Banking

Heavy-Handed Bank Regs To Hurt Middle Class

Posted: January 26, 2010 11:33AM by Michael Pento

Like many other observers, I am disgusted with the obscene levels of debt financial institutions used going into the recent financial crisis. I am disgusted with the huge bonuses bankers are seeking...

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Filed Under: Banking, Credit Crunch, Economics, Economy, Financial Crisis, Laws, Regulations

2010: The Year You Get Your Finances In Order

Posted: January 12, 2010 10:36AM by Lisa Smith

The New Year is just a few weeks old, and those annual resolutions like "lose weight" and "stop smoking" have already fallen by the wayside. Now it's time to get serious and take some easy steps...

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Filed Under: Banking, Personal Finance, Savings

The 2010 Real Estate Outlook

Posted: January 11, 2010 10:23AM by Lisa Smith

The new year is upon us, and the mood in the financial markets is one of cautious optimism. Unfortunately for homeowners, the outlook in theÂ real estate market remains bleak. Would-be homeowners face...

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Filed Under: Banking, Forex, Home Equity, Personal Finance, Real Estate, Recession

Companies That Will Save Christmas

Posted: December 16, 2009 9:58AM by Katie Adams

Holiday shopping has not gotten off to a spectacular start, to say the least.Â Despite all the talk of an economic recovery, ShopperTrak reported that weekly retail sales were down 18% the week ending...

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Filed Under: Banking, Budgeting, Business, Debt, Economy, Personal Finance

What's Eating Away Your Money?

Posted: December 11, 2009 9:24AM by Katie Adams

RecessionaryÂ times create cautious consumers. According to the credit reporting agency TransUnion, more of us are doing a better job at managing ourÂ credit these days, but how are you doing at...

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Filed Under: Banking, Credit, Credit Cards, Insurance, Interest Rates, Personal Finance

Global Bailout: Did The U.K. Do Enough?

Posted: December 10, 2009 3:11PM by Tisa Silver

In 2008, the world was thrust into what has been called the worst recession since the Second World War. Many countries responded with multibillion dollar stimulus packages in attempt to stave off the...

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Filed Under: Banking, Economy, Financial Crisis, International Markets, Recession, Regulations

The Federal Reserve: Too Powerful?

Posted: November 25, 2009 12:08PM by Douglas Rice

It's all too obvious that financial reform is needed, but the details are in the hands of politicians with disparate agendas. Add to that lobbying of various interest groups and a soap opera on...

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Filed Under: Banking, Economics, Economy, Financial Theory, Interest Rates, Regulations

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