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Is another housing bubble looming on the horizon?
The housing market may be on its way to another bubble, according to a new article that ran Thursday on Bloomberg.com. Read more »
Writers offer personal finance advice to Obama
With the release of President Obama’s financial disclosures on May 15, the nation got a glimpse of the president’s money life. Read more »
GM stock rises above $33 for first time in 2 years
Shares of General Motors reached an important milestone on Friday, closing above their initial public offering price of $33 for the first time in more than two years. Read more »
Retirement may be bad for your health, new study suggests
According to a new study by the Institute of Economic Affairs, retiring may have a negative effect on one's health. Read more »
10 easy ways to save money while commuting
In the spirit of National Bike to Work Day, here are 10 suggestions to save money on your commute. Read more »
Cyprus may presell gas reserves to ease crisis
Cyprus may presell the country's offshore natural gas reserves to raise cash quickly and pull it out of its deep financial crisis, the country's finance minister said Thursday. Read more »
Gold: Be cautious when getting caught in the rush
Yes, the debate about owning gold as an investment will likely always rage on. Just be careful not to make significant moves with your money based on emotion — and in this gold environment,... Read more »
New tips to avoid identity theft
With the increasing problem of identity theft, the Consumer Federation of America has released a new set of tips to avoid being tricked by false organizations designed to steal personal... Read more »
US consumer prices fall 0.4 pct. on cheaper gas
A plunge in the cost of gas drove down a measure of U.S. consumer prices last month by the most since December 2008. Excluding the drop in fuel costs, prices were largely unchanged. Read more »
For mortgages, it's the best of times and worst of times
Joe Gross, self-professed 'National Mortgage Expert,' talks about the pros and cons of home mortgages in today's economy. Read more »
New app helps consumers purchase products from companies that share their values
A new smartphone app called Buycott will help consumers determine whether the products they buy are owned by companies whose values align with their own. Read more »
Dick Harmon: Utah analytics company breaks down BYU's Ziggy Ansah and the NFL draft
A new company in Sandy called NUVI, is using social media to nail down specific details of topics and brands including BYU's Ziggy Ansah and it gives us a peek into the power of Twitter, Facebook... Read more »
Retirement savings full of unexpected bumps, survey says
Nearly a quarter of the people who participated in a new survey by Ameriprise Financial said that supporting adult children or grandchildren had disrupted their retirement savings. Read more »
6 ways to save money on your summer wedding
You don’t have to break the bank or go into debt to throw your perfect wedding. There are lots of wedding expenses that can be easily downsized, or avoided altogether. Read more »
Stocks keep climbing even as manufacturing softens
The stock market continued its climb Wednesday, despite a handful of disappointing economic reports. Read more »
Stock prices trade flat as manufacturing softens
A report of slowing manufacturing is getting the stock market off to weak start Wednesday. Read more »
Macy's 1Q profit rises 20 pct on solid sales
Macy's Inc. reported a 20 percent increase in first-quarter profit as the department store chain saw solid sales despite cool temperatures and economic worries that dampened shoppers' appetite for... Read more »
Bank of England sees 'modest, sustained' recovery
The Bank of England predicted a modest and sustained economic recovery for Britain on Wednesday, but tempered hope that the worst might be over with predictions that inflation will remain above its... Read more »
Balancing act: CEO: Work-life balance isn't important, but getting rich is
In a recent Wall Street Journal blog, a billionaire CEO said his company isn't interested in helping employees find work-life balance. "We work," he said. "You don't come here to take life easy." Read more »
Investing, like family life, requires satisfaction deferral
Investing financially requires satisfaction deferral — giving up resources in the present for a possible return in the future. The same is true with family life. Read more »
Many homebuyers unaware of the terms of their mortgage
According to multiple new studies, many homebuyers do not understand the terms of their mortgage. Read more »
12 characteristics of wildly successful startups
I am often asked these questions by aspiring entrepreneurs who want to start a business: What do I need to do to be successful? Where can I receive help? What resources are there? Who can guide me? Read more »
Credit card use is down, but long-term debt is still growing fast
According to a recent report by The Vanguard Group, consumer credit increased only $8 billion in March, the smallest it’s been in eight months. Read more »
Home no loan: Should you pay off your mortgage early?
Paying off a home mortgage early has some advantages — and some dangers. Read more »
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AIG CEO tells college graduates facing economic uncertainty: 'Don’t cry about it. Deal with it.'
