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2013
Inflation remained tame in April and below the U.S. Federal Reserves higher end target of 2%. The Core Personal Consumption Expenditure, which measures the prices paid by consumers for goods and services without the volatility caused by movements in food and energy prices, was unchanged in April ...
05/31/2013
116 Sugarcane Lane, Blountville, TN 37617 ListPrice:$418,000 4 bed/3 bath CrownMolding CoveredFrontPorch TanklessWaterHeater Granitecountertops HardWoodFlooring Pool ...
05/30/2013
Today's economic data came in weaker than expected as Americans filing for first time unemployment benefits rose while growth in the U.S. was a bit less than expected. In addition, the housing market received some mixed news. The Labor Department reported this morning that Weekly Initial Jobless ...
05/30/2013
When you want to plan a vacation with your family, there are many things to consider. While you still need take care of your day-to-day living expenses, you also need to think of ways to put a little money aside every month for your trip. This can be challenging, especially if you do not have ...
05/27/2013
Summer family vacations can be a blast, but picking the right get-away spot can make the difference between a vacation to remember and a vacation you wish you could forget. The following five vacation spots should help you lay the groundwork for summer fun and relaxation. Walt Disney World (Orlan...
05/23/2013
You do not have to be an expert on homeowners insurance just to make an informed purchase. As a wise consumer, it is important to read home insurance policies in detail and ask the important questions before you build a comprehensive insurance policy that will provide you with protection. While ...
05/23/2013
This week the economic calendar is light with readings on the housing sector the highlight. Existing and New Home sales will be released this week and comes after Housing Starts fell 16.5% in April. The fall in starts was due largely in part to a plunge in apartment construction. The summer driv...
05/20/2013
Are you tired of having your mailbox stuffed full of unsolicited mail, including preapproved credit card offers or personal loan applications? Are you fed up with telemarketing calls just as you’re about to sit down to dinner? There is help out there! By visiting one website you can stop all tha...
05/15/2013
Small businesses across the nation expressed some optimism in April, but are still cautious about weak sales due to concerns regarding the economy and the possible outcome of the new health care laws that are set to be implemented on January 1, 2014. The National Federation of Independent Busines...
05/14/2013
This week’s economic calendar is packed full of reports that could surely impact trading in the capital markets. Readings on manufacturing, inflation at the wholesale and consumer level, housing figures, weekly claims and consumer sentiment will give investors a broad look at the U.S. economy. B...
05/13/2013
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