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How to Generate Sales in a Down Economy

Anyone you works at any level in a sales department might benefit from these six simple disciplines. read more »
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Timothy Geithner Wants New Powers for Government

In the wake of AIG, Timothy Geithner wants the government to be able to take over non-bank financial institutions -- much the same way the FDIC seize[...] read more »
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Significant Increase of Mortgage Applications in February

Applications for mortgage loans increased in February as average fixed-mortgage rates fell below 5 percent. Among these applications are refinancing requests by borrowers avoiding foreclosure. read more »
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U.S. Bonds Popular Around the World

Lower bond yields mean that we may be able to borrow a lot without a significant increase in price. Time to spend our way out of this recession?[...] read more »
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Stock Market Volatility: Look for Buying Opportunities

A look at how the current stock market volatility can provide both long-term and short-term traders with opportunities. read more »
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U.S. Economy Tumbles, $1 Trillion Stimulus Package on the Table

With the U.S. economy tanking, calls are increasing for another stimulus package -- this one totaling about $1 trillion. read more »
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Emerging Markets Report: Russia's services PMI index tumbles

The Russian Services PMI index plummeted to a historic low of 37.2 in November, down from the 47.4 in October, VTB Bank Europe said. [...] read more »
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The Number of Families Paying Over Half Their Monthly Earnings Has doubled

The number of U.S. families paying over half their monthly earnings for home rentals has increased from one million to over two million since 1997, a[...] read more »
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Taxes: Are You Ready for VAT?

A value-added tax may be one solution to our government's up-and-coming revenue problem. read more »
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15 Simple Ways to Achieve Financial Zen

15 simple ways to achieve financial Zen... read more »
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Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's Gift for Christmas - Suspend Foreclosure Sales

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac give an early Christmas gift to troubled homeowners by suspending sales of foreclosures for the holidays. read more »
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Comparing to 2007 Nationwide Foreclosures Soared 25%

The number of foreclosed homes increased by 25% to nearly 280,000 in October this year from October 2007, according to foreclosure tracking company R[...] read more »
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Government announces new loan programs

The government, still struggling to manage a severe financial crisis, unveiled two new programs Tuesday that will provide $800 billion to try to help[...] read more »
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FDIC Says One Thing While Treasury Department Says Another

The US Federal Deposit Insurance Company is set to work alongside the Treasury Department to improve the situation of foreclosures in the country. Ho[...] read more »
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New Federal Plan Aims to Rework Fannie and Freddie Loans

In a bid to finally stem the tide of foreclosures, the government released a new modification plan aimed to rework loans handled by Fannie Mae and Fr[...] read more »
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