Americans are feeling pessimistic about the economy, according to a new poll. Those negative feelings are surrounding financial markets and the job market. Four out of five people are giving President Obama negative ratings on his handling of the economy with 21% giving him positive feedback. This new … [Read more...]
Housing Market Showing Mixed Signals
August 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Summer seems to have ushered in some improvement for the housing market according to new data from S&P Indices. The statistics show that the US National Home Price Index increased by 3.6% in the second quarter of 2011. That increase was welcomed following the 4.1% drop experienced during the first … [Read more...]
Study: Farmers Markets Often Cheaper Than the Grocery Store
May 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Buzz words like locally-grown and organic can seem like code for "more expensive." But a new study from the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont is proving that may not be true. Last summer a team of five interns collected price information at various farmers' markets, co-ops and grocery … [Read more...]
Bankruptcy Law Used to Eliminate Second Mortgages
May 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
According to a report by Mercury News, some California homeowners are using a provision of the bankruptcy code to avoid foreclosure. The once seldom used move helps eliminate second mortgages and keep homeowners from losing everything through a bankruptcy filing. The move has been used hundreds, and … [Read more...]
US Stocks Gaining Momentum
March 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Recent surges on Wall Street come as pleasant surprise to many. Thanks in part to the excellent earnings of consumer brands like Best Buy, ConAgra Foods, and Dr Pepper Snapple Group, stock prices are on the rise. This resurgence has undoubtedly been aided by the Treasury Department's recent debt auction. … [Read more...]
When The Credit Card Buys Groceries??
September 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The credit card is a common occurrence in many American homes. Those who do not have at least one credit card are met with awe and trepidation. After all, there has to be some reason why they don’t have a credit card. Many justify owning credit cards in case of emergency situations such as car repairs, … [Read more...]