Robert Benmosche, CEO of AIG, advised college graduates to accept the hand they have been dealt in life and accept any job opportunity that comes their way, even as employment prospects for recent... Read more »
10 Yahoo! acquisitions that tumbled
With the announcement that Yahoo! has acquired Tumblr for $1.1 billion, many have expressed skepticism for Yahoo!'s ability to manage such a purchase. Based on the company's unfortunate acquisition... Read more »
Star Trek money tips to live long and prosper
Everything people need to know about finances they can learn from Star Trek — if they watch enough of it. Read more »
Balancing act: Pause, reflect and avoid 'worship of busyness'
We live in a culture that seems to require the worship of busyness. But maybe that isn't a good thing. How can we fill our time with meaning instead of just filling our time? Read more »
Making your budget work for 2
There are many joys and benefits of coming together in a union with the person you love. However, balancing your budget is not one of those joys. Read more »
Is another housing bubble looming on the horizon?
The housing market may be on its way to another bubble, according to a new article that ran Thursday on Bloomberg.com. Read more »
Writers offer personal finance advice to Obama
With the release of President Obama’s financial disclosures on May 15, the nation got a glimpse of the president’s money life. Read more »
For mortgages, it's the best of times and worst of times
Joe Gross, self-professed 'National Mortgage Expert,' talks about the pros and cons of home mortgages in today's economy. Read more »
10 Yahoo! acquisitions that tumbled
With the announcement that Yahoo! has acquired Tumblr for $1.1 billion, many have expressed skepticism for Yahoo!'s ability to manage such a purchase. Based on the company's unfortunate acquisition... Read more »
Better Business Bureau: beware of Memorial Day scams
In preparation for the holiday weekend, the Better Business Bureau released advice on its website to avoid Memorial Day scams directed at military personnel. Read more »
Dick Harmon: Utah analytics company breaks down BYU's Ziggy Ansah and the NFL draft
A new company in Sandy called NUVI, is using social media to nail down specific details of topics and brands including BYU's Ziggy Ansah and it gives us a peek into the power of Twitter, Facebook... Read more »
New app helps consumers purchase products from companies that share their values
A new smartphone app called Buycott will help consumers determine whether the products they buy are owned by companies whose values align with their own. Read more »
Retirement may be bad for your health, new study suggests
According to a new study by the Institute of Economic Affairs, retiring may have a negative effect on one's health. Read more »
New tips to avoid identity theft
With the increasing problem of identity theft, the Consumer Federation of America has released a new set of tips to avoid being tricked by false organizations designed to steal personal... Read more »
'Mantiques' could be a ticket to more cash
With warmer weather comes de-junking, de-cluttering, and spring-cleaning. Monica Zoltanski, owner of the Capital City Antique Mall said now is the time to cash in on your “mantiques.” Read more »
Gold: Be cautious when getting caught in the rush
Yes, the debate about owning gold as an investment will likely always rage on. Just be careful not to make significant moves with your money based on emotion — and in this gold environment,... Read more »
10 easy ways to save money while commuting
In the spirit of National Bike to Work Day, here are 10 suggestions to save money on your commute. Read more »
10 easy ways to save on your commute
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 10 million Americans spend an hour each way commuting to work. And, 80 percent drive to work alone. With the average price for gas rounding out at... Read more »
6 ways to save money on your summer wedding
You don’t have to break the bank or go into debt to throw your perfect wedding. There are lots of wedding expenses that can be easily downsized, or avoided altogether. Read more »
12 characteristics of wildly successful startups
I am often asked these questions by aspiring entrepreneurs who want to start a business: What do I need to do to be successful? Where can I receive help? What resources are there? Who can guide... Read more »
Cyprus may presell gas reserves to ease crisis
Cyprus may presell the country's offshore natural gas reserves to raise cash quickly and pull it out of its deep financial crisis, the country's finance minister said Thursday. Read more »
Retirement savings full of unexpected bumps, survey says
Nearly a quarter of the people who participated in a new survey by Ameriprise Financial said that supporting adult children or grandchildren had disrupted their retirement savings. Read more »
GM stock rises above $33 for first time in 2 years
Shares of General Motors reached an important milestone on Friday, closing above their initial public offering price of $33 for the first time in more than two years. Read more »
Macy's 1Q profit rises 20 pct on solid sales
Macy's Inc. reported a 20 percent increase in first-quarter profit as the department store chain saw solid sales despite cool temperatures and economic worries that dampened shoppers' appetite for... Read more »
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