Archive for March 2015
13 Things to Know About Buying Bank-Owned Real Estate
When fewer homeowners are losing their homes, it’s a sign that individual “household economies” are improving. According to the National Association of Realtors, 9 percent of homes sold are foreclosures…
Read MoreFinancial Consumption
In society, consumption means a variety of things. Economically speaking, the term refers to the purchase of consumer goods. In ecology, consumption refers to the natural food chain. And finally,…
Read MoreTax Planning Tips
Windfalls and Taxes Insurance proceeds, inherited IRAs, lawsuit settlements — a financial windfall can come at any time from a variety of different sources. If you receive a substantial inheritance,…
Read MoreThe Power of Confidence
In January, American consumer confidence reached an 11-year high. The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index rose to 98.1, up from 93.6 in December, which is the highest level since…
Read MoreWake-Up Call: Sleep Deprivation is a Financial Crisis
Recently, one sleep expert referred to quality sleep deprivation as a public health epidemic, describing the U.S. as a nation of shift workers because these days we work at all…
Read MoreRetirement Income Tips
A lot goes into retirement income planning. You have to estimate how much you’re going to spend years from now, when sometimes it’s difficult to know what you’re going to…
Read MoreDecision Overload
Have you ever driven past several gas stations to get to one with a lower price? Have you ever computed the math to see if this makes sense? Technology has…
Read MoreWage War Wages On
The hacking incidence at Sony may have hurt actor Seth Rogen and the release of his film, “The Interview,” but it was a boon for actress Charlize Theron. After leaked…
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