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May 17, 2013 05:04 PM

Unemployment Rates Drop in 40 States in April

Donald Liebenson et al.

Year-over-year, unemployment rates fell in 43 states. Click here to read more.

May 17, 2013 03:51 PM

Favorite Color? Investors Say It’s Not Always Blue

Adriana Reyneri et al.

True, investors tend to prefer blue, but they fall all along the spectrum when asked to identify their favorite color. Click here to learn more.

May 17, 2013 12:19 PM

What do Retired Millionaires Worry About?

Adriana Reyneri et al.

Retirement lessens some of the financial worries expressed by today’s Millionaires, but heightens other concerns. Click here to learn more.

May 17, 2013 11:24 AM

Gen Xers Face Uncertain Retirement: Study

Donald Liebenson et al.

Gen Xers are “the least financially secure and the most likely to experience downward mobility in retirement.” Click here to read more.

May 17, 2013 10:56 AM

Luxury Spending is on the Rise

Adriana Reyneri et al.

Luxury spending is likely to see steady growth. Click here to learn more about the factors driving the trend.

May 17, 2013 09:32 AM

May 17, 2013 Fact of the Day

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A majority of Millionaires (57 percent) feel 50 weeks or less is a fair amount of time for a person to receive government sponsored unemployment insurance. An additional 37 percent believe up to 100 weeks is fair.

May 17, 2013 09:26 AM

News Analysis for the Investor on May 17, 2013

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Bill Gates Regains “World’s Richest” Title

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is atop the Bloomberg Billionaires Index for the first time since 2007. Click here to read more about this and more of the morning's top business news stories.

May 16, 2013 04:21 PM

Older Investors at Higher Risk of Certain Types of Fraud

Adriana Reyneri et al.

Certain financial scams pose a particular threat to older investors. What are the latest warnings from consumer advocates? Click here to find out.

May 16, 2013 04:01 PM

Retirement Plan Participants: Men vs. Women

Gerry O'Connor et al.

Between men vs. women retirement plan participants, who are the most confident about their retirement readiness? Click here to read more.

May 16, 2013 02:46 PM

Millennials Surprised by "True Cost of College"

Donald Liebenson et al.

“It is critically important for families to have thorough discussions related to college planning a lot earlier than they do now and to understand their options and create a college savings and funding plan to help avoid significant post-graduation debt.” Click here to read more.

May 16, 2013 10:45 AM

Real Estate Market Trends: Home Building Slows in April

Adriana Reyneri et al.

The rate of new home construction fell in April after rising sharply in March. Click here to learn more about this and other real estate market trends.

May 16, 2013 10:16 AM

May 16, 2013 Fact of the Day

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Roughly one-half of millionaire investors (51 percent) believe they should pay 11-20 percent of their gross income in federal taxes.

May 16, 2013 10:15 AM

Spending and Saving Suffer with Expiration of Payroll Tax Cut

Donald Liebenson et al.

A significant majority of Americans plan to cut spending in the wake of the expiration of the payroll tax cut. Click here to read more.

May 16, 2013 09:18 AM

News Analysis for the Investor on May 16, 2013

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New jobless claims rose more than expected. Click here to learn more about this and other top news stories of the day.

May 15, 2013 05:02 PM

Ecommerce Sales Outpace Total Retail Activity

Adriana Reyneri et al.

Ecommerce continues to take a bigger share of retail sales, according to government data released today. Click here to learn more about the trend.

May 15, 2013 03:57 PM

Getting Derailed Retirement Plans Back on Track

Donald Liebenson et al.

"The chance of being hit by at least one of these risks is extremely high." Click here to read more.

May 15, 2013 02:14 PM

Consumer Spending Trends: Fewer Americans "Spending Less Money"

Donald Liebenson et al.

Spending less is now, or will become, a matter of routine for 31 percent of respondents who said they are now cutting back. Click here to read more.

May 15, 2013 11:46 AM

Older Investors Are Bigger Advocates of Prenuptial Contracts

Adriana Reyneri et al.

Is it 20-20 hindsight? Click here to learn why older investors are more likely to recommend prenups to couples getting married today.

May 15, 2013 10:38 AM

May 15, 2013 Fact of the Day

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Forty percent of Millionaire investors say they are willing to take significant investment risk on a portion of their investments in order to earn a high return, up from 19 percent in 2011.

