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Options Abound For Older Homebuyers

When it comes to residential real estate, age is often overlooked. Well, more accurately, old age is often overlooked in favor of news and programs geared toward first time home[...]

The Solar Trade War Is On

Europe ends negotiations with China over solar dumping and is now planning to impose tariffs that could crush the Chinese solar industry.

How Would The End Of The Fed's QE Affect Agency mREITs?

By Dividend Pros: Agency mortgage REITs are entities that invest in a portfolio of mortgage backed securities (MBS) that are directly or indirectly backed by the government, financed with short term repos against these securities. Although...Show More Summary

Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert on the IRS Scandal

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Dow May Slip Ahead of Holiday Weekend

Stock index futures indicate that the Dow Jones and S&P 500 may open lower this morning ahead of the holiday weekend.

Dow May Slip Ahead of Holiday Weekend

LONDON -- Stock index futures at 7 a.m. EDT indicate that the Dow Jones Industrial Average may open down by 0.41% this morning, while the S&P 500 may open 0.4% lower. CNN's Fear & Greed Index has fallen to 80 from yesterday's close of...Show More Summary

The Real Economic Outlook Behind Bernanke's Numbers

Getty Images Following Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's testimony to Congress on Wednesday, the bulls and bears of Wall Street went wild. But look past the market movements and more statistics than you can shake a stick at, and...Show More Summary

The IRS Scandal, Day 15

IRS Executive Announcement, Ken Corbin Has Been Selected to be the Acting Director, Exempt Organizations, Tax Exempt/Government Entities Division The Atlantic: The IRS Scandal Is a Test: Is It Too Hard to Fire Misbehaving Bureaucrats? The Atlantic: The IRS Scandal Isn't About Taxes—It's About Disclosure Bloomberg: IRS Hearings Express Lawmakers’...

The Goldman Sachs' CEO Hosts the Annual Shareholders Meeting Conference (Transcript)

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) Annual Shareholders Meeting Conference Transcript May 23, 2013 11:30 AM ET Executives Lloyd Blankfein - Chairman and CEO Gary Herbert - Governor of Utah Jim Schiro - Director and Chair, Corporate Governance...Show More Summary

15 Awesome Office Desks Made from Repurposed Cars

The effect a good office desk can have on productivity and organization should not be underestimated. It can be a big boost to your business. And while factors like space and the type of work being done need to be considered, some people prefer... Read more

MORGAN STANLEY: Here's What Japan Will Do If The Market Keeps Crashing

Morgan Stanley economist Takeshi Yamaguchi weighs on the question of what's likely to happen if the market keeps crashing, as happened on Thursday, when the Nikkei fell 7%. In case of prolonged corrections, additional policy ‘arrows’...Show More Summary

RentLinx Plus! Focuses on Small Properties

San Diego-based RentLinx has rolled out a new way for small properties to advertise online: Plus! for Small Properties. Related Posts: Zameen.com Goes Mobile Makaan.com Revamps Search Result Page Real Estate Investar Partners with Washington Brown A New Faster ShowMeTheRent.com Partners

Microsoft Introduces New Kinect for Windows

After introducing an enhanced Kinect senor for its new Xbox One just a few days ago, Microsoft said today that a new generation of Kinect is coming to Windows computers. Bob Heddle, Director of Kinect for Windows, said in a blog post...Show More Summary

Dow Recovers After a Case of Bad Sushi

It wasn't exactly Godzilla attacking, but the Japanese Nikkei index fell a whopping 7.3% today, taking U.S. markets down with it in the morning. Major European indexes were all down more than 2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell nearly 1% this morning. Show More Summary

IRS places Lois Lerner on administrative leave in latest fallout from Tea Party tax exemption review snafu

There apparently was no constitutional recourse that Lois Lerner could use to stave off actions of her own employer. Lerner has been relieved of her duties as director of the Internal Revenue Service's Exempt Organizations (EO) unit....Show More Summary

ASCC Unveils Debut Spirits Brand RWB Vodka

ASCC Unveils Debut Spirits Brand RWB Vodka MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- After months of anticipation, the Aristocrat Group Corp. (OTCBB: ASCC) proudly unveiled today its debut product for the $21.3 billion domestic distilled...Show More Summary

Jobless Claims Back Down to 340,000

Initial jobless claims have been on a roller-coaster ride of ups and downs, but a Labor Department report released today is positive news for the labor market. After jumping up a revised 10.7% the previous week, initial jobless claims...Show More Summary

What Sales Price Can I Buy with $100,000 Down Payment

I recently met with clients who have saved $100,000 to use for down payment and closing cost for a home in Bellevue.  They easily qualify for the mortgage payment with their combined incomes and the both have excellent credit with scores of 740 or higher. They are most interested in seeing what sales prices they [...]

Target Launches Beauty Concierge Program in Los Angeles and Orange County in May

Target Launches Beauty Concierge Program in Los Angeles and Orange County in May In-store Beauty Expert to Offer Personalized Service to Guests LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Building off its "Expect More. Pay Less." brand promise, Target...Show More Summary

REPORT: Three Members Of Steve Cohen's 'Inner Circle' Got Slapped With Subpoenas

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that three senior SAC Capital executives received subpoenas as part of the insider trading investigation of the hedge fund. Those who received subpoenas were Thomas Conheeney, SAC's president; Steven...Show More Summary

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