Mortgage-backed securities are up today as speculation grows that Greece may leave the European Union. Although Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos didn’t mention Greece specifically when he stated that some European states are preparing for an exit from the shared Euro currency, all signs point to Greece as the first to exit.
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Steps You Can Take to Ensure a Successful Garage Sale
As the saying goes, “one person’s junk is another person’s treasure.” With that in mind, Instead of hauling countless bags out to the dumpster, I’m going to see if anyone is willing to pay me for my junk. If you’re considering hosting a garage sale this summer, follow these steps to ensure your sale is a success!
Quicken Loans Chief Economist Bob Walters Visits The Street
Quicken Loans Chief Economist Bob Walters sat down with Gregg Greenberg from the popular finance website The Street to discuss hot topics such as the current state of the housing market and whether or not the government is doing enough to help homeowners who are underwater.
Old Appliance vs. Energy-Efficient Appliance Infographic
Expensive home utility bills can typically be traced back to energy vampires disguised as household appliances. Here is an awesome infographic from our friends at WellHome comparing the different amounts of energy used in old home appliances to new energy-efficient home appliances, as well as your potential savings.
Memorial Day: Why and How We Honor Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
Every year, Memorial Day is celebrated at Arlington National Cemetery, where an American flag is placed on each grave. In addition, the president or vice-president gives a speech honoring the dead and lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Mortgage-Backed Securities Down – Market Update
Mortgage-backed securities are down this morning, after finishing last week at record highs. Also, the government will be auctioning $99 billion in debt starting tomorrow.
The Cost of Catching The Flu
While you may not be a germaphobe, the costs you may incur if you or a loved one becomes infected may persuade you to wear rubber gloves until you get your finances in order, or at least a reliable health insurance plan. Here is a cool infographic about the cost of getting the flu.
Live a Bug-Free Life This Summer
Do you enjoy opening a door to a house full of bugs? I didn’t think so. Follow these steps and you’re home will remain bug-free.
Facebook Goes Public, People Get Crazy Money
In case you didn’t hear, Facebook hit the stock market today, and let’s just say a lot of people just got Scrooge McDuck-type money. You all remember Scrooge McDuck from Duck Tales, right? He was the old duck that would swim around in pools full of gold coins, spitting coins out of his mouth like a water fountain?
Facebook IPO Creates Billionaires and Millionaires Over Night – Market Update
Facebook’s IPO will reportedly raise $16 billion, making it the third largest IPO in U.S. history. As a result of Facebook going public, a slew of new billionaires and millionaires were created over night.
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