Tag "The Wall Street Journal"
Late Tax Filers Beware: Post Office Hours Curtailed
Tweet Some post offices will not be open late on tax day Taxpayers accustomed to completing their returns late on April 15 and heading to their local post office to
Small Business Operators Remain Economically Cautious
Tweet If you are a small business owner, you’re understandably concerned about the economy and where it is heading. After nearly two years of recession, tepid recovery and looming tax
Apple Appears Ready To End AT&T iPhone Exclusivity
Tweet Apple’s iPhone has been a boon for AT&T, the only cell phone carrier allowed to market the phone. Since its introduction in Summer 2007, the iPhone has been a
Facebook Slow To Consider Going Public
Tweet Facebook continues to grow at a meteoric pace with some 400 million people registered with the world’s most popular social networking site. But what Facebook isn’t rushing to do
Last Minute Tax Filing Strategies
Tweet My federal and state taxes are done and filed, completed weeks earlier than they were last year. I set out to do my taxes early, but I still had
Will You Still Be Able To Retire On Schedule?
Tweet Over the past few years, millions of Americans have come to the realization that their retirement plans may have to change. With pensions and retirement accounts decimated, housing values
The New York Times Confirms Pay Per View Scheme
Tweet The New York Times, recognized as one of the top daily newspapers in the world, has decided to pursue a two-tiered approach regarding the online reading of its news.
Real Estate Recovery Remains Spotty, Elusive
Tweet The housing market remains volatile, but signs of stability, even recovery are appearing in some markets while other areas remain stuck in a deep downturn. That’s the findings of
The Upside of Falling Home Prices
Tweet A general survey of the national housing market shows that foreclosures are up, home values are way down and sellers are taking a beating as listing prices plunge. We
Home Foreclosures Expected To Ramp Up
Tweet Despite throwing hundreds of billions if not trillions of dollars at the problem, the Obama administration will not be able to exert its increased influence over the financial marketplace
Forget The New Home: Short Sale Deals Reign Supreme
Tweet Home buyers who are interested in new construction may want to skip the second and third stage homes in their favorite housing development. That’s because houses built a year
Confirmed: Air Travel Is Getting Cheaper
Tweet My neighbor is planning a late spring trip to eastern Europe, a two week jaunt that will have her touring through five countries while spending a considerable amount of
Small Home Lenders Not Feeling Fed Love
Tweet If you are in the market for a home loan, you may find it more difficult to obtain a loan through some of the smaller mortgage banks. Thanks to
Home Mortgage Rates Expected To Drop Below 5% Soon
Tweet Very good news in the form of lower home loan rates is beginning to unfold across the nation. After peaking just above 6% in Spring 2008, rates are currently
Why Your Local Business Closed Shop
Tweet Two years ago we purchased a pair of well made bicycles for our children, choosing to give our business to a local bike shop. Previously, we had made the