Credit cards of all types do what they can to improve consumer loyalty. Offering free perks is just one way in which they try.
Author Archives:
Housing Starts Tick Lower; Building Permits Tick Higher
Single-Family Housing Starts fell to a seasonally-adjusted, annualized 425,000 units in July, according to the Census Bureau.
Homebuilders Expect A Soft Winter Housing Market
Two months after posting their worst confidence reading of 2011, home builders say they foresee no improvement in the immediate- or medium-term market for new homes nationwide.
If You’re A Landlord, You Need A Landlord Insurance Policy
If you plan to buy a rental property , or to convert your current residence for long-term rental, make sure your home is properly insured. A traditional homeowners insurance policy may be unsuitable for landlords.
Foreclosures Sink To 4-Year Low
According to RealtyTrac, a national foreclosure-tracking firm, the number of foreclosure filings nationwide fell 35 percent as compared to July 2010, a statistic suggesting that the housing market continues to improve.
Strong Job Growth In July Trumped By Credit Downgrade
The latest Non-Farm Payrolls survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that 117,000 net new jobs were created in July, thumping analyst estimates and surprising Wall Street investors.
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (August 9, 2011 Edition)
Tuesday, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. The vote was 7-3.
Mortgage Rates Drop After U.S. Credit Downgrade
Mortgage rates continue drifting downward, despite — or because of — a ratings downgrade on long-term U.S. government debt.
First-Aid Guide For Furniture
When furniture arrives in your home, it’s factory-issued, perfect and clean. From that day forward, however, accidents can happen. Learn how to react to the inevitable spill or scratch.
hhgregg Store Opening
Who says there is recession? The opening of a new store is just the opposite of what everybody thinks happening in the economy today. Store Opening People from South Florida will soon be having more shopping options for household appliances, latest gadgets, big screen TV’s and so much more. This July 14, Indianapolis-based appliances and…