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What To Ask of a Credit Counselor
Consumers who are in a financial bind may end up turning to a credit counselor for guidance. This can be an effective way to help beleaguered Americans get their finances
The Cat Is Back: Jaguar XF
Just weeks before the Ford Motor Company sold Jaguar (and Land Rover) to Indian automaker Tata Motors, the most important Jaguar sedan of this generation made its worldwide debut. The
Compact Car Prices Trending Upwards
Finally, some good news for people who own a compact car: the value of their vehicle is increasing. That information comes from Kelley Blue Book (KBB) which issued their monthly
CPSC Warns Consumers of In Home Drowning Dangers
Homeowners who have a swimming pool understand the accompanying dangers of having one in their yard, especially where small children are concerned. Drownings, even with gates and safety equipment in
Surging Overdraft Fees Hurting Americans, Advocacy Group Says
The Center for Responsible Lending (CRL), a nonprofit, nonpartisan research and policy organization, says that bank overdraft fees have surged by 35% over the past two years, costing Americans nearly
Travel Group Warns of Higher Airline Fees This Christmas
Airline travel remains a popular way for families to connect especially during the period of the year encompassing Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. The “holiday season” sees some of
Unemployment Hits 9.8%; Employers Continue To Shed Jobs
Unemployment continues to rise in the United States, hitting 9.8% in September. For the 21st consecutive month companies have shed more jobs then they created in a recession that began
7 Tips To Help You Overcome The Job Loss Blues
With unemployment hanging around ten percent, chances are you know someone, somewhere who is without a job. Maybe that someone is you. Even if you’re not unemployed, there is a
Get $1500 Credit For New Windows, Doors
Although the credit wasn’t the reason why we purchased new windows in the first place, knowing that the federal government would provide as much as a $1500 credit for replacing
ARMs Crack Four Percent Threshold
Mortgage rates continue to drop, nearing historic lows. This is good news for first time home buyers who may also be eligible for an $8000 federal tax credit which expires
Oh, Deer: Vehicle Collisions On The Upswing
America’s deer population is out of control in some regions, forcing communities to take drastic steps to cull herds through hunting and other methods. One sure way to get rid
Consumers Warned About Atlanta Area Flood Damaged Cars
The recent floods in and around the Atlanta area were of historic proportions. Homes were destroyed, crops ruined and vehicles swept away. Thankfully, casualties were kept to a minimum, but
Home Values, Sales Retreat In August
Bad news on the housing front: after four consecutive months of gains, home sales dropped by 2.7% in August, while home values continued to fall reaching a national median of
Launching Your Business In Bad Economic Times
Many federal government officials and business analysts are declaring the most recent recession “over” a startling admission given sustained near double-digit unemployment and continued challenges in the real estate market.
FHFA Records 0.3% Housing Price Increase
Consumers who have been waiting for the housing market to bottom out may have received a strong signal that home prices, indeed, are stabilizing. According to the Federal Housing Finance
