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MassMutual Sees Continued Momentum in the Nonprofit Market
MassMutual’s Retirement Services Division has been selected by the Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. (TVCCA) as the new provider for the organization’s $5.2 million 401(a) and $4.4 million 403(b) retirement plans. TVCCA, based in southeastern Connecticut, is a private, nonprofit corporation that has been providing social services to economically and otherwise disadvantaged citizens in [...]
Continue reading...The Impact of the Recession on Travel to Europe 2009/10
Monday, February 8, 2010
Over the past year the credit card crunch has seen the nation tighten its belt and feel the squeeze. The prosperous era of ’splashing out’ has come to an abrupt end and given way to feelings of thrift and frugality that have led us all to keep a beady eye on the balance sheet. The [...]
Continue reading...Debt Settlement Foundation Helps Consumers Reach Financial Freedom in 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
The Debt Settlement Foundation announces its launch of a new website to help consumers eliminate debt, modify their spending habits, and focus on a solution that will guide them to a more financially stable life. “At the Debt Settlement Foundation, we help clients settle their total outstanding unsecured credit balances significantly,” says Debt Settlement Foundation [...]
Continue reading...New Bill Signed by President Obama Allows Taxpayers to Claim Haiti-Related Contributions on 2009 Tax Return
Monday, January 25, 2010
Jackson Hewitt® Alerts Taxpayers About Options for Claiming Taxpayers wishing to lend their support to relief efforts in Haiti now have an additional incentive to do so, thanks to new legislation signed into law by President Obama. Through the new bill, H.R. 4462, taxpayers have two options regarding monetary contributions for Haitian Earthquake Relief. They can [...]
Continue reading...China’s Economy Not a Bubble
Friday, January 22, 2010
It was announced today that China’s GDP grew 10.7% last quarter over a year ago, its fastest pace since 2007. There is now speculation that China’s central bank will start raising their benchmark interest rate in order to tighten debt lending in the country. In fact, China’s central bank last week raised reserve requirements and [...]
Continue reading...Uncle Sam Down and Out as Congress Prepares to Raise Debt Ceiling
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Today the Employment Policies Institute’s (EPI) “Defeat the Debt” campaign will station eleven destitute Uncle Sams in New York City’s Times Square to beg for $12 trillion from taxpayers. The appearance comes one day before Congress is scheduled to begin debate on raising the debt ceiling, as the nation’s $12.3 trillion debt is coming dangerously [...]
Continue reading...Consumers’ Perception of the Economy Remains Negative; Businesses Slightly More Upbeat, but Indicate Job Cuts Will Continue
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Over half of consumers in the U.S. hold a negative position on the economy as they continue to see a decrease in household assets and an increase in personal debt The latest information from two of TNS’ banking research studies show consumer perceptions of the U.S. economy remain predominantly negative. According to the studies, consumer [...]
Continue reading...70% of Americans Think It’s Harder To Get Rich Now Than It Used To Be
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
New Bankrate poll shows that Americans are less confident that they and their peers can find wealth in 2010 A new study released by Bankrate, Inc. shows that the majority of Americans think wealth is beyond their reach and that it won’t be easier to get rich any time soon for retirement. The poll, conducted [...]
Continue reading...Survey Finds Employees Spend 19 Hours A Week Worrying About Boss Behavior
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Workplace Expert, Author, Provides Career Tips for 2010 and Beyond According to a new business survey released today by national workplace expert Lynn Taylor, author of Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant –TOT (John Wiley & Sons), U.S. employees spend 19.2 hours a week (13 hours during the work week and 6.2 hours on the weekend) worrying [...]
Continue reading...Top Five Financial Tips for the New Year
Friday, December 25, 2009
Tips Help Consumers Keep Their Financial House in Order for 2010 Affinity Federal Credit Union has created a list of financial tips for the New Year to help consumers keep their financial houses in order as we head into 2010. Now that the New Year is upon us, there is no better time to re-evaluate your [...]
Continue reading...Consumers Avoid Bankruptcy and Post-Holiday Blues with Credit Card Debt Settlement Solution
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Caught up by the holiday excitement, millions of shoppers will buy gifts overcharging on credit cards. The New Year’s aftermath may leave many cardholders overextended and opting for bankruptcy. However, debt relief savior, Debt Free League offers a powerful bankruptcy alternative. Recognizing the biggest season for retailers, credit card debt reduction specialist, Debt Free League cautions [...]
Continue reading...Council Applauds House Passage of Financial Reform Bill
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
The Council of Institutional Investors applauds the House of Representatives’ efforts to strengthen the regulation of the U.S. financial system through the reforms contained in the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 4173). The Council is grateful to Representative Barney Frank (D-Mass.), chairman of the House Committee on Financial Services and prime [...]
Continue reading...Job Growth Hindered by Interchange Fees
Monday, December 7, 2009
Consumers for Competitive Choice (C4CC) president Bob Johnson has a suggestion that will spur more job growth: interchange fee reform. The President and his economic team gathered yesterday to hear from some of the best and brightest CEOs, small business owners, and financial experts about ideas for continuing to grow the economy and put Americans [...]
Continue reading...Economic Stimulus and Low Rates Tempt Buyers to Bite Into the Housing Market - Chew on This Mortgage Expert’s Advice First
Saturday, December 5, 2009
For many homebuyers and homeowners, historically low rates and the new tax incentives on real estate in the government’s economic stimulus bill are like manna from heaven. But if you’re a first-time buyer or looking to refinance your existing home, here’s something you should chew on first: the latest book by mortgage expert Dale Vermillion, [...]
Continue reading...Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Set New Record Low
Friday, November 27, 2009
The average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 5.00 percent, according to Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.44 discount and origination points. The average 15-year fixed mortgage was down to 4.47 percent while the larger jumbo 30-year fixed rate rose to 6.03 percent. Adjustable rate mortgages decreased [...]
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