be informed before you pursue any online transactions.
Home prices double dipping; rents climbing up
Buying a home is getting more expensive on the front end, even as prices are dropping, and renting is becoming a more expensive option.
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
More people raiding retirement accounts when short of cash
A recent survey indicated almost 20 percent of people would raid a retirement account, despite the expensive penalties for doing so.
Monday, April 25th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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