Watch Out For Those Bond Yields
If bond yields continue to rise, the stock market will decline in 2014. Is it time to re balance your original allocations?
US Job Market Shows Suprising Strength
The Labor Department’s Employment Situation release for January provides more evidence of a recovering job market.
Case-Shiller Home-Price Index Shows the Glass Is Half …?
The S&P/ Case-Shiller Housing Price Report for November 2012 was released on Tuesday, January 29, 2013.
Consumers Less Optimistic about Personal Finances in January
Eliminating the 2% reduction in payroll taxes, which left American workers with less in their paychecks, had a negative effect on consumer confidence.
New Home Sales Decline in December
The Commerce Department latest data show that new home sales declined in December, falling to an annual rate of 7.3 percent or a seasonally adjusted 369,000 units.
Jobless Claims Continue to Fall as 2013 Begins
According to the United States Department of Labor initial jobless claims continued to fall in the week ending January 19, 2013.
Medicare to Start Covering Patients with Some Disabilities and Chronic Conditions
In order to provide for those in their golden years, Medicare is around so people do not have quite as many bills and can enjoy their retirement.
IRS Delays Accepting Returns Until January 30th
The IRS delays accepting returns will have the biggest impact on people juggling holiday bills with other debts.
Where to Put Your Money with Obama’s Reelection
Whether you are excited or disappointed at the outcome of the latest election, the question is now where to put your money and still get the best return.
Jobless Claims Drop to 5-Year Low
The Labor Department reports that jobless claims for the week ending on January 12 fell to its lowest level in five years.
Inflation Under Control as Fed Presses on Interest Rates
The United States Labor Department released its December 2012 Consumer Price Index Report. Overall consumer prices remain unchanged from November in large part due to a drop in gasoline prices....
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