May 15, 2013 10:18 AM

Real Estate Market Trends: Builder Confidence Rises in May

Adriana Reyneri et al.

U.S. home builders expressed an improved outlook for real estate market trends, according to an industry report released today. Click here to learn more.

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Title: AP Probe, Retail Sales, Garment Factory Safety - Today's Financial News

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Title: Shadow Economy, Liquified Natural Gas, Branson Flight Attendant - Today's Financial News

Video Date: Mon, 05/13/2013 - 11:33

Title: Honeymoon Destinations and Financial Regrets - Upcoming Stories on Millionaire Corner

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April 12, 2013 11:24 AM

Destination Weddings - Which Side Are You On?

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Title: France Taxes Mobile Devices - Today's Financial News

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 08:23

France to tax smart phones

Title: AP Probe, Retail Sales, Garment Factory Safety - Today's Financial News

Tue, 05/14/2013 - 10:37

News stories include government illegally obtains AP records, retail sales up,retailers unite for safety in Bangladesh, cell phone carriers promote anti-texting ads, France to tax smartphones, mini-bars offer creative amenities.

Title: Shadow Economy, Liquified Natural Gas, Branson Flight Attendant - Today's Financial News

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 11:33

News stories include Fed reviewing stimulus, underground economy grows, US export of natural gas may occur, Jamie Dimon may depart, Libor rate changes, Class of 2013 overqualified, and Richard Branson wears a skirt.

Title: Honeymoon Destinations and Financial Regrets - Upcoming Stories on Millionaire Corner

Fri, 05/10/2013 - 16:43

Honeymoons and financial regrets are some of the topics that will be covered this week on MillionaireCorner.com

Title: Cyber ATM Thieves, In Flight WIFI, Hooters - Today's Financial News

Fri, 05/10/2013 - 11:17

News stories include hackers steal $45 million, homebuilders lack skilled workers, margin debt increases among small investors, FCC approves Wi-fi and Hooters offers Mother's Day specials.

Title: Jobs Outlook, FreddieMac Profits, Wrigley Caffiene Gum - Today's Financial News

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 11:13

News stories include US jobless claims fall, Freddie Mac makes profit, Sony reports profit, European Union to tax Chinese solar panels, Greece's economy improves, Wrigley halts sale of Alert Energy Caffeine Gum.

Title: DOW Record, Chinese Trade, Daring Diamond Heist Today's Financial News

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 12:04

News stories include Dow reaches 15,000, global youth unemployment rate increases, Target rolls out Cartwheel, McDonald's sales down, China's trade data questioned, and Belgium diamond heist arrests.

Title: Destination Weddings - Which side are you on?

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 16:20

Have wedding invitation, will travel.

That is the party cry of young, single wedding guests, according to wedding spending trends tracked in a new survey of Affluent investors conducted by Millionaire Corner.

For the third consecutive year, destinations weddings comprise...

Title: Windows 8 Changes, Home Values, Monster Energy Sued

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 10:36

News stories include cyberattack warnings for banks, Microsoft to change Windows 8, US home prices increase, San Francisco sues Monster, Ethiopian Air asks Boeing for compensation, Germans buying Italian homes.

Title: US Gas Export, Neiman Marcus, Traffic - Today's Financial News

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 11:58

News stories include colleges offering discount tuitions, Obama supports gas exports, online tax bill challenged, Neiman Marcus up for sale and worst US traffic.

Title: Prenups good for marriages? - Upcoming Stories on Millionaire Corner

Fri, 05/03/2013 - 14:37

Donald and Adriana discuss upcoming stories to be posted on MillionaireCorner.com

Title: Warren Buffet Tweets, Peter Voser Quits, Disney Leaves Bangladesh Today's Financial News

Fri, 05/03/2013 - 11:17

A great opening for the S&P, Warren Buffett's first tweet and a stiff sentence top our roundup of the morning's top business stories.

Title: Marathon Bombing Damage, Unemployment, Trade Deficit - Today's Financial News

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 11:30

News stories include the cost of the Boston bombing, jobless claims down, trade deficit down, OECD warns Italy, ECB cuts rate and Fed Reserve may increase or decrease QE3.

