Critics Question November Jobs Report Accuracy
Critics begin to question Nov jobs report, not all economists and Wall Street insiders agree with the Obama Administration saying the economy has improved.
“Credit Expert”: Rising Rates Are Bad For Housing
Wow, how can I become a “credit expert”?! It seems that the bar must be pretty low for entry into that profession. Here are some things you should know…
“The Biggest Bond Bubble In History”
Who said this rather inflammatory statement? Well, if you guessed some college-aged Ron Paul follower or some equally zealous gold bug, you would be in err.
Today’s Housing Market is not ‘Tulipmania’
Perhaps you are pessimistic in general or just when it comes to your real estate investments, which probably include housing. With everyone saying the market has hit bottom, and prices...
How to Support a Family on One Income
There are many reasons that you may decided to leave the workforce. You could be experiencing medical or health limitations that require you to rest or stay out of...
Existing Home Sales Increase in May Beat Estimates
The National Association of Realtors reports that existing home sales increased a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.2 percent in May—an annual pace of 5.18 million. It exceeds the 4.97 million...
Bracing For the Impact: Doubling of Interest Rates on Student Loans
There is a common question hovering around most college campuses these days. It usually goes, “Will my subsidized student loan rate double in the next coming weeks?”
Consumer Prices Increases in May, But Less Than Expected
The Labor Department reports that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.1 percent in May. Heralded by food prices—falling for the first time in nearly four years— the indicator...
Hey, What’s Going On With Sallie Mae?
The recent announcement that Sallie Mae is going to split into two companies has more than a few people puzzled. What exactly is being accomplished here and why is it...
Gold Rally All Just One Big “Misunderstanding”!
Not content to boast about the recent downdraft in gold, he ups the ante to gargantuan heights. Not only was the multi-year rally in gold “overdone” or “ahead of itself”...
Sterling Savings Bank Expands its Footprint in the Northwest
The Sterling Savings Bank of Washington State has just recently expanded. It just completed the purchase of the local operations of the Boston Private Bank & Trust Company (Boston Private),...
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Jobless Claims Down to 292,000 But Reflect Reporting Issues
Computer problems in two states cause the initial jobless claims to dip below the 300,000 mark for the first time in six years.
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The Coming Tapering Debate And What Will It Do To Your Portfolio
With President Obama getting ready to name a new Fed Chairman, all eyes seem to be on the so called tapering plan that Bernanke seems determined to implement. If the press reports...
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Unemployment Down But Fewer Workers Hired
The U.S economy was dealt a surprise with the latest Employment Situation (unemployment numbers) release.
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PrimeRates Market Talk: Jobs, Bonds, G20
From jobs to bonds and the G20 summit, here's your market talk for this week.
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Jobless Claims Decline More Than Anticipated
For the week ended August 31, few people filed for jobless claims benefits, based on the weekly survey released by the Labor Department. Initial claims dropped by 9,000 to 323,000...
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Where Can I Find Unclaimed Money?
Most of us are good at keeping track of our finances. However, if you sit down and think about all the different accounts that you have, you might be surprised.
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