The initial jobless claims number for last week fell below the 400,000 mark for the first time in over a month. Why is the 400K jobless claims level important? And why...

The S&P/Case-Shiller home price index for the month of October, released on December 27th, showed a surprise fall in home prices across many major cities in the country. The home prices...

Food stamps or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) usage has grown nearly every month under the Obama administration, setting new records each progressive month. Latest reports state that over 46 million...

The Euro weakened against major trading currencies, when Italy announced that it will auction 8.5 Billion Euros of its debt. Falling to a decade low, the 17 nation European trading currency...

The International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde who was in Nigeria last week, spoke up her concern over the lack of co-operation between the European countries to solve the debt crisis....

Sears, one of the largest retailers in the United States, has decided to lay off thousands of workers due to slow holiday sales. This comes just weeks after they signed...

Handling your own finances is a tricky subject for a lot of people. Although there are a lot of excuses that can be made, the reality is that each person...

The headline news in Europe is the same as much of the industrialized world. The root cause of any disaster listed in a top ten financial news article is the financial...

Teaching your children about money is very important. Although it can seem like a challenge, it is something that needs to be done. Children are never too young to learn how...

As you start out in managing your personal finances, take the time to go over these tips and learn more about what you can expect.

Buy your staples in bulk and save...

It may come to no shock to you that many people are underwater when it comes to their first mortgage on their home. But why most of the news only...

There are new ways to take care of your home equity loan much better. One of the ways is to pay the installment for your home equity on time. This will...

Real Estate Investment Trusts, or REITs, can be a profitable investment vehicle. A REIT owns real estate property and shares of the trust sell on the stock market like shares of...

"You have to spend money to make money" is common advice when it comes to getting ahead financially. Although this isn't universally true, investing money is a proven method for growing...

According to the US Census Bureau, the number of credit card users increased by 45% between 1995 and 2006. This number continues to grow. Further, the average credit limit per user...

The term dollar-cost averaging comes up about every day in the investing world. The sad thing is that most individual investors have no idea what this term means or what...

Are you looking for a way to make a few extra dollars? Consider selling your unwanted clothing at a consignment shop. With just a little effort, you can clean...

When you or a loved one passes on, does your credit card debt as well? Or does it get passed on to the survivors? While this may be one of the...

Retiring?! Yes, retiring. It may seem eons away, but the decades tend to pick up speed as you go along, and you will be facing retirement sooner than you...

You're ready to expand your business, and you need capital. Should you get a traditional bank loan or use private equity financing? A traditional bank loan is a type of debt...

As of 2009, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Each state can enact its own minimum wage laws that will supersede the federal minimum wage, but only if the...

For many years, CDs have been popular investments because of their straightforward terms and fixed rates of interest. While the interest on CDs is low compared with what you might earn...

Is a poor credit rating stopping you from getting the car of your dreams? Are you tired of rejections for auto loans? Applying for a loan can be a stressful and...

The market value of debt is rarely known directly. This is because most debt is held by banks and firms on the books. This takes these out of the debt market...

Leasing a new car can seem confusing and intimidating. What should you consider before you sign the paperwork and commit yourself? A little preparation now could save you thousands...

You have found the car of your dreams, but what auto loan should you choose? Choosing the right auto loan can be a complicated and confusing process for borrowers.

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