August 29, 2008
How to get the best loan rates
Learn about the forces that drive rates on several different types of loans in this tough lending environment.
Americans less clueless about mortgages
More people know what kind of mortgage they have than last year, but more also worry about making home payments.
Six ways to insure excess deposits
Want to insure your deposits for more than the FDIC limit at one bank? Here are six ways to do it.
10 costliest cars to own
If it’s economy you’re looking for, this list isn’t for you. Cost, depreciation, insurance, maintenance and repairs add up quickly on these models.
Selling a restaurant investment
Typically, the sale of a partnership investment results in capital gain or loss, says CPA George Saenz.
Plan carefully when avoiding probate
A letter underscores the dangers that lurk when structuring assets to avoid probate, says Dr. Don Taylor.
Why haven’t mortgage rates declined?
The Federal Reserve began to slash short-term interest rates almost a year ago. Yet mortgage rates are higher now. What gives?
How to get the best loan rates
Learn about the forces that drive rates on several different types of loans in this tough lending environment.
5 big bills you can cut fast
Rising prices and a sinking economy are pushing families to the brink. Here are five ways to cut costs fast.
Video: World’s most expensive cars
If it’s “other-worldly performance” you crave, start your shopping in this showroom spotlighting some of the world’s most expensive cars.
Claiming rightful share in a home
A ditched boyfriend need not fear that his investment in a home is lost, says the Real Estate Adviser.
How to get the best loan rates
Learn about the forces that drive rates on several different types of loans in this tough lending environment.
Americans less clueless about mortgages
More people know what kind of mortgage they have than last year, but more also worry about making home payments.
Six ways to insure excess deposits
Want to insure your deposits for more than the FDIC limit at one bank? Here are six ways to do it.
10 costliest cars to own
If it’s economy you’re looking for, this list isn’t for you. Cost, depreciation, insurance, maintenance and repairs add up quickly on these models.
Selling a restaurant investment
Typically, the sale of a partnership investment results in capital gain or loss, says CPA George Saenz.
Plan carefully when avoiding probate
A letter underscores the dangers that lurk when structuring assets to avoid probate, says Dr. Don Taylor.
5 big bills you can cut fast
Rising prices and a sinking economy are pushing families to the brink. Here are five ways to cut costs fast.
Hybrid scorecard: The field is growing
Not long ago there were just a few hybrid cars actually available. Now there are a couple of dozen.
Steps toward bankruptcy
Job loss and medical bills have likely put a reader on the path to bankruptcy, says the Bankruptcy Adviser.
Bank deposit taxes
Foreigners are exempt from income tax on bank deposit interest, says CPA George Saenz.
Banks offer excess deposit insurance
A handful of banks are willing to insure commercial deposits above the $100,000 level, says Dr. Don Taylor.
August 28, 2008
How to get the best loan rates
Learn about the forces that drive rates on several different types of loans in this tough lending environment.
5 big bills you can cut fast
Rising prices and a sinking economy are pushing families to the brink. Here are five ways to cut costs fast.
Video: World’s most expensive cars
If it’s “other-worldly performance” you crave, start your shopping in this showroom spotlighting some of the world’s most expensive cars.
Claiming rightful share in a home
A ditched boyfriend need not fear that his investment in a home is lost, says the Real Estate Adviser.
Certificate of deposit investing strategies
Considering your investments carefully will lead to better rates and bigger returns.
5 big bills you can cut fast
Rising prices and a sinking economy are pushing families to the brink. Here are five ways to cut costs fast.
Hybrid scorecard: The field is growing
Not long ago there were just a few hybrid cars actually available. Now there are a couple of dozen.
Steps toward bankruptcy
Job loss and medical bills have likely put a reader on the path to bankruptcy, says the Bankruptcy Adviser.
Bank deposit taxes
Foreigners are exempt from income tax on bank deposit interest, says CPA George Saenz.
Banks offer excess deposit insurance
A handful of banks are willing to insure commercial deposits above the $100,000 level, says Dr. Don Taylor.
ITCL - Notification of trade
Bengt Neteland, Vice President Finance in Frontline Management AS, has on August 27, 2008 acquired 35000 shares in Independent Tankers Corporation Limited (ITCL) at a price of NOK 8.00 per share. .. - Read more.
Middle class debt fuels fresh bankruptcy fears
A new study has suggested that Middle class families in London and the south-east of England have accumulated as much as Pfund50,000 in debt, on average, making them the largest debtors in the country.
Life insurance is cheaper than you think
Legal & General have released figures which show that the average consumer thinks that life insurance policies are too expensive without checking to see if this is actually the case.
ITCL - Notification of trade
Bengt Neteland, Vice President Finance in Frontline Management AS, has on August 27, 2008 acquired 35000 shares in Independent Tankers Corporation Limited (ITCL) at a price of NOK 8.00 per share. .. - Read more.
Logitech CFO to Present at September Investment Conferences
Logitech International (NASDAQ:LOGI) (SWX:LOGN) today announced that Mark J. Hawkins, Logitech senior vice president of finance and information technology and chief financial officer, .. - Read more.
IDB approves more than $178m for development projects worldwide
Islamic Development Bank (IDB) yesterday approved $178.2 million for development projects targeting Muslim communities worldwide.
HFF Arranges $74M Loan for CONSOL Energy HQ
Developer Horizon Properties has received a $74 million forward permanent loan for the just-completed two-building, 384000-square-foot corporate headquarters for CONSOL Energy Inc. in Canonsburg, Pa., a Pittsburgh suburb.
Healthcare REIT Snaps Up Wellness Centers in $100M Sale-Leaseback Deal
Four wellness centers operated by Life Time Fitness Inc. have come under the ownership of Senior Housing Properties Trust, courtesy of a $100 million deal. Life Time Fitness will continue to occupy the properties under a triple-net …
Lehman May Accelerate Mortgage Asset Sales
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., in an effort to both staunch its massive losses and tap into a burgeoning market for commercial real estate debt, is reportedly exploring a strategy that would have it set up a company to acquire some of …
Video: World’s most expensive cars
If it’s “other-worldly performance” you crave, start your shopping in this showroom spotlighting some of the world’s most expensive cars.
Own up to debt before fighting back
Collection complaints shouldn’t keep a debtor from acknowledging responsibility, says the Debt Adviser.
Retirement account losses
A legal settlement for retirement account losses won’t affect contribution limits, says CPA George Saenz.
One extra house payment nets big cash
One extra mortgage payment each year can save you thousands of dollars, says Dr. Don Taylor.
The ABCs of higher education
Bankrate’s special report provides answers to questions about campus life and funding the high cost of tuition.
August 27, 2008
Hybrids going mainstream
Hybrids going mainstream
After seven years on the U.S. auto market, hybrid gas-electric vehicles have gone from being merely an environmentalist’s political statement to a legitimate option for mainstream car buyers.