Your Internet Privacy Is At Stake
We have all heard rumors about the NSA spying on us. Well its official, our internet privacy is at stake.
Beige Book Reports Economy Expanding At A Moderate Pace
For the period of late February to early April, the 12 Federal Reserve Districts surmise in the latest Beige Book report that the economy is expanding.
Gas Prices Retract from Five-Year High
After reaching a five-month high in February, gas prices have plummeted in the last month. According to analysts we may have seen peak gas prices for 2013.
Falling Gasoline Prices Push CPI Down in March
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the consumer price index, or CPI, fell to a seasonally adjusted rate of 0.2% in March.
Consumer Sentiment Drops to Lowest Level Since July 2012
Based on the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, American are not as optimistic about the state of the U.S. economy as before..
Poor Lifestyle Can Mean a Poorer Pay Check
Poor lifestyle habits can cost you significantly by penalties assessed by your employer who pays for your health insurance.
Most FOMC Members Want to Continue Bond Purchase Program
According to the FOMC meeting minutes release, opinions are divided on the Federal Open Market Committee’s monetary policy to keep purchasing bonds.
New Applications for Jobless Claims Exceed Predictions
The Department of Labor reports that more Americans than anticipated filed initial jobless claims applications for the week ending March 30.
CFPB Warns of Auto Loan Biases
Nearly all aspects of anything financial are monitored by the CFPB. But the one area that has fallen through the cracks is auto loans.
Changes to Estate Tax Rates In 2013
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H&R Block Glitch Delays Thousands of Refunds
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