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Rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.95 percent (AP)

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:34:11 -0500

AP - The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage jumped after standing pat for three straight weeks at record lows. But the rate stayed below 4 percent for the 12th straight week, keeping home-buying and refinancing attractive for those who can qualify.

Mortgage rates for the past 52 weeks, at a glance (AP)

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:16:55 -0500

AP - Mortgage rates for the past 52 weeks, at a glance

Evaluating Bond Funds: Keeping It Simple

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:45:05 -0500

Discover some of the key factors for determining a fund's risk-return profile.

Volatility - The Birth Of A New Asset Class

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:43:58 -0500

Learn more about the trading possibilities with the VIX.

Advance On Track for 2012 (The Motley Fool)

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:41:48 -0500

The Motley Fool - Aftermarket retailer Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP - News) saw its earnings per share rise in double digits for four years in a row. The company recorded a 38% jump in its fourth-quarter profits to $66.4 million and expects 2012 to be the fifth consecutive year of double-digit EPS growth.

3 Startups That Grew Into Huge Conglomerates

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Here's a brief history of three of the world's largest companies, and the people who started them.

Romney proposes 28 percent top income tax rate (Reuters)

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:26:40 -0500

Reuters - Republican Mitt Romney revised his proposal for overhauling the U.S. tax code on Wednesday, calling for all individual tax rates to be cut by 20 percent while declining to offer specifics on how to make up the lost revenue from lower rates.

What are the 8 hot jobs to land this year?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

With unemployment high, one of these in-demand jobs could help you return to work.

Use your inheritance to pay credit card debt?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

With a mortgage, HELOC and credit cards, find out why paying off the cards is your best bet.

Video: Dividends offer regular payments

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

When the markets are volatile, investors can rely on regular income from stock dividends.

Do commodities belong in your portfolio?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

Experts are divided about the return potential of commodities, but all agree they are risky.

Figuring tax losses on property sale

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

Because your rental property sold for less than your original cost, you have a capital loss.

7-year debts cleared: Time to buy house?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

As old debts fall off your credit report and your credit improves, be careful buying a house.

Estate Planning Must-Haves For Unmarried Couples

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:57:52 -0500

Society provides benefits to those who wed and punishes those who don't. Find out how to protect yourself.

Short Sell Your Home To Avoid Foreclosure

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:30:13 -0500

Are you in danger of losing your home? Protect your credit score with a real estate short sale.

Behind The Scenes Of Your Mortgage

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:19:09 -0500

Four major players slice and dice your mortgage in the secondary market.

JPMorgan, Citi, BofA sued for $949 million by Sealink (Reuters)

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:17:14 -0500

Reuters - JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citigroup Inc., Bank of America Corp. and more than a half dozen other major banks are being hit with a new lawsuit over $949 million in residential mortgage-backed securities.

A Beginners' Guide To Managing Your Money

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:38:25 -0500

Discover what you need to know before becoming your own money manager.

Catching Comeback Stocks For Clients

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:01:33 -0500

We'll give you the clues you need to assess which stocks can make a turnaround.

Separately Managed Accounts: A Boon For All

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:59:16 -0500

We provide an explanation of individual cost basis and the advantages it brings to these accounts.

Forex Courses For Beginners

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:57:49 -0500

Trading courses can provide a trader with all the tools required for a profitable experience.

Consumer-finance watchdog probes overdraft fees (AP)

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:40:35 -0500

AP - The government's new consumer-watchdog agency is launching a probe into costly overdraft fees charged by big banks.

U.S. mortgage applications sagged last week: MBA (Reuters)

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:03:09 -0500

Reuters - Applications for U.S. home mortgages tumbled last week as demand for loan refinancing sagged, an industry group said on Wednesday.

Is Student Loan Debt The Next Financial Crisis?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

The student loan system is in desperate need of reform, as more and more graduates struggle to find work and pay off their student loans.

6 Things To Look For In Earnings Reports

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Learn how to consider all the known variables when assessing a company's health.

How Wealthy Are The Presidential Candidates?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Here's an overview of where their money comes from and who makes the most.

7 Tax Terms Explained

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

As the tax season begins, there are certain words you need to know. Read on to see what they are.

Best Times Of The Year To Look For A Job

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Read this article! We give you some insight about the best times to send your resume off.

U.S. proposes to reduce top corporate tax rate: report (Reuters)

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:33:29 -0500

Reuters - The Obama administration will propose slashing the top income tax rate for corporations to 28 percent from the current 35 percent, as part of a corporate tax reform plan that is set to be announced on Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal said.

Fannie, Freddie need to tighten legal expenses: regulator (Reuters)

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:32:31 -0500

Reuters - A government watchdog on Wednesday said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's regulator needs to curtail the rising cost of their legal expenses since there is no end in sight to the widening taxpayer tab keeping the two firms afloat.

Watchdog: Limit Fannie, Freddie legal fees more (AP)

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:08:33 -0500

AP - The U.S. government regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac must do a better job limiting legal expenses paid by the two mortgage giants to their former executives facing lawsuits, a new watchdog report says.

Your mortgage escrow account isn't for investing

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

Even if you're earning interest on escrow accounts, there are better places to stash cash.

How birth order can affect your finances

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

Are you the oldest in your family? See how the order you're born in can explain your finances.

Should you trade for a fuel-efficient car?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

Can you save money by swapping your car for one with better gas mileage? These factors are the key.

Your mortgage escrow account isn't for investing

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

Even if you're earning interest on escrow accounts, there are better places to stash cash.

Colorado woman must turn over computer password (AP)

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:15:20 -0500

AP - Sophisticated encryption software has become so readily available and so effective, it's surpassed the federal government's ability to seize computers and gather evidence in criminal cases.

Regulator outlines new plan for Fannie, Freddie (Reuters)

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:46:58 -0500

Reuters - The regulator of housing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Tuesday outlined a new strategic plan for the two government-controlled firms, stepping into a void left by congressional inaction.

I Was Told There Would Be No Math (The Motley Fool)

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:56:08 -0500

The Motley Fool - In a 2009 NBC/Wall Street Journal poll, 8 in 10 Americans said they were concerned about the federal deficit and growing national debt.

Gov't seeks smaller role for Fannie, Freddie (AP)

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:17:41 -0500

AP - The government regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has submitted a plan to Congress that would shrink the mortgage giants' role in the housing market.

Achieving Better Returns In Your Portfolio

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:51:17 -0500

We look at three risk factors that best explain the bulk of equity performance.

Why Spring Break And Sports Cars Aren't Worth It

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Here's a list of reasons why you would be better off buckling down now rather than struggling later in life.

6 Private Companies Investors Wish Were Public

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Not all successful companies are publicly traded. Discover some of the greatest private companies.

Apple Stock: $500 And Climbing?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

It's been all over the news that Apple hit the $500 mark. We explain what it means.

Taxable Events You Didn't Know You Were Creating

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Understanding the implications of these events can help you plan your finances and, in some cases, save you from paying taxes altogether.

Common Things That Improve And Lower Credit Scores

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Credit scores are used by lenders to estimate credit risk. Find out how you can better earn the trust of lenders and reap the benefits.

Bankruptcy's homeowners dues blues

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

You filed for bankruptcy and think you've given up your home, but you may still owe HOA dues.

Pros and cons: Alternative investments

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

What are the pros and cons of alternative investments?

Research variable annuity before you invest

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

Having buyer's remorse on a variable annuity? Learn how much that mistake will cost you.

Why can't I claim my parents as dependents?

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

Do your parents meet the resident and other tests? If not, you cannot claim their exemption.

Year-end tax move: Sell stocks to harvest losses

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

Taking a loss can pay off at tax filing time, as long as you sell by the end of the tax year.

Banks to gulp half a trillion euros from ECB (Reuters)

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:31:39 -0500

Reuters - The European Central Bank will lend nearly half a trillion euros to banks at rock-bottom rates next week through its three-year refinancing operation, despite signs institutions already have adequate liquidity, Reuters polls showed on Monday.

Yes, you can fire your agent -- maybe

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

You can cancel a real estate listing if the agent misled you. Make sure to document the reasons.

Which account to fund first: 401(k) or IRA?

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

It depends on your situation, but these 10 questions can help you find the answer.

Broaden your life cover with a rider

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:23:21 -0500

Riders are a life insurance product, which when attached to a policy enhances the scope of the life insurance cover.

Credit card rewards for the rich: 6 elite perks

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

How extravagant are the rewards offered on elite credit cards? Think private jet rentals.

5 easy ways to find cheap gas

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

As gasoline prices rise, follow these strategies to find the lowest prices at the pump.

The Fall From Glory: Delisting Brands