Analysis: New data on pending home sales and consumer spending
Consumer spending is being canceled out by inflation, and real estate experts believe the housing market has finally bottomed out.
Monday, March 28th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Banks loosen credit standards as consumer spending improves
Credit standards are loosening as banks compete for loans, consumer spending increases and the lending industry starts to return to normal.
Monday, January 31st, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
December new home sales improve to second-worst month ever
Americans should take the latest news of a "surge" in December new home sales with grain of salt; December followed the worst month on record.
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
How Can Your Credit Score Be Saved With Something As Simple As A Payday Loan?
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
The puzzle of rising retail sales and falling consumer confidence
New reports on higher retail sales and lower consumer confidence present conflicting data; economists say expectation is a better barometer.
Friday, January 14th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Revised U.S. GDP barely exceeds low third quarter expectations
The U.S. GDP, driven by consumer spending, was higher in the third quarter than expected, but that did little to lower the unemployment rate.
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Trade deficit widens unexpectedly to record one-month increase
The trade deficit widened 19 percent in June, leading some economists to fear the economy is headed from recovery to double-dip recession...
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Facts About Installment Loans Everyone Should Know Before Applying Online
Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.
New home sales fall to record low in May after tax credit expires
New home sales plunged to a record low in May after the home buyer tax credit expired, further hobbling a limping U.S. economic recovery.
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Low retail sales, rising consumer confidence calm volatile stocks
Weak retail sales contrasted with a rising consumer confidence report to narrow trading and reduce stock market volatility on Friday.
Friday, June 11th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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