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New survey shows retirement savings full of unexpected bumps
A quarter of the people who participated in a new survey say unexpected family finances offset retirement funds.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Retirement money may not be there for most Americans
On average, people may have money in their retirement accounts, but the median shows that half of Americans are unprepared for retirement. Read more »
Has the gold rush come to an end?
When the price of gold plunged $200 last month, many people thought they caught the sound of the gold bubble popping. Read more »
German finance minister suggests 2-step bank union
Germany's finance minister has called for caution as the European Union draws up plans to wind up failing banks, suggesting that the 27-country group risks losing credibility if it tries to set up... Read more »
Surveys say workers feeling more confident but not acting that way
While American workers are showing some signs of more confidence in the economy, there are lingering doubts that make them feel less optimistic about their jobs and economic future. Read more »
Virginia woman has no regrets over role in bombing suspect burial
The Virginia woman whose actions led to Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev being buried about 30 miles north of her Richmond home said the angry backlash from local officials, some... Read more »
Has the gold rush came to an end?
When the price of gold plunged $200 last month, many people thought they caught the sound of the gold bubble popping. Read more »
New study challenges benefits of homeownership in a bad economy
A new study released this month by the Peterson Institute for International Economics has challenged previously conceived notions of the benefits of homeownership. Read more »
Cost of private nursing home care has risen 24 percent in past 5 years
Because of the rising expenses, nursing home care has risen to an average annual median rate of $83,950 in 2013, a large leap from a median of $67,527 in 2008. Read more »
Bernanke says Fed increasing financial monitoring
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve has broadened its oversight beyond banks and now monitors a wide-range of financial institutions that could hasten another financial crisis, Chairman Ben... Read more »
Republicans to back Obama's student loan idea
House Republicans are willing to give President Barack Obama a rare victory on college loans. Read more »
Record profit signals healthier Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae said something Thursday that would have been unthinkable a few years ago: It earned a record $58.7 billion profit in the January-March quarter. Read more »
Slovenia announces anti-bailout measures
Slovenia's government announced Thursday an austerity plan designed to raise 540 million euros ($707 million) in new taxes as part of an effort to balance the budget and avoid seeking an... Read more »
Washington looks for ways to ease student-loan debt
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Wednesday suggested possible ways to make private student loans more affordable and easier to refinance. Read more »
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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 »
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 »
Home no loan: Should you pay off your mortgage early?
Paying off a home mortgage early has some advantages — and some dangers. 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 »
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 »
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 »
Has the gold rush come to an end?
When the price of gold plunged $200 last month, many people thought they caught the sound of the gold bubble popping. Read more »
Retirement money may not be there for most Americans
On average, people may have money in their retirement accounts, but the median shows that half of Americans are unprepared for retirement. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Virginia woman has no regrets over role in bombing suspect burial
The Virginia woman whose actions led to Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev being buried about 30 miles north of her Richmond home said the angry backlash from local officials, some... Read more »
Handle awkward money moments with ease
People avoid awkward money moments, but there are a few things they could do to make them less embarrassing. 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 »
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 »
Surveys say workers feeling more confident but not acting that way
While American workers are showing some signs of more confidence in the economy, there are lingering doubts that make them feel less optimistic about their jobs and economic future. Read more »
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