Finance

 

Parents Can Minimize Gift Buying during Holidays, Says Author

Lecanto, U.S.A. --If you're one of the millions of American families struggling financially, the Season of Giving only spotlights how little you can give—and how much your kids are focused on taking. But...

Food Prices will Be Higher During 2013 Due to the 2012 Drought

California, U.S.A. -- Farmers and ranchers are feeling the heat as a result of this summer's dry and hot weather, considered the worst American drought in nearly 50 years as detailed in an article in the August...

CBO Projections Show Candidates Face Difficult Decisions

Washington, U.S.A. -- The Concord Coalition has said that new projections by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) underscore the need for Washington to commit to long-term fiscal reforms while dealing...
What Consumers Should Know Before Getting a Prepaid Debit Card
Consumer interest and media attention spiked in mid-January 2012 when personal finance expert, Suze Orman, introduced...
Meet the Obscure Federal Regulator Who’s Not Helping Homeowners
Last week, ProPublica and NPR raised questions about a risky investment strategy at Freddie Mac that would pay off if homeowners...



Debt Buyer Agrees to Pay $2.5 Million for Supposed Consumer Deception
One of the nation's largest consumer debt buyers has agreed to pay a $2.5 million civil penalty to settle Federal Trade...
Consumers May Face Higher Food Costs, Thanks to Congress
Consumers can expect to pay even more for food at the grocery store and in restaurants if Congress adopts new legislation...



Consumers Like Smart Grid for More Than Just Saving Money
Many non-financial benefits of smart grid upgrades are as compelling as those that can save consumers money, according to second-wave...
NACBA Outlines Initiatives Planned on Ethnicity, Bankruptcy Filings
Bankruptcy attorney William Brewer, president of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), which...



Market Must Change to Save Alaska Natural Gas Line
The U.S. natural gas market is going to have to change dramatically for pipeline developers to salvage their plan to ship...
In the 2011 Final Quarter, Men and Women See Equal Job Growth
According to an Institute for Women's Policy Research analysis of the January employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor...



Mortgage Rates End Year Near Historic Lows
Freddie Mac recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing average fixed mortgage rates finishing...
Family Receives Christmas Gift of New Car from Texan Charity
The holidays are always a time of increased focus on giving and charitable activity, but, this Christmas, the Petya I. Edwards...



Red Cross Campaign Receives Celebrity Support
More than a dozen celebrities are urging their fans and the public to donate to the American Red Cross this holiday season...
US, Majority of Americans Oppose Raising Gas Tax
A majority of Americans believes new transportation projects should be paid for with user-fees instead of tax increases,...



Top Five Cities for Job-Seeking Security-Cleared Professionals
Washington, D.C. and military stalwart cities like San Diego and Colorado Springs typically make headlines as some of the more...
A Look at Poverty in America
In America, a great debate rages about what exactly poverty is. The Census Bureau states that there were 46.2 million people...



Bleak Year Ahead for Netflix
As of November, Netflix’s shares closed at $64.92, a gaping fall from a high of $304.79 in July. The jaw-dropping descent...
Increase in Black Friday Sales
Though the unemployment rate continues to hover at 9 percent, there was an increase in Black Friday sales this year. According...



How to Avoid a Budget Busting Holiday
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season, which by many, starts with a delicious dinner followed by a day of shopping....
Obama Unveils HARP 2.0 to Boost Housing Market
Obama Administration unveiled a revamped home loan refinancing program, Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), that aims...



Is Gold a Secure Asset?
The daily increase in gold prices came to a halt last month. For more than a year, the price has been skyrocketing, knowing...
Fed Reserve Chairman Bernanke Paints Gloomy Economic Picture
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke painted a gloomy picture of the economy when he testified before the Joint Economic...