A recent study picks up on a disturbing trend: For the first time ever, premium borrowers are defaulting on their mortgages quicker than on their credit card debt. A possible explanation: Those in danger of losing their homes anyway still need credit cards to buy groceries. - Sat, 13 Mar 2010
A recent study picks up on a disturbing trend: For the first time ever, premium borrowers are defaulting on their mortgages quicker than on their credit card debt. A possible explanation: Those in danger of losing their homes anyway still need credit cards to buy groceries. 
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Regulatory reform might not be a lost cause, despite a recent collapse in talks. In a letter signed by Sen. Richard Shelby, Republicans said they remain open to working out a solution, but demanded that Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd slow down the process to give them time to consider a new bill he plans to release on Monday. - Sat, 13 Mar 2010
Regulatory reform might not be a lost cause, despite a recent collapse in talks. In a letter signed by Sen. Richard Shelby, Republicans said they remain open to working out a solution, but demanded that Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd slow down the process to give them time to consider a new bill he plans to release on Monday. Post your comment!
Hans-Werner Sinn, head of the Ifo think tank, says the rush to rescue Greece through a new European Monetary Fund could endanger the euro: "I fear the fund would become a redistribution system, distributing the resources of the more prudent countries to the less prudent ones." - Sat, 13 Mar 2010
Hans-Werner Sinn, head of the Ifo think tank, says the rush to rescue Greece through a new European Monetary Fund could endanger the euro: "I fear the fund would become a redistribution system, distributing the resources of the more prudent countries to the less prudent ones." Post your comment!
"Is today’s agricultural industry suffering from a lack of free and fair competition in the marketplace?" asks AG Eric Holder. Farmers are nervous about a few large firms that dominate many agricultural markets, and Holder is promising "an historic era of enforcement." (but...) - Sat, 13 Mar 2010
"Is today’s agricultural industry suffering from a lack of free and fair competition in the marketplace?" asks AG Eric Holder. Farmers are nervous about a few large firms that dominate many agricultural markets, and Holder is promising "an historic era of enforcement." (but...) Post your comment!
Elan (ELN) has given J&J (JNJ) the right to acquire its 49.9% stake in their Alzheimer's JV, a move that could potentially deter bidders for Elan. Many large shareholders are up in arms about the agreement, which was buried in Elan's recent annual report. - Sat, 13 Mar 2010
Elan (ELN) has given J&J (JNJ) the right to acquire its 49.9% stake in their Alzheimer's JV, a move that could potentially deter bidders for Elan. Many large shareholders are up in arms about the agreement, which was buried in Elan's recent annual report. Post your comment!
Stock Investing Risk Tolerance for Beginners - Fri, 05 Mar 2010
Risk tolerance is essential for beginner stock market investing. When you want to learn to invest in the stock market, you'll discover that each person has a risk tolerance that should be understood thoroughly. Any reliable and professional financial planner or stock broker must know this so he can help you determine your risk tolerance. Then, that professional needs to help you by recommending which investments don't exceed that risk level.
A Cheap Stock May End Up Very Expensive - Wed, 03 Feb 2010
The meaning of cheap stock, that is, stocks that they are trading under 60 cents or below, are always enticing - because you put down a small amount of money for a potentially lucrative return. It also looks good because with your investment you are getting a lot more shares, or contracts for you amount invested.
Dealing With Student Loan Payments - Tue, 12 Jan 2010
Do you have student loans? Have you graduated from college and are now overwhelmed by your student loan payments that have grown more than you realized? You are not alone. Most college students graduate with at least some student loans.
10 Important Tax Tips For The Self-Employed - Mon, 04 Jan 2010
Self-employment is no longer a means of making some extra money but a full-time career, and many such full-timers are punching their own time clocks and making excellent incomes.
Self-employed business owners have unique tax concerns. Below are ten helpful tax tips for the self-employed, to help minimize Uncle Sam’s tax bite:
1. Keep very good records [...]
Tips For Running Your Own Business - Sun, 08 Nov 2009
Statistics show that the vast majority of new businesses fail within the first few years. That fact doesn't seem to discourage those with the entrepreneurial spirit, however, as new business are opening every day. And many of them are able to keep their doors open, some even are making a profit. With the challenges placed on us by the economy, finding and keeping a job is more and more difficult. So those who are so inclined are taking matters into their own hands and opening their own businesses.
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