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Buy or Rent a House

To rent a home or buy it – that is the question. It’s largely understood that house ownership is a better long-term option but renting a home is not [...] read more »
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Worldwide Property Price Comparison: What Does USD $500,000 Buy Now?

The international housing market has practically stalled over the past year and in some countries prices have fallen through the floor. With a consid[...] read more »
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Australian House Prices: What Does AUD $500,000 Buy Down Under?

Have a look at this a snapshot of some of the best houses, apartments or townhouses up for sale and auction across Australia. You might be very surprised to see what $500,000 buys! read more »
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U.S. Weekly Retail Sales Fall Most in Almost 6 Years

U.S. retailers’ sales declined last week the most in almost six years as steeper markdowns before and after Christmas failed to salvage what may be t[...] read more »
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GMAC Bonds Get Boost From Latest Treasury Infusion

Bonds of ailing automaker General Motors Corp. are feeling some relief Tuesday following a fresh infusion of cash from the government. read more »
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October Home Prices in 20 U.S. Metro Areas Fall 18%

Home prices in 20 major U.S. cities declined at the fastest rate on record, depressed by mounting foreclosures and slumping sales. read more »
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Judge Grants Madoff Liquidation Trustee $28.1 Million

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Burton Lifland on Tuesday approved the transfer of $28.1 million to cover expenses tied to the liquidation of Bernard Madoff's[...] read more »
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Three Chinese steel producers merge

WSJ reports the co consolidation in China's steel industry took a step forward Tuesday with the announcement of a merger between three major produce[...] read more »
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How Long Will Japan Support the Dollar?

Back in November, Japan said they would need to support the dollar – at least in the near term. read more »
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Refining Risk Measurement Of Dividend Stocks

Earlier we looked at measuring risk of dividend stocks with the RQ (Risk/Quality) ratings. This was a good start, but it didn't quite go far enough.[...] read more »
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9 predictions for credit cards in 2009

Credit card analysts and experts share their predictions for '09.[...] read more »
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GM GMAC to immediately resume auto financing for a broader spectrum of U.S. customers

GMAC Financial Services will immediately resume auto financing for a broader spectrum of U.S. customers as a result of expanded access to funding as [...] read more »
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GMAC converted to Bank Holding company- Good NEws for GMAC

I recently took a chance on a CD from GMAC- good to see that I wont have to deal with an FDIC bailout situation. read more »
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List of Banks That Are About to Collapse

Want to see if your bank will be the next to fail? This list covers ALL banks in the US. You won't find this anywhere else on the internet. read more »
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Lessons Learned From 2008

It has been quite a year, and looking back through the Ask Kim column archives offers a rearview-mirror glimpse into how the financial meltdown of 20[...] read more »
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