Monthly Archives: April 2011
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
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 Sam Hoober
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 Sam Hoober
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.
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 Sam Hoober
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
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 Sam Hoober
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.
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 bryanh
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
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 bryanh
Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?
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 Sam Hoober
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
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 bryanh
Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.
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
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 bryanh
Holly Petraeus will lead the Office of Servicemember Affairs, a consumer protector created to provide financial advice to military families.
Monday, April 25th, 2011 by
By Steve Tarlow
Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.
Increasing a mortgage payment by just $100 per month will save several thousand dollars and a few years over the life of a home loan.
Monday, April 25th, 2011 by
By bryanh
Now's the time to look for summer jobs, teens. The recession has made it tougher, but don't give up. Here are some summertime employment ideas.
Monday, April 25th, 2011 by
By Steve Tarlow
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