Title: Jobs Report, Home Sales, Apples Bonds - Today's Financial News

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 10:18

News stories include economy creates fewer jobs, factory activity down, China Manufacturing down, home prices up, world's happiest consumers and Apple's corporate debt.

Title: Affluent investors feeling more positive but remain cautious

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 08:49

Cathy McBreen discusses the Spectrem Affluent Investor Confidence Index.

Title: Stocks back in favor for affluent investors.

Mon, 04/29/2013 - 16:35

Spectrem Affluent Index Confident Index.

Title: What factors are influencing affluent investors?

Fri, 04/26/2013 - 11:17

Title: Are affluent investors confident about the economy?

Wed, 04/24/2013 - 10:22

Cathy McBreen discusses the Spectrem Investor Confidence Index.

Title: Gary Rose, CPA discusses Tax implications for 2013 Investors

Tue, 04/23/2013 - 15:05

Gary Rose, CPA. From Frost, Ruttenberg and Rothblatt discuss Taxes for 2013

Title: Walmart Bribes, Ciggarette Age Limit, Xbox & Pizza

Tue, 04/23/2013 - 11:03

News stories include a fall in China's PMI, drop in German business activity, Germany fines Google, banks limit bonus pay, Wal-mart incents for compliance, NYC raises age for cigarette purchases and Pizza creates app for Xbox.

Title: Ebay Fights Tax, Koch Brothers, Gas Prices Dip - Today's Financial News

Mon, 04/22/2013 - 10:37

News stories include Ebay asking users to fight online sales tax, Koch brothers to buy newspapers, gas prices slide, earnings lead to market volatility, Britain taxes wealthy, International Monetary Fund predicts weak growth, and data shift to increase GDP.

Title: How much does a wedding cost? - Upcoming Stories On Millionaire Corner

Sat, 04/20/2013 - 10:13

Donald and Adriana discuss upcoming stories on Millionaire Corner

Title: Verizon & IPhone, TwitterMusic, Charlie Munger - Today's Financial News

Fri, 04/19/2013 - 10:52

Is Wall Street's recent rally losing its momentum? Read about this and other of the morning's top business news stories.

Title: AA Disruptions, Gold Bounce, Martha Stewart - Today's Financial News

Wed, 04/17/2013 - 10:46

Gold pares losses. Learn more about this and other top news stories for the day.

Title: Gold Drops, Unfair Taxes, Car Repair Costs - Today's Financial News

Tue, 04/16/2013 - 10:57

News stories include tax refunds slow, gold plunges, Dow has worst day,JPMorgan Chase may be charged in Madoff, Americans do not think taxes are fair, and AAA annual driving costs.

Title: Kate Middleton Cruise Ship, Jackie Robinson, Azzam by Lurrsen - Today's Financial News

Mon, 04/15/2013 - 10:49

News stories include fall in China's growth, gold prices fall, Carnival names ship for Kate Middleton, clusters of tax cheats, brokers may need to disclose pay, commodity traders, Jackie Robinson movie 42, and world's largest yacht Azzam.

Title: Affluent investors still weary about market - Upcoming stories on Millionaire Corner

Fri, 04/12/2013 - 16:10

Adriana and Donald discuss Spectrem Group research regarding the attitudes and behaviors of affluent and high net worth.

Title: Nasdaq CEO, Bitcoin Losses, Google and Death - Today's Financial News

Fri, 04/12/2013 - 10:44

News stories include March retail sales weak, JPMorgan Chase earnings strong, E-Verify critical upon immigration reform, McDonalds seeks to improve customer service, bitcoin tradiing halted, Nasdaq cuts CEO bonus, Federal Reserve minutes released early and Google creates end of life services...

Title: How should your tax dollars be spent?

Thu, 04/11/2013 - 07:27

Taxes, a focal point in the fiscal cliff debate, are among the primary national concerns of Affluent investors. Eighty-six percent anticipated their taxes would increase, according to a Millionaire Corner survey conducted last November. Millionaires were even more on the alert, with 92 percent...

Title: JC Penny CEO, Bernanke Stress Tests, International Students - Today's Financial News

Tue, 04/09/2013 - 10:30

News stories include disability numbers hamper economic recovery, Disney has layoffs, Alcoa earnings strong, JC Penney fires Ron Johnson, Bernanke supports stress tests, Grad schools see drop in international students, and China's inflation rate down.

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