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25th September 2009
I was going over our server logs and noticed that someone had come looking for the answer to, “What is the difference between FDIC and NCUA Insured?”
Wow, I felt really silly because I didn’t actually have the answer posted. After all, it is an ... Read >
Author: Chris Duncan23rd September 2009
There sure is! Applying the Biblical word “plan” for goal setting, it’s clear that God has plans and so do people. God blesses righteous plans and blasts away ones that aren’t so righteous! Above all, goals and plans are subject to the will of God... Read >
Author: wbdoyle31st August 2009
There are many factors that determine whether mortgage rates will rise or fall. It is impossible to get a definite answer on whether they will go up or down, but by understanding why rates fluctuate, you can get a feel for the direction they are moving.
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Author: Wesley Pritchard31st August 2009
Let's pray long term rates are going nowhere also. In the place I live in; residential real estate, what matters is that long term rates stay low. It will be one of the fundamental components to any rebound from this financial crisis we have been in for t... Read >
Author: Mike Durr18th August 2009
I am always looking for the highest return investments - whether I am looking to invest my money, my time, or anything else. I always want to know where to get the most bang for my buck - and when it comes to investments... I usually find it.
The More... Read >
Author: S. Wise23rd June 2009
A good cause for pause is deciding whether to rent or buy. In the current economy, some people think renting is best because it affords time to save, assess and make a composed decision. But buying also has advantages. Home prices are extremely low. The r... Read >
Author: michael russell 23rd June 2009
A good cause for pause is deciding whether to rent or buy. In the current economy, some people think renting is best because it affords time to save, assess and make a composed decision. But buying also has advantages. Home prices are extremely low. The r... Read >
Author: michael russell 22nd June 2009
Word from the fed is that they will aggresively purchase a huge amount of long term treasuries to lower rates back down to their record low over the next few weeks.
There's a few things you want to keep in mind when refinancing right now in this tough ... Read >
16th June 2009
With the taxing demands of today (pun intended) it is not uncommon to want better assurance that whatever you invest in will pay out well. Businesses crumble more frequently than government treasuries do, and thus investing in government bonds becomes the... Read >
Author: ajcones15th June 2009
Since the global financial crisis erupted in full last year, most attention was given to short term interest rates. Central Banks were seemingly engaged in a race to zero, trying to bring their respective benchmarks to the lowest possible levels. This ... Read >
Author: Mike P. Kulej01st June 2009
Soybean futures prices, like many commodities came crashing down from record highs in 2008. The global credit crisis was the catalyst for the worst deflationary period since the Great Depression. Since then the efforts of governments around the world to f... Read >
Author: MK Smith16th April 2009
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April 9th -The 30 year fixed mortgage rate went up for the first time since a month ago when the fed bought up a massive amount of long term treasuries to push rates down.
Mortgage Rates had been at a 50 year low si... Read >
09th April 2009
Everybody is talking about the government's bailout packages. But how will they affect Chicago real estate. This article discusses Chicago real estate and how the government's bailout will offer help and hindrance.
Housing is about supply and demand an... Read >
Author: michael russell 09th April 2009
Everybody is talking about the government's bailout packages. But how will they affect Chicago real estate. This article discusses Chicago real estate and how the government's bailout will offer help and hindrance.
Housing is about supply and demand an... Read >
Author: michael russell 04th April 2009
The Spoonmaker's Diamond, also known as the Kasikci, is the most valued exhibit of the Topkapi Palace Museum. The Topkapi Palace Museum is one of the most famous treasuries in the word. Inside of its walls are ancient maces, daggers, pendants, book covers... Read >
Author: Allison Ryan27th March 2009
The investment value of a property can only be measured against other investment opportunities available to an investor. If investors can earn 4.5% by investing in government treasuries, they will demand a higher return to invest in an asset as volatile a... Read >
Author: Robert Bell17th March 2009
"There's no better day for buying a home than today," a real estate agent shared with me.
My first thought was yeah right! With the market in such a depressed state you are just desperate to make a sale.
That was 1982. He was both right and wrong.
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04th March 2009
As much of the nation's focus is on the soon-to-be-passed Stimulus Bill, and the tragic Buffalo plane crash, there's other news that bears notice. This week, corporations have rushed to take advantage of the opportunity to raise capital, in order to pay d... Read >
Author: Debra L. Morrison10th February 2009
“Gold is considered by many investors to be a safe haven and an inflationary hedge in times of economic turmoil”. Gold is also considered to be a type of insurance to protect against weakening currency valuations. Recent large fluctuations in many of ... Read >
Author: MK Smith19th December 2008
After an opening surge on Monday, markets had a mixed time of it for the remainder of the week. President elect Barack Obama’s announcement of a huge public works program helped virtually every market rally against the main trends of the last few weeks.... Read >
Author: cordieliea18th December 2008
We've survived the tech bubble and the housing bubble, but are we headed for something more catastrophic than either of those? Some experts are beginning to fear the worst.
Let's review recent financial events. The meltdown in the global financial mar... Read >
Author: Jose Roncal15th December 2008
Markets received a jolt of pain on Friday, as US employment numbers came in at -533,000, way beyond consensus estimates. The figures were the worst for three decades and are yet another instance to add to the ever growing pile of “once in a generation... Read >
Author: cordieliea10th November 2008
The margin that the bank changes and the index that they use mutually give the commercial mortgage rates. For example if a bank quotes principal (the index) in addition 2% (the margin) you are actual or “effective interest rate” will be 7% (principal... Read >
Author: Pro Bargain Hunter15th August 2008
We often hear of the “Austrian School” of economics, or of the “London School,” or of the “Chicago School.” I would use the word “school” in another sense – identical to a “gaggle,” a “flock,” a “pack,” or a “herd.” Ind... Read >
Author: candleman09th July 2008
Commercial mortgage interest rates are a combination of the margin that the bank changes and the index that they use. For example if a bank quoted Prime (the index) plus 2% (the margin) you're actual or "effective interest rate" would be 7% (Prime is curr... Read >
Author: Chris Carter29th May 2008
Gaming is not just about revenue, addiction, gamers, and so on. A game being an expression of technology, developing cultural norms, and a world wide phenomenon that transcends all boundaries, becomes a source of study.
Games are not mere toys, they pr... Read >
Author: Cade Wilson29th May 2008
Gaming is not just about revenue, addiction, gamers, and so on. A game being an expression of technology, developing cultural norms, and a world wide phenomenon that transcends all boundaries, becomes a source of study.
Games are not mere toys, they pr... Read >
Author: Cade Wilson25th May 2008
Gaming is not just about revenue, addiction, gamers, and so on. A game being an expression of technology, developing cultural norms, and a world wide phenomenon that transcends all boundaries, becomes a source of study.
Games are not mere toys, they pr... Read >
Author: Cade Wilson04th March 2008
The price difference between various real estate markets is what many people try to profit from. This is called a price spread. For example, Manhattan residential real estate prices are roughly $1000 a square foot while Downtown Jersey City and other equi... Read >
Author: lazysubmit23rd January 2008
What Rate Cuts Can Be Expected
The US Fed has not exactly been forthcoming in its rate cuts; rather, it lowered rates very reluctantly in 2007. It has given only what the currency markets have already priced in. The basic reason for their hesitation is... Read >
Author: Misty14th November 2007
Everyone seems to realize that having a high credit score is great, but there are even more advantages than most people know. Qualifying for loans tends to be the advantage that most people focus on, but discovering the other advantages might really ignit... Read >
Author: Mike Clover05th June 2007
When analyzing historical CD rates, it is interesting to see what hindsight conclusions we can make. Our data only goes back to 1993, but the data might reflect our current economic models better (or at least the inflation hawks we’ve been "blessed" wi... Read >
Author: Chris Duncan16th May 2007
The 401K retirement plan is funded by employee contribution and a matching employer contribution. The major feature of the plan is that the contributions are taken from pre-taxed salary. The fund accumulates tax-free until it is withdrawn. Most business... Read >
Author: Alan13th March 2007
Yen carry trade
Yen carry trade - implies borrowing Japanese yen at low interest rates (0.5%) to finance purchases of high-yielding assets. The investor earns the interest rate spread or "carry" as long as long as interest rates in Japan do not rise (... Read >
Author: Fatima Jiwani10th February 2007
A CONTRACT is defined from the Latin word contractus. An agreement between two or more parties, especially one that is written and enforceable by “law.” To enter into by contract; establish or settle by formal agreement. An agreement between two or mo... Read >
Author: Rocco Beatrice07th December 2006
After working hard to build a nest egg for retirement, you want to know that your investments provide a good return but remain safe. Although well managed stocks, mutual funds, and corporate bonds can provide superior returns, risk goes hand in hand with... Read >
Author: Chris Duncan10th October 2006
In the investment world, there are two words we hear more than any othersstocks and bonds. While each can offer their own advantages and disadvantages, both should be included in your portfolio. As a general rule, stocks have outperformed bonds since 192... Read >
Author: Joseph Kenny05th October 2006
The price difference between various real estate markets is what many people try to profit from. I call this the spread. For example, Manhattan residential real estate prices are roughly $1000 a square foot. Downtown Jersey City and other equivalent outly... Read >
Author: Edward Grano23rd July 2006
Maybe you're buying your first home in Illinois, or perhaps you're relocating to Illinois from another state. Either way, it's important that you educate yourself on Illinois home loans before shopping for a home and mortgage. This article explains what y... Read >
Author: Jessica Elliott17th May 2006
There's a common misconception about "Fundamental Analysis": People tend to think that the market should react in a certain way to news. Example: "Unemployment Rate goes down", which means that the economy is doing better, therefore companies should make ... Read >
Author: Markus Heitkoetter25th April 2006
"Sell in May and Stay Away" Words to live and invest by? I don't know who coined the phrase but I did a bit of research and yes this strategy would have worked out for you is you had implemented it over the life of the TSP retirement account. Of course... Read >
Author: Patrick Altoft23rd April 2006
There sure is! Applying the Biblical word "plan" for goal setting, it's clear that God has plans and so do people. God blesses righteous plans and blasts away ones that aren't so righteous! Above all, goals and plans are subject to the will of God.
Is ... Read >
Author: Christine Taylor09th February 2006
Gaming is not just about revenue, addiction, gamers, and so on. A game being an expression of technology, developing cultural norms, and a world wide phenomenon that transcends all boundaries, becomes a source of study.
Games are not mere toys, they pr... Read >
Author: Paul Wilson
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