Archive for January, 2012

Small biz loan demand up, Federal Reserve says »

A growing portion of the nation’s banks saw a spike in demand for loans to smaller firms late last year, according to the latest Federal Reserve figures.
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Home prices post steep decline »

Home prices posted a steep, month-over-month drop in November, falling 1.3%, according to the latest S&P/Case-Shiller 20-city report. Prices fell in 19 of the 20 cities the index covers.
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Watchdog: Auto insurers overcharging the poor »

The car owners who are least able to afford high auto insurance rates are getting charged the most for coverage, according to a consumer watchdog group.
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Don’t outlive your savings: How annuities can help »

Given advances in medicine, I’m worried my wife and I might outlive our retirement savings. I’ve started reading about annuities, but I’m confused about the difference within instant annuities and another type I’ve heard referred to as a deferred income annuities. Can you explain the difference? — Daniel R.
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Dating and business: Not all that different »

Just as healthy individual relationships require constant monitoring and care, the new paradigm for company and customer relationships values greater symmetry of potential and dialogue.
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Home prices post steep decline in November »

Home prices posted a steep, month-over-month drop in November, falling 1.3%, according to the latest S&P/Case-Shiller 20-city report. Prices fell in 19 of the 20 cities the index covers.
Original post by Technology news - Business 2.0 Magazine

Revive Made in USA? Easier said than done »

President Obama wants companies to manufacture their products in the United States, but small business owners say that’s about as easy as walking a minefield.
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Which pays better: Government or private sector? »

Which is the better gig: The federal government or the private sector?
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Worst place to lose your job: Florida »

If you lose your job in Florida, chances are you won’t find another one any date soon.
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