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May 18, 2012 04:35 PM
Leisure Travel Expected to Increase This Summer
Adriana Reyneri et al.

Leisure travel is expected to increase this summer, but Americans remain conscious of costs, according to industry surveys that show the vast majority of Americans plan to take some sort of vacation this summer.

May 18, 2012 04:34 PM
Hot Jobs in the Summer Time? Forecast Calls for More Hiring
Donald Liebenson et al.

And it’s not too late, employers told CareerBuilder. While 42 percent said they typically complete their summer hiring by April, 38 percent are still hiring in May, and 19 percent said they will hire in June and beyond.

May 18, 2012 02:29 PM
Majority of Young Adults Relying on Bank of Mom and Dad to Help Pay for College
Donald Liebenson et al.

When it comes to getting parental assistance for college, better to be Friday’s child (loving and giving) than Wednesday’s (full of woe). According to a new University of Michigan study, if parents reported that their children at age 12 and under “were cheerful, self-reliant and got along well with others, the parents were more likely to give them financial gifts or loans when they were young adults.”

May 18, 2012 11:45 AM
Home Ownership and Investment Real Estate: Part 3 - Young Investors
Adriana Reyneri et al.

Young investors are much more eager to jump into the real estate market, according to new Millionaire Corner research that indicates older investors remain cautious due to substantial losses suffered during the housing crisis.

May 18, 2012 10:09 AM
News Analysis for the Investor on May 18, 2012
 et al.

Facebook IPO goes live

Facebook’s stock has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock market.  The social network raised $16 billion in its initial public offering that valued the company at $104 billion as reported by the Associated Press. 

May 18, 2012 09:41 AM
Retirement Planning a Growing Priority for Financial Advisors
Donald Liebenson et al.

With 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 daily for the next 18 years, retirement planning is becoming a greater priority for financial advisors, according to a new LIMRA survey of 1.042 advisors.

May 17, 2012 04:56 PM
Protecting Investments, Minimizing Risk Top Priority in Retirement Planning: Survey
Donald Liebenson et al.

More than one-third (35 percent) of Americans place a higher priority on protecting, rather than growing, their retirement assets, according to a retirement survey released Thursday.

May 17, 2012 04:50 PM
Housing Affordability, Mortgage Rates at New Records
Adriana Reyneri et al.

Mortgage rates set a new record low for the fourth consecutive week, after falling for seven out of the past eight weeks, according to a weekly national survey released yesterday by Bankrate.com.

May 17, 2012 02:35 PM
Housing Market Trends: Foreclosures Give Way to Short Sales
Adriana Reyneri et al.

In shifting housing market trends, foreclosure rates and delinquency rates for mortgage loans have fallen steadily since the beginning of the year, and industry experts predict a sharp increase in short sales for 2012.

May 17, 2012 02:34 PM
Are You Better Off? Americans Say They Will Be
Donald Liebenson et al.

Financial expectations are now about what they were when George W. Bush took office in January 2001, Gallup finds. The 63 percent “better off” reading compares with 60 percent in January 2004, 66 percent in March 1996 and 51 percent in March 1992, all years in which incumbent presidents were seeking re-election.

May 17, 2012 11:12 AM
Oh SNAP: Food Stamps, a Sobering Economic Indicator
Adriana Reyneri et al.

Analysts who look to SNAP, the nation’s food assistance program, as an economic indicator, will find little encouragement in the latest statistics provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

May 17, 2012 08:52 AM
Jobless Claims Show No Forward Momentum
Donald Liebenson et al.

Jobless claims in the week ending May 12 held steady at 370,000, unchanged from the previous week, the Labor Department announced. Analysts look for jobless claims to remain under 400,000 as a sign of meaningful jobs growth, but last week’s reading was higher than forecast,

May 17, 2012 06:00 AM
News Analysis for the Investor on May 17, 2012
 et al.

 

Is Greece the Next Lehman Brothers?

Outgoing World Bank President Robert Zoellick likened the Greece debt situation to the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008, an event that roiled global financial markets, during a speech on Wednesday at the Economic Club in Washington, DC, according to CNN Money.

Zoellick expressed concern over the ripple effects Greece’s departure would have on the rest of the Eurozone, particularly Spain and Italy.  Zoellick said he has called for greater capital investment in the European Investment Bank, which serves the European Union, to address potential illiquidity in European economies. 

May 16, 2012 07:27 PM
Groundbreaking! Housing Starts Rose in April
Donald Liebenson et al.

 

Housing starts increased in April 2.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 717,000 homes, the Commerce Department reported. March starts were revised from 654,000 to 699,000.

May 16, 2012 02:46 PM
"Saving Money is So Empowering": An Interview with $5 Dollar Dinners Founder Erin Chase
Donald Liebenson et al.

To quote the title of the bestselling novel, I don’t know how she does it. It’s simple, really, she insists, even if the process initially seems daunting. But once you, as she did, purchase a can of shaving cream for .17 cents, or actually get a dollar back from Walgreen’s for buying a card good for a new drink at Starbucks, you may find yourself in the $5 dinner business.

May 16, 2012 12:46 PM
Investment Strategies of High Net Worth Millennials
Adriana Reyneri et al.

The generally aggressive investment strategies of young, high net worth investors reflect an upbeat attitude, tempered by concerns about personal debt and retirement, according to a Millionaire Corner study completed over the first quarter of 2012.

May 16, 2012 12:24 PM
Memorial Day Travelers Sticking Closer to Home: AAA
Donald Liebenson et al.

There will be more American travelers this Memorial Day holiday weekend, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). But they won’t be traveling as far, and travelers’ advisory—they may be opting to stay with family and friends instead of shelling out for a hotel.

May 16, 2012 11:18 AM
Home Ownership and Investment Real Estate: Part 2 - Entrepreneurs
Adriana Reyneri et al.

Millionaire entrepreneurs and business owners –self-described risk takers and independent thinkers - see opportunities in the current real estate market, in contrast to millionaire investors from other walks of life, according to a study completed by Millionaire Corner over the first quarter of 2012.

May 16, 2012 06:00 AM
News Analysis for the Investor on May 16, 2012
 et al.

EU Adopts Strict New Bank Rules

In a unanimous agreement, the 27 nations of the European Union agreed Tuesday to strict new rules for banks, intended to make them safer and eliminate the need for future bailouts.

May 15, 2012 04:07 PM
Housing Market Buoys Builder Confidence
Adriana Reyneri et al.

The Housing Market Index – a measure of confidence among home builders – hit a five-year high in May, according to data released today by the National Association of Home Builders. The index rose five points to 29, the strongest reading since May of 2007.

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May 16, 2012 02:46 PM
"Saving Money is So Empowering": An Interview with $5 Dollar Dinners Founder Erin Chase
Donald Liebenson et al.

To quote the title of the bestselling novel, I don’t know how she does it. It’s simple, really, she insists, even if the process initially seems daunting. But once you, as she did, purchase a can of shaving cream for .17 cents, or actually get a dollar back from Walgreen’s for buying a card good for a new drink at Starbucks, you may find yourself in the $5 dinner business